This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to delete products and variants from your Etsy store, covering both direct actions within the Gelato platform and steps to take directly on Etsy.
Deleting Products and Variants via Gelato
You can seamlessly remove products and variants from your Etsy store directly within Gelato. This functionality applies to both connected and unconnected products and variants.
Deleting a Product or Variant
To delete a product or variant, follow these steps:
1. Locate the product or variant you want to delete.
2. Click on the three dots icon at the end of the product row.
3. Select Delete.
A confirmation window will appear, prompting you to confirm the deletion. Keep in mind that deleting a product or variant is irreversible. Once deleted, you'll need to re-add the product either through Gelato or directly on your Etsy store.
Deleting Variants within a Defining Option
Due to Etsy's current limitations, deleting individual variants within a defining option is not possible directly on Gelato. You can only delete all variants associated with a specific defining option.
To proceed, select the defining option you want to remove and click Continue. A preview will appear, displaying all the variants included within that defining option. After confirming, the deletion will sync to your Etsy store, and as with individual product and variant deletion, this action is final. To reinstate the variants, you'll need to add them back either via Gelato or your Etsy store.
Deleting Products and Variants Directly on Etsy
You also have the option to manage your products and variants directly on Etsy.
Deleting a Product on Etsy
Follow these simple steps to delete a product from your Etsy store:
1. Navigate to your Etsy Shop Manager.
2. Go to the Listings section.
3. Select the product you want to remove.
4. Click Delete.
Deleting a Variant on Etsy
Etsy currently doesn't allow the deletion of individual variants within a defining option. However, you can hide specific variants from your store visitors instead of deleting them. To do this, simply toggle the Visible option for the variant you wish to hide.
Syncing Your Products
After deleting products or variants on Etsy, it's essential to sync your products to ensure these changes are reflected in your Gelato account.