Add a New Product(Mobile View)

How to Add a New Product on Shopify (Mobile App)

Use this guide to add a product directly from the Shopify mobile app.
Follow each step carefully to ensure correct pricing, stock, and visibility.

Step 1: Open Shopify App → Go to Products

• Open the Shopify mobile app
• Tap the Products icon (🏷️ tag icon) from the bottom menu

You will see the list of all products in your store.

Step 2: Add a New Product

• On the Products screen, tap the + (Add) button at the top-right corner
• A new blank product page will open

Step 3: Add Product Images or Videos

• Tap Add images, videos, or 3D models
• Shopify will open your Gallery / Files
• Tap + to upload new media
• Select product images/videos
• Tap the ✓ (tick mark) to upload

📌 Best practice:
Use clear, high-quality images with good lighting.

Step 4: Add Product Title

• Tap the Title field
• Enter a clear and descriptive product name

This title will be visible on:

• Product page
• Collection pages
• Search results

Step 5: Add Product Description

• Tap Add description

Option 1: Write Manually

• Enter product details like: 
  • Fabric / material
  • Colour
  • Usage
  • Care instructions

Option 2: Use AI (Recommended if unsure)

• Tap the ⭐ (Star icon)
• Enter a short prompt (example: “Blue cotton saree”)
• Tap Generate

If satisfied:

• Tap Keep

If not:

• Tap Generate again
• Tap ✓ to save the description

Step 6: Select Product Category

• Tap Category
• Choose the relevant category from the list

📌 This helps customers find the product easily in collections.

Step 7: Set Price & Compare-at Price

• Enter Price (selling price)
• Enter Compare-at price (MRP / original price – optional)

📌 This shows a discount on the product page.

Important (India 🇮🇳):

• Uncheck “Charge sales tax”
  (to avoid Shopify adding extra tax at checkout if GST is already included)

Step 8: Variants (Optional)

• If your product has sizes, colours, or types, add variants
• (Refer to the Variants SOP for mobile if required)

Step 9: Set Inventory Stock

• Go to Inventory
• Tap Edit
• Use + / – buttons to set available stock

📌 This helps Shopify:

• Prevent overselling
• Track stock correctly

Step 10: Shipping Settings

• Scroll down and tap Shipping
• Ensure Physical product is turned ON
• Enter product weight

📌 Weight is required for:

• Shipping charges
• Courier calculations

Step 11: Assign Existing Categories / Collections

• Tap Category → category checklist opens
• Tick the boxes for required categories
  (example: Sarees, New Arrivals, Top Picks)
• Bottom black bar shows selected count
• Tap ✓ to apply

Create a New Category (If Needed)

• Tap ＋ (Add) at the top-right
• Enter:
  • Category name / Display name
  • Keep Status = Active
• Tap ✓ (Save)
• Select the new category checkbox
• Tap ✓ to apply

Step 12: Save the Product

• After completing all details, tap the ✓ (Save) icon at the top-right

✅ Your product is now live on the store.

✅ Best Practices (Mobile)

• Always double-check price & stock before saving
• Upload at least 3–5 images per product
• Assign correct categories for better visibility
• Test the product page once published