How to Add Variants in Shopify (Mobile App)

Variants allow customers to choose options like Color, Size, Fabric, etc.
Follow the steps below to correctly add and manage variants using the Shopify mobile app.

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Step 1: Go to Variants Section

• Open the product details page in the Shopify mobile app

• Scroll down to the Variants section

• Tap Add options

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Step 2: Add a Variant Option (Example: Color)

• Choose an Option type (example: Color)

• If metafields are already connected (Color, Fabric, etc.), Shopify may show suggestions

Add Color Values

• Tap Add value

• Select or enter color names

  • Example: Black, Blue, Purple

• Tap the ✓ (tick mark) to apply

You will now see the list of color variants created.

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Step 3: Open Variant Details from Product Page

• Go back to the Product details page

• Tap on the color variant you want to edit (example: Purple)

You will be redirected to that specific variant screen.

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Step 4: Add Image for a Color Variant

• On the variant screen, tap the Purple block (variant name)

• Tap the + (Add image) icon next to the variant title

• Select the image that matches this color

📌 This helps customers see the exact color they are selecting.

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Step 5: Edit Inventory for the Variant

• Scroll to the Inventory section

• Tap Edit

Update Inventory Details

• SKU:

  • Enter a unique SKU for this variant

  • Example: SAREE-PURPLE

• Available quantity:

  • Tap the number shown under Available

  • Use + / – buttons to increase or decrease stock

Example:
Product: Saree
Variant: Purple Saree
Stock available: 20 units

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Step 6: Save Variant Changes

• After updating image, SKU, and stock

• Tap ✓ (Save)

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Step 7: Add Another Variant Option (Example: Size)

• Go back to Variants → Add options

• Choose Option type: Size

• Tap Add value

Add Size Values

• Select sizes from the list or enter manually

  • Example: S, M, L, XL

• Tap the ✓ (tick mark) to apply

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Step 8: Edit Size Variant Details

• Once sizes are added, tap on any size variant

• Update details similar to color variants:

  • Price (if different)

  • Inventory quantity

  • SKU

  • Image (if needed)

Repeat for each size.

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Step 9: Final Check

• Ensure every variant has:

  • Correct image (for color variants)

  • Correct stock quantity

  • SKU added

• Tap ✓ (Save) on the product page

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✅ Best Practices (Mobile Variants)

• Always add images for color variants

• Use unique SKU for every variant

• Update inventory for each variant separately

• Double-check variant stock before publishing