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You can add items to collection in two ways: from file or by link. The first option is suitable for bulk loading of goods, and the second one suits when you need to add a couple of items.
To add a item, you You need to know the link to the item to add it.
Go to “Items in stock” category and select items you want to show on the home page.
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You have a link to item now.
Add item by link
Got Go to collections: Catalog Catalog → Collections → Items in stock
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Open “Items in stock” collection in Catalog → Collections → Items in stock section.
Click the "Delete" button (cross on the top right of the item).
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