Guidelines for Kimelo CSV FTP integration

Who Should Use This Integration Method?

• Systems that work with CSV files: This integration is for systems that can generate, process, or accept data in CSV format
• Automated FTP Transfers: By automatically uploading or downloading CSV files over FTP, this method will save time and effort compared to manual transfers.

Audience

This guide is written for technical partners or internal IT teams who:

• Have or will receive admin access to the Kimelo storefront
• Understand the customer's ERP structure
• Can map data between systems

Key Terms

• Vendor / Seller – Your company
• Store – A location (e.g. warehouse) with its own catalog, inventory, and Kimelo order link
• Customer – A buyer who shops at one store
• Product – A single item (SKU) with inventory tracked at the smallest unit
• Pack Type – How you sell a product (case, each, etc.); prices are per pack type
• DMC - Distribution Mgmt Center is the name used to refer to the admin portal of the Kimelo app where configurations and changes can be made.
• Catchweight Item An item sold by unit but priced by weight (e.g., salmon)

Step 1: Set up FTP Folder & Store Credentials

Each store will have its own FTP folder. That’s where you’ll upload files to update your store, and where Kimelo will drop files for you to pick up.

Log in to your FTP server using your FTP client (like FileZilla, Cyberduck, or command line).