Getting Started with Importero

Install, activate, and configure Importero for the first time

System Requirements

Before installing Importero, ensure your WordPress installation meets these requirements:

  • WordPress: 5.8 or higher
  • PHP: 8.0 or higher
  • WooCommerce: 3.0 or higher (recommended)
  • MySQL: 5.6 or higher
  • Memory Limit: 128MB minimum (256MB recommended)
  • Max Execution Time: 60 seconds minimum (300 seconds recommended for large imports)

Installation

Step 1: Upload the Plugin

  1. Download the Importero plugin ZIP file from your Envato account
  2. Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New
  3. Click Upload Plugin
  4. Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now
  5. Click Activate Plugin

Initial Configuration

Accessing Importero

After activation, you can access Importero from:

  • WordPress Admin Menu: Importero (main menu)
  • Dashboard: Quick access widgets
  • Direct URL: wp-admin/admin.php?page=mt-importero-dashboard

Main Sections

Importero is organized into these main sections:

  1. Dashboard - Overview, statistics, and quick actions
  2. Imports - Create and manage import jobs
  3. Exports - Create and manage export jobs
  4. Live Feed - Real-time synchronization between stores
  5. Templates - Saved import/export configurations
  6. Statistics - Detailed import/export history
  7. Settings - Global plugin settings
  8. System Status - Server and plugin health check

Settings Overview

Navigate to Importero → Settings to configure:

General Settings:

  • Default import/export options
  • Notification preferences
  • Performance settings

Integrations:

  • Dropbox API token
  • Google Drive API credentials
  • OneDrive OAuth settings
  • FTP/SFTP credentials

Advanced:

  • Cron mode (WP-Cron vs External)
  • Batch processing size
  • Memory optimization
  • Logging level

Quick Start: Your First Import

Ready to import your first products? Follow these steps:

  1. Go to: Importero → Imports → New Import
  2. Select Import Type: Choose "Products"
  3. Follow the 8-step wizard:
    • Step 1: Welcome
    • Step 2: Select source (file, URL, cloud storage, or platform)
    • Step 3: Import strategy (new only, update only, or both)
    • Step 4: Filters and preview
    • Step 5: Field mapping
    • Step 6: Options and scheduling
    • Step 7: Review
    • Step 8: Run import

For detailed instructions, see Creating Imports.

Quick Start: Your First Export

To export your WooCommerce data:

  1. Go to: Importero → Exports → New Export
  2. Select Export Type: Choose what to export (products, orders, customers, etc.)
  3. Configure:
    • Step 1: Select export type
    • Step 2: Field mapping (which fields to export)
    • Step 3: Format and destination (CSV, XML, XLSX)
  4. Run Export

For detailed instructions, see Creating Exports.

Next Steps

Now that you're set up, explore these features:

📥 Creating Imports

Learn the complete import process with visual mapping

Learn More →
🗺️ Field Mapping

Master field mapping techniques and transformations

Learn More →
⏰ Scheduling

Set up automatic imports with cron scheduling

Learn More →
🔑 API Keys

Generate API keys for third-party integrations

Learn More →