# Add a single product or Creating a record

Adding a single product allows you to manually create and list individual items in your **catalog** with all relevant details such as name, description, price, and images. This ensures accurate product management and helps users easily view complete product information.

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At least one product image is required to add a product. Please keep a real photo of your product ready before proceeding.
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### Step 1: Open Dashboard

First, head over to your **Picky Assist Dashboard**.

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### Step 2: Go to Products

On the left-hand side, scroll down and click **All Menus**.\
From the list, go to **Commerce →**[ **Products.**](https://app.pickyassist.com/commerce/products)

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### Step 3: Add Product

Now, you will see the **Products** section.\
Click on the **Add Product** button at the top right.

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### Step 4: Enter Product Title(Name) & Description

Enter the **Product Name.**

Add a **short Description** (within the character limit).

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### Step 5: Choose Image

Click on **Choose Image** in the product details window.\
You will be redirected to the **Upload page**.\
Here, click the **Upload button** on the left side.

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### Step 6: Insert Image

Once uploaded, click on **Insert** to add the image to your product.\
(You can add up to 10 **images** (maximum 5 MB)).

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### Step 7: Confirm Upload

Now you will see your **image displayed** in the product window, confirming that the upload was successful.

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### Step 8: Add Price & Condition

Select the **Currency**.\
Enter the **Price**.\
Choose the **Condition**: New, Used, or Refurbished.

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### Step 9: Package Details

Add package details to improve shipping and delivery charge calculations.

You can enter:

* **Product Weight** — the actual or dead weight of the product
* **Dimensions** — **Length**, **Breadth**, and **Height**
* **Fragile** — enable this toggle for products that need careful handling during shipping

The system automatically determines the **chargeable weight** by comparing:

* **Actual weight** or **dead weight**
* **Volumetric weight** calculated from the product dimensions

The higher value is used for logistics calculations.

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This data is used in shipping and delivery charge calculations. You can configure default package values in the [Default Package Settings section](/whatsapp-commerce/logistics-integration/logistics-core-module/default-package-settings.md).

### Step 10: Select or Create Brand

Now, let’s move to the **Brand**.\
If your brand is listed, select it.\
If not, click **Create Brand** to add a new one.

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### Step 11: Create Brand Details

A new window will open:\
Enter **Brand Name** (required).\
(Optional) Upload a **Brand Logo**\
(Optional) Add a **Brand Description** and **Brand Link**.\
Assign an **Owner** if needed.\
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Click **Save & Close** to finish.

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### Step 12: Category, Catalog & Product ID

Select the right **Category** (Food, Cosmetics, Electronics, etc.).\
Choose the **WhatsApp Catalog name**.\
Select a **Collection** to organize products.(if you already have one;optional)\
Add a **Group ID** if the products have variants\
Enter a **Product Link**.(Optional) or let it auto-generate.

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### Step 13: Manage Stock Availability

Enable stock tracking if you have **limited stock** and enter the available quantity.\
Disable if the product has **unlimited availability**.\
If the product is currently unavailable, disable the **Availability** option to hide it from the catalog.

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### Step 14: Add Tax Info

Add tax details if required.\
Select whether the **MRP includes** or **excludes** tax.\
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1.**Includes Tax (Tax Inclusive)**:\
If you enter MRP as ₹100 and set 18% GST, then the ₹100 already includes tax. The customer will pay ₹100 total.\
2.**Excludes Tax (Tax Exclusive)**:\
If you enter MRP as ₹100 and set 18% GST, then tax will be added separately. The customer will pay ₹118 total (**₹100 + ₹18 GST**).

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### Step 15: Add Sale Price (Optional)

Enter a **Sale Price** if you’re running a discount.\
You can also set a **start and end date** for the offer.

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### Step 16: Add Internal Notes (Optional)

Add any **internal notes** related to the product.\
(These notes will not be visible to customers.)

Once you’re done, you have two options:\
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**Save and Close** – to finish adding this product.\
**Save and Add More** – to directly continue adding another product without closing the window.

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### Step 17: Confirmation

You’ll see a message: “**New Record Added**”.\
Your first product is now listed under **All Products** in your catalog.

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#### Congratulations on adding your **first product**! In the next session, we’ll show you how to **add multiple products at once** to save time.

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All products must be **approved by Meta** before going live in your WhatsApp Catalog.\
Approval usually takes **15 minutes to 24 hours**.
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