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# Feeds in Bulkflow: Overview & Usage


# Overview of Feed in BulkFlow

A **Feed** in Bulkflow is a data pipeline that allows you to **import, export, update, or delete data** between different sources and destinations, such as files, Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, and more. Each feed is a configured process that defines how data is transferred and processed.

# Key Features of Feed

* **Flexible Data Operations** – Import, export, update, and delete data with ease.
    
* **Multiple Data Sources** – Supports files (CSV, XLSX), Google Sheets, URLs, and FTP/SFTP.
    
* **Customizable Mapping** – Map fields between data sources and destinations to ensure accurate transfers.
    
* **Automated Scheduling** – Run feeds on a set schedule to keep data updated without manual intervention.
    
* **Error Handling & Logs** – Track progress, troubleshoot issues, and get notifications for failed processes.

# How a Feed Works

#### Step 1: Create a Feed

1. On your home screen, click the **Create New Feed** button.
    
2. Choose the type of Feed you want to create.
    
3. Select the entity you want to modify in your store.
    
4. Choose the connection to prepare your data file.

Learn more about Feed types:

* [Feed Add New](https://bulkflow.crisp.help/en/article/feed-type-add-new-18axjut/)
    
* [Feed Export](https://bulkflow.crisp.help/en/article/feed-type-export-184reug/)
    
* [Feed Update](https://bulkflow.crisp.help/en/article/feed-type-update-1btptup/)
    
* [Feed Delete](https://bulkflow.crisp.help/en/article/feed-type-delete-10b4mgp/)

#### Step 2: Prepare Your File

1. Upload or connect to your file based on the connection you chose in **Step 1**. Learn more about preparing files based on connection type:

* [Prepare file for File Upload](https://bulkflow.crisp.help/en/article/step-1-prepare-file-for-connection-file-upload-174c6fa/)
    
* [Prepare file for File URL](https://bulkflow.crisp.help/en/article/step-1-prepare-file-for-connection-file-url-1uxqqqh/)
    
* [Prepare file for Google Sheets connection](https://bulkflow.crisp.help/en/article/step-1-prepare-file-for-connection-google-sheet-z5thrb/)
    
* [Prepare file for FTP/SFTP connection](https://bulkflow.crisp.help/en/article/step-1-prepare-file-for-connection-ftpsftp-o9j27d/)

2. Set up your file based on the file type you uploaded or connected to.

#### Step 3: Configure Data Mapping

Map fields between the connected file and store fields to ensure correct data alignment. BulkFlow provides automatic mapping based on default templates and allows manual adjustments.  
Learn more about [Field Mapping](https://bulkflow.crisp.help/en/article/step-2-field-mapping-products-j9bpf3/).

#### Step 4: Manage Feed Data and Set Up Automation

Once the feed completes running, you can access the activity log and set the feed to **automate** at scheduled intervals to keep data synchronized.  
Learn more about [Automate Feed](https://bulkflow.crisp.help/en/article/manage-results-and-automate-a-completed-feed-ryp9dj/).