When setting up a WooCommerce store, you’ll need to add products and assign them each a unique SKU (stock keeping unit).
SKUs are used to help identify products in your inventory, and are typically made up of a combination of letters and numbers. They can be as simple as a product code, or more complex (for example, if you’re using different variations of the same product).
To add or edit a product’s SKU in WooCommerce:
- Go to WooCommerce > Products. Select the product you want to edit.
- Scroll down to the Product Data section. If you don’t see the SKU field, click the General tab first.
- Enter a SKU in the SKU field or leave it blank to generate one automatically.
- Click the Update button.
How Do I Use SKU in WooCommerce?
Adding a SKU to products in WooCommerce is optional but recommended. When creating products, scroll down to the “Product Data” section and enter a value in the “SKU” field.
If you manage products that have variations, each variation will have its own SKU.
You should never use SKU as a way to keep track of customer orders or to calculate shipping costs. SKU is only meant to be used as a reference for products in your inventory.
SKUs can be used to help identify products in your inventory. They are typically made up of a combination of letters and numbers.
If you use different variations of the same product, consider making the SKUs more complex so they are easier to distinguish from one another.
When adding or editing a product’s SKU in WooCommerce, go to Products > All Products and select the product you want to edit. Then, scroll down to the “Product Data” section and enter a value in the “SKU” field. You can also leave this field blank to generate a SKU automatically.
