The WP Desk Dropshipping XML WooCommerce PRO – FTP Add-on is an extension designed to enhance the capabilities of the core “Dropshipping XML for WooCommerce PRO” plugin. Its primary purpose is to allow you to import and synchronize product data from files stored on an FTP/SFTP server or uploaded directly from your local computer.
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While the base plugin usually requires a public http:// or https:// link to a file, this add-on unlocks more secure and flexible file-sourcing methods:
FTP & SFTP Support: Connect directly to your supplier’s server using a login and password to fetch XML or CSV feeds.
Direct File Upload: You can drag and drop a product file from your hard drive directly into the WordPress dashboard to start an import.
Split Import Screen: Once installed, your “Step 1” import screen is divided into two columns: one for URLs and one for FTP/Local uploads.
Continuous Sync: Like the base PRO version, it works with Cron jobs to automatically check for file updates on the FTP server at scheduled intervals (e.g., every hour or day).
Using the FTP add-on typically follows this 4-step workflow:
Connection: You enter the FTP path (e.g., ftp://example.com/feed.xml) along with the username and password provided by your wholesaler.
Mapping: The plugin scans the file structure. You then use a Drag & Drop Mapper to tell WooCommerce which XML tag (like <price> or <title>) corresponds to which WooCommerce field.
Logic & Rules: You can apply the PRO version’s conditional logic (e.g., “only import products where stock is > 5”) and price modifiers (e.g., “increase all imported prices by 20%”).
Automation: Set a schedule, and the add-on will look at the FTP file regularly to update stock levels, prices, or add new products without manual intervention.
Requires the PRO version: You cannot use this add-on with the free version of “Dropshipping XML for WooCommerce.” It must be paired with the PRO license.
File Permissions: Ensure your server’s /wp-content/uploads/dropshipping directory has the correct write permissions to store the temporary files pulled from FTP.
