Product variations let customers choose options like size, color, material, or style from one product listing.
Using variations correctly keeps your store clean, professional, and easy to shop.

This guide shows you step by step how to add and manage variations using Dokan Multivendor.

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What Are Product Variations? #

Variations are different versions of the same product, such as:

• Size (S, M, L)
• Color (Black, White, Red)
• Capacity (64GB, 128GB)

📌 If it’s the same product with options, use variations — not separate products.

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When You SHOULD Use Variations #

Use variations when:
✔ Same product, different options
✔ Customers must choose before checkout
✔ Price or stock changes by option

❌ Don’t use variations for completely different products.

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Step 1: Select Variable Product Type #

1. Go to Seller Dashboard → Products
2. Click Add New Product (or edit an existing one)
3. Select Variable Product as the product type

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Step 2: Create Product Attributes #

Attributes define your variation options.

Example attributes: #

• Size: S, M, L
• Color: Black, Blue, Red

How to add: #

1. Go to Attributes
2. Enter attribute name
3. Add values separated by |
   • Example: S | M | L
4. Enable Used for variations

📌 This step is critical.

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Step 3: Create Variations From Attributes #

1. Go to Variations
2. Click Create variations from attributes
3. Confirm

🧩 The system auto-creates each combination.

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Step 4: Set Price & Stock for Each Variation #

For each variation:

• Set price
• Set stock quantity
• Upload variation image (optional but recommended)

📦 Each variation is treated like its own mini-product.

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Step 5: Save & Publish #

Once all variations are set:

• Click Save Changes
• Publish or update the product

✅ Customers can now select options before checkout.

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What Customers See on the Product Page #

Customers will:

• Select size, color, etc.
• See price update (if different)
• Only buy available options

🛒 This improves shopping experience.

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Common Variation Mistakes #

❌ Forgetting to check “Used for variations”
❌ Not setting stock per variation
❌ Leaving variations without prices
❌ Creating too many unnecessary combinations

⚠️ These cause checkout errors.

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Tips for Clean Variations #

✔ Use only necessary attributes
✔ Keep option names simple
✔ Add variation images for colors
✔ Disable out-of-stock variations

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Variations vs Separate Products (Quick Rule) #

• Same product, options → Variations
• Different products → Separate listings

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Final Tip #

Variations make your store look organized and professional.
Once you master them, managing products becomes much easier 🧩📦