---
title: "Create Product"
description: "Step-by-step guide to creating a new product in the Corporate Admin"
category: "admin"
tags: ["product", "create", "add", "price", "description"]
createdAt: "2026-04-01"
updatedAt: "2026-04-01"
canonical: "https://help.softwear-prints.com/en/articles/admin/product-create"
---

# Create Product

In this guide, you will learn how to create a new product in your Corporate Shop. We will go through each section of the product form so you know which fields are important and how to fill them out optimally.

::admin-link{path="/product/new" label="Create New Product"}
::

## Basic Data

### Product Name

Your product's name is displayed in the shop, shopping cart, and on invoices. It can be maintained in multiple languages:

- **German** (Required) - Main product name
- **English** - For customers with English language settings
- **Spanish / French** - Additional languages (optional)

> **Tip:** Choose a precise, descriptive name. Avoid abbreviations that customers might not understand.

### Description

The product description is displayed on the detail page in the shop. Here, too, you can maintain multiple languages.

Good descriptions include:

- **Material and Composition** - e.g., "100% organic cotton, 180g/m2"
- **Special Features** - e.g., "Certified according to GOTS standard"
- **Fit Notes** - e.g., "Regular Fit, true to size"
- **Care Instructions** - e.g., "Machine washable at 40 degrees"

### Item Type

Select the item type that determines how the product is handled:

- **Stock Item** - The product is in stock and shipped directly
- **Production Item** - The product is produced only after the order (longer delivery time)

### Minimum Order Quantity

If customers must order a minimum quantity (e.g., for printed items), enter the minimum quantity here. The quantity in the shopping cart cannot then fall below this value.

### Unit of Measure

The unit in which the product is ordered - usually "piece".

## Pricing

### Purchase Price

Your internal purchase price for the product. This is **not** displayed in the shop but is used for internal calculation and in reporting for profit calculations.

### Sales Price

The price your customers see and pay in the shop:

- Enter the price in your shop's main currency
- Depending on the setting, it will be displayed as a **gross** or **net price**

### VAT Rate

Select the applicable VAT rate for the product (e.g., 19% or 7% in Germany).

### Delivery Time

Enter the estimated delivery time that will be displayed to the customer on the product page (e.g., "3-5 business days" or "2-3 weeks for production items").

## Save Product

After entering all basic data, click **Save**. The product will be created as a draft. You can now:

1. **Add Variants** - Define sizes and colors
2. **Upload Images** - Add product photos
3. **Assign Embellishments** - Configure printing options
4. **Assign Categories** - In which categories the product appears

## After Creation

### Activate Product

A new product is initially **inactive**. To make it visible in the shop:

1. Open the product
2. Set the status to **Active**
3. Ensure at least one image is present
4. Save the changes

### Approval Workflow

Depending on the configuration, a new product may need to be approved before it appears in the shop. In this case:

1. Create the product and fill in all fields
2. Request **approval**
3. After review, the product will be activated

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I edit a product later?**
Yes, you can change all fields at any time. Open the product and save your changes.

**Can I delete a product?**
Products can be set to inactive to remove them from the shop. Complete deletion is possible but not recommended, as existing orders might refer to them.

**How many products can I create?**
The number of products depends on your package. Details can be found under [Subscription & Payment](/articles/corporate/subscription).

## Continue to

- [Variants & Attributes](/articles/admin/product-variants) - Define sizes and colors
- [Product Images](/articles/admin/product-images) - Upload and assign images
- [Product Overview](/articles/admin/products) - Back to overview