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Set which category is the primary (main) one for your products. Many e-commerce platforms use the primary category for breadcrumbs and canonical URLs, so getting it right helps your SEO.

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Set the primary category

Bulk editing, Set Primary Category across many products at once in WISEPIM
1

Select products

Check the products you want to update, or use filters and select all matching results.
2

Open Bulk Edit and choose Set Primary Category

Click Bulk Edit, then search for “Set Primary Category” or find it under Categories & Organization.
3

Pick the category

Choose one category to set as the primary for all selected products.
4

Set options and apply

Decide whether to add the category to products that are not in it yet, then click Apply.

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Options

OptionWhat it doesDefault
Primary categoryThe category to set as primary (single choice)Required
Add category if not already assignedAdds the category to products that are not in it yetOn
Only set primary for products that already have categoriesSkips products with no categoriesOff

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Tips

  • Leave Add category if not already assigned on so every selected product ends up with the primary category, even if it was not in it before.
  • The primary category drives breadcrumbs and canonical URLs on most platforms, so getting it right helps your SEO.
  • Filter by category first, then set the primary. That way you only touch products already in the right category tree.

Assign to Categories

Add products to one or more categories.

Replace All Categories

Swap a product’s categories for a new set.