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# Syncing variants

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**Archived:** This connector is no longer offered by Whalesync. Existing syncs will continue to run, but future improvements and support will be limited. See [Previous Connectors](/previous-connectors.md) for more details.
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## Syncing variants

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We suggest using our [Shopify Template Pack](https://www.whalesync.com/template-packs/shopify) which has the correct tables/fields pre-created
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### **Summary**

* In order to sync product variants, you'll need to create a Variants table and an Options table that are separate from your Products table
* You can then link a Product to those Options and Variants using a linked record (aka foreign key) field
* If you want to create new Variants from Airtable, you must create them by adding *Options* (just like you would in Shopify).

#### **Detailed Explanation**

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1. In Airtable (or your other connected app), create a table called "Variants" and a table called "Options"
2. In your Products table, created linked records (aka foreign keys) from Product to Options and Variants

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If you want to create new Variants from Airtable, you must create them by adding *Options* (just like you would in Shopify). Editing the Variants table directly will not work.
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### Limitations

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Due to the Shopify API, Whalesync only supports up to 100 Variants. Syncing more than 100 Variants could have unexpected behavior.
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