Can Webflow automatically map the "Providers" to the referenced collection when importing new "Articles" via CSV?
TL;DR
- Ensure the CSV contains provider names that exactly match existing entries in Webflow.
- Upload the CSV to the relevant CMS collection and map the provider name column to the Reference Field.
- Webflow will link matching providers; unmatched entries will show errors.
- Manually create missing providers or adjust names in the CSV before re-importing.
Webflow does not automatically map referenced collections when importing a CSV. If your "Articles" collection includes a reference field to "Providers," you need to ensure the CSV contains matching values for Webflow to recognize and link them properly.
1. Ensure Matching Values
- The CSV must include a column with exactly matching names of the "Providers" already in Webflow.
- If a "Provider" name in the CSV does not match an existing entry in the "Providers" collection, Webflow will not import it.
2. Import the CSV
- Go to the CMS Collection where you want to import data (Articles).
- Click Import and upload your CSV file.
3. Map Fields Correctly
- During mapping, Webflow allows you to assign the CSV column containing provider names to the Reference Field.
- If Webflow finds an exact match in the "Providers" collection, it will link the reference correctly.
4. Handle Missing References
- If any providers in the CSV do not match existing entries, Webflow will display an error for these rows.
- You can manually create the missing provider entries or adjust their names in the CSV before importing again.
Summary
Webflow does not automatically create referenced items during import. Ensure your CSV contains exact provider names, and Webflow will link them correctly if they exist in the "Providers" collection. Otherwise, you must manually resolve missing references.