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# How to Create a New Profile Without Uploading Products

|| Users can now create an Upload Profile without uploading products. 
|| This allows you to configure your upload settings first and apply the profile later when uploading products. This workflow provides more flexibility and helps merchants prepare their configurations before uploading products from Shopify to Etsy.

### __First Option: Create New Profile__

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/6/a/a/f6aa55678ad1e800/image_1rotnsw.png)
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###### __Follow these steps to create a new profile:__

1. Go to the **Upload Profiles Page** in the app.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/6/a/a/f6aa55678ad1e800/image_1uflhn8.png)

2. Click **Create Profile**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/6/a/a/f6aa55678ad1e800/image_18dq1wa.png)

3. Enter the **Profile Name** at the top of the form.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/6/a/a/f6aa55678ad1e800/image_s416hz.png)

4. Configure the required profile settings and **Click Save**.

5. Once saved, a **new profile will be created without any products**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/6/a/a/f6aa55678ad1e800/image_akwjim.png)
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### __SECOND OPTION: DUPLICATE THE EXISTING PROFILE__

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/6/a/a/f6aa55678ad1e800/image_1szwbr.png)
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###### __Follow these steps to duplicate a existing profile:__

1. Go to the **Upload Profiles Page** in the app.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/6/a/a/f6aa55678ad1e800/image_1uflhn8.png)

2. Click the **three-dot menu** in the **Actions** column and select Duplicate:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/6/a/a/f6aa55678ad1e800/image_bbqqew.png)

3. A popup will appear asking for the new profile name. By default, the system generates the name as: **Original Profile Name (Copy). **You can edit the name as per your requirement:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/6/a/a/f6aa55678ad1e800/image_6139z4.png)

4. Click **Duplicate Profile** to create the new profile.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/6/a/a/f6aa55678ad1e800/image_qo0vg9.png)

5. The duplicated profile will contain **all settings from the original profile**.
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###### __What Happens After the Profile Is Created:__

After saving the profile:
* The profile will appear in the **Profile List**.
* The profile will initially be **empty** (no products assigned).
* You will see options to: **Add Products**
* You can add products to the profile at any time if needed.

[Learn more about how you can add products in the profile.](https://etsyintegration-dpl.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-add-products-to-a-profile-1m2dbh0/?bust=1773244694282)
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###### __Key Benefits__
* Create profiles **before uploading products.**
* Apply profiles during **Shopify to Etsy uploads.**
* Reuse profile configurations across multiple uploads.
* Quickly copy settings using the **Duplicate Profile** feature.
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###### __Frequently Asked Questions:__

1. **Can I create a profile without adding products?**
Yes. Profiles can now be created without uploading products during setup.



2. **How do I use this profile when uploading products?**
When uploading products from Shopify to Etsy, select the profile from the Existing Profile section during the upload process.



3. **Can I add products to the profile later?**
Yes. You can open the profile and use Add Products to link products at any time.



4. **What happens when I duplicate a profile?**
Duplicating a profile creates a new profile with the same settings as the original, allowing you to reuse configurations quickly.



5. **Can I edit a profile after creating it?**
Yes. Open the profile and click Edit Profile to update the settings.

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