Overview
To help clients onboard faster and manage inventory more efficiently, Commerce Grid now supports bulk uploading of ad units via CSV files. This feature is available directly within the platform and is ideal for accounts with large numbers of ad units (e.g., display, video, or native formats).
With a few simple steps, you can upload and validate up to 500 ad units at once — no need to rely on manual entry or support tickets.
How to Use Bulk Upload
Step 1: Navigate to the Bulk Upload Tool
Log in to Commerce Grid
Go to Inventory Management > Ad Units
Click on +Create New Ad Unit and select Bulk Upload
Step 2: Download a Template
Choose your ad unit type: Display, Video, or Native
Download the CSV template corresponding to your selection
Each template includes guidance on how to format and populate your file
Step 3: Fill Out and Upload Your CSV
Populate the file with your ad unit information
Limit: 500 rows per CSV file
Upload the file via the UI
Step 4: Review Validation Results
Once uploaded, the system will validate the contents
Errors are shown in-table with specific row and cell locations
You can filter to view only rows with issues
Step 5: Finalize Your Upload
After validation:
Click Save Ad Units to confirm creation
If there are errors, you can choose to:
Create only the valid rows
Or discard the upload and re-submit a corrected file
Best Practices
Always use the provided template to ensure correct formatting
Double-check required fields before uploading
For large files, processing may take up to 30 seconds
FAQs
Q: What if I only want to create valid rows and skip the errors?
A: You’ll be prompted to choose between saving recognized rows or discarding and re-uploading after reviewing validation.
Q: Will ad units be created automatically after I upload the file?
A: No. You must review validation feedback and click ‘Save Ad Units’ to complete the process.
Q: Can I reuse the same file format for future uploads?
A: Yes, but always download the latest version of the CSV template to ensure compatibility.