Overview
Linked and Unlinked Listings in 3Dsellers control how product changes in your Product Catalog affect your live marketplace listings.
In short:
Linked listings automatically receive product updates from the Catalog
Unlinked listings are managed independently and do not receive product info updates
Inventory syncing continues regardless of link status
This gives you full flexibility to decide which listings stay centralized and which ones you manage separately.
Linked Listings
A listing is linked when it is connected to a Catalog product.
What Happens When a Listing Is Linked
Automatic updates
Changes made in the Catalog (title, description, images, attributes, price) update the listing automatically.Centralized management
Update product data once in the Catalog and apply it to all linked listings across channels.Consistent data
Keeps product information consistent everywhere.Inventory sync
Inventory continues to sync based on your Inventory Management settings.
Unlinked Listings
A listing is unlinked when it is detached from the Catalog product.
What Happens When a Listing Is Unlinked
No product info updates
Catalog changes do not update the listing’s title, description, images, or attributes.Independent control
You can edit the listing directly in the Listing Tool or on the marketplace.Channel-specific customization
Useful when a channel needs different content, pricing, or formatting.
⚠️ Important Inventory Note:
Unlinking a listing does not stop inventory automation.
Inventory updates continue based on your Inventory Management settings and SKU matching.
Where to Manage Linked and Unlinked Listings
Accessing the Listings Tab
Go to Products Catalog
Open the editor of the product you want to manage
Click the Listings tab
This tab shows all marketplace listings associated with the product, the Linking Status and more.
Understanding the Listings Table
The Listings table provides a full overview of how each listing is managed.
Key Columns Explained
Listing Status
Live, Draft, Ended, etc.Channel
Marketplace name, listing title, price, and displayed quantity.Inventory
On hand
Available
Up to (max quantity)
Mapping Template
Which mapping template controls this listing.Channel SKU
SKU used on the marketplace (may differ from Catalog SKU).Linked Status
Indicates whether the listing is Linked or Unlinked, with a clear explanation.Actions
Options to refresh, edit, link, or unlink the listing.
Linking a Listing to a Catalog Product
Linking connects a listing to a Catalog product so it receives updates automatically.
Automatic Linking
Listings are automatically linked when:
You publish a product from the Catalog
You create a listing from a Catalog product
The listing SKU matches a Catalog product SKU
Manual Linking
To manually link a listing inside the Product Editor:
Open the product in Products Catalog
Go to the Listings tab
Find the listing
Click Link in the Linked Status or Actions column
Confirm the action clicking to Save or Save & Exit
To manually link a listing from the Quick Editor view:
Click in the channel icon
On the top right of the Quick Editor pop up click to enable/disable the Linked Status
Click to Save & Exit or Save & Revise (if you want to push updated to the live listing)
The listing will now receive Catalog updates.
Bulk Linking/Unlinking
You can also link/unlink listings in bulk from Products:
Select the Listings you want to link/unlink
Click on Bulk Actions
Choose the Link/Unlink Product from Listings
Select the channel
Choose if you want to Link or Unlink
How to Verify a Listing Is Linked
The Linked Status column shows Link
The listing SKU matches the Catalog SKU
A test Catalog change updates the listing
Unlinking a Listing from the Catalog
Unlinking allows you to manage a listing independently.
When to Unlink a Listing
You need channel-specific content or pricing
You want to run a marketplace-only promotion
You are testing changes on one channel
You are managing legacy listings separately
How to Unlink a Listing
Open the product in Products Catalog
Go to the Listings tab
Find the listing
Turn the Linking Status toggle OFF
Click to Save
📌 Unlinking does not delete the listing or remove it from the marketplace.
What Syncs When a Listing Is Linked
Product Information
Title
Description
Images
Attributes (brand, category, condition, etc.)
Custom attributes
Pricing
Listing price (based on Catalog and Mapping Templates)
MSRP / Wholesale price (if configured)
Inventory
Quantity and stock levels (based on Inventory Management settings)
What Does NOT Sync
Shipping policies
Listing format or duration
Channel-specific settings
Listing status (live, ended, draft)
Channel SKU (if different)
Managing Multiple Listings per Product
You can mix linked and unlinked listings for the same product.
Example
Product: Colorful Shoes
Shopify → Unlinked
eBay US → Linked
WooCommerce → Linked
Result:
Catalog updates apply to eBay US and WooCommerce
Shopify remains unchanged
Common Use Cases
👉 Use Case 1: Full Multi-Channel Sync
Keep all listings linked to maintain consistency across channels.
👉 Use Case 2: Channel-Specific Content
Unlink one channel to customize content without affecting others.
👉 Use Case 3: Testing Changes
Unlink one listing, test changes, then relink when ready.
👉 Use Case 4: Marketplace Promotions
Unlink a listing to run a temporary sale on one channel.
👉 Use Case 5: Legacy Listings
Keep older listings unlinked while transitioning to Catalog-based management.
Best Practices
When to Link
Standard products
New listings
When consistency matters
When managing at scale
When to Unlink
Channel-specific requirements
Promotions and testing
Legacy or special listings
Ongoing Management
Review link status periodically
Document why listings are unlinked
Monitor behavior after unlinking
Important Inventory Rules (Read This)
Inventory sync is independent of link status
Unlinking a listing does not stop inventory updates
Inventory sync works based on SKU matching
Product info sync is the only thing controlled by link status
Changing Link Status Later
Linking an Unlinked Listing
Enables Catalog → listing updates going forward
Unlinking a Linked Listing
Stops future Catalog updates
Does not reverse past updates
Does not trigger immediate changes
Troubleshooting
Linked Listing Not Updating
Verify link status
Confirm SKU match
Check mapping template
Review sync settings
Use refresh action
Unlinked Listing Still Updating
Confirm unlink status
Remember inventory updates are expected
Contact support if product info updates persist
Cannot Link or Unlink
Verify listing status
Refresh the page and try again