If you're a Product Partner, you can upload and manage your product listings in Origin. This guide shows you how to:

  • Add new products

  • Edit or archive existing products

  • Use advanced search to find products quickly


Before adding products, make sure you have the Marketplace user role. See Understanding Origin User Roles


Add a new product


Single product

Field Description
Amount Enter the price (e.g. 29.99)
CodeUnique product ID (e.g. SNAPP001)
CurrencyFull name (e.g. South African Rand)
DescriptionShort description of the product
TitleProduct name (e.g. A4 Hard Cover Book)
TypeChoose either Stationery or Hardware from the dropdown


Bulk import products - Small Import

You can use the CSV import feature to upload multiple stationery or hardware products at once. Use this method to paste product data directly into a text field.

Make sure to keep the header row, and use commas between values.

  1. Click Import then choose Small Import (CSV Text Import).

  2. Paste your product data with the correct headers:

    TYPE,CODE,TITLE,DESCRIPTION,AMOUNT,CURRENCY
    Stationery,SNAP567,Red Pencil,Jumbo red colouring pencil,5.00,ZAR

Origin Product Import screen showing CSV text area with sample product data and buttons for Small Import and Big Import options


Bulk import products - Big Import (CSV File Upload) 


Preparing the CSV file:

  1. Open Excel and add your product data with the following headers:
    TYPE,CODE,TITLE,DESCRIPTION,AMOUNT,CURRENCY
  2. Fill in the rows with your product data — no currency symbols in the "Amount" field.
  3. Save the file as .csv (comma-separated).


Upload the CSV:

  1. Click Import, then select Big Import.

  2. Upload your CSV file and select Import.

  3. Monitor the Work Task screen for progress. Wait until the task shows COMPLETED or an error message.

Edit an existing product

  1. In Products, find your product using the search bar or filters.
  2. Select the product to open its detail page.
  3. Click Edit.
  4. Update any fields (e.g. title, price, description).
  5. Select Save to apply changes.


Archive a product

Archived products are not visible to institutions but are kept in your product list for records.


  1. Open the product’s detail page.
  2. Select Archive.


Use advanced product search


You can filter your product list using:

  • Code

  • Title

  • Currency

  • Type (e.g. Stationery)

  • Archived status

Advanced product search screen in Origin showing filters for code, title, currency, type, and archived status


Need help? Use the live chat in the bottom right corner of your screen. Email us at help@snapplify.com or reach out via Whatsapp +27 60 011 8065.