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title: "How to Add a Product to osCommerce"
description: "After installing osCommerce, one of the first things you will want to do is add a product, which can be accomplished in the Admin panel of osCommerce. In this guide we will walk you through adding a..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/oscommerce/how-to-add-a-product-to-oscommerce/
date: 2013-04-18
modified: 2021-02-03
author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor"
categories: ["OsCommerce"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# How to Add a Product to osCommerce

[![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/edu_oscommerce_102_add-product_no-products-listed.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/edu_oscommerce_102_add-product_no-products-listed.png)

After installing osCommerce, one of the first things you will want to do is add a product, which can be accomplished in the Admin panel of osCommerce.
In this guide we will walk you through adding a product to your osCommerce store.

## Adding a Product:

1. Login to the Admin Section of osCommerce.
2. Click the **Catalog** link in the navigation menu, then click the Categories/Products link.
3. To enter the product within a category, click the folder next to it, then click the **New Product** button.
4. You will then see a New Product menu, fill in the fields as needed. Below is a brief description of the options: Option Description Product Status: Choose from “In Stock” or “Out of Stock” Date Available: You can set a date here for when the product will be able to purchase this product. Products Manufacturer: Choose a [manufacturer ](https://www.webhostinghub.com/support/edu/oscommerce/adding-products/manufacturers)here from the drop down menu. Products Name: Enter a product name here. Tax Class: Select “none,” if you do not want to [charge tax](https://www.webhostinghub.com/support/edu/oscommerce/configure-tax-shipping/tax-setup) for this product or “Taxable Goods” to [charge tax](https://www.webhostinghub.com/support/edu/oscommerce/configure-tax-shipping/tax-setup).  Products Price (Net): Enter the dollar amount you make after deducting additional cost. Products Price (Gross): Enter the total dollar amount you make before deducting any other additional cost. Products Description: Enter detailed information about the product here. Products Quantity: Enter a numeric value for how many products you have available. Products Model: You can provide a model number here for your product.  Products Image: Click the browse button to upload an image of your new product. Products URL: You can enter a website URL for your product here, be sure to leave out the: https:// Products Weight: Enter the weight of your product here. 
5. After entering your preferred information, click the **Save** button. In my tests I added a banana. You will then see your product listed under Categories/Products. [![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/edu_oscommerce_102_add-product_view-of-new-product.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/edu_oscommerce_102_add-product_view-of-new-product.png)

Congratulations, now you know how to add a product to your osCommerce website!