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# coreSTORE - Inventory: Publishing a Variation Item to coreFORCE


# [coreSTORE - Inventory: Publishing a Variation Item to coreFORCE](https://app.tango.us/app/workflow/4d62a28f-81f3-4dbb-9c3f-09a84e04b62a?utm_source=markdown&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=workflow%20export%20links)


In this guide, we will cover the process of publishing a **variation item** to **coreFORCE**. Before proceeding, ensure that the variation item is created and not marked as an **eCommerce item**. For the variation to publish correctly, avoid marking the item as an eCommerce item during its creation. 

[coreSTORE - Inventory:  Variations](https://care.coreware.com/en-us/article/corestore-inventory-variations-1w5axhu/)

### 1. Click on Items


Navigate to the **Inventory** menu and select the **Items** submenu.

![Step 1 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/29akl2ht)

### 2. Search Items


Use the **search field** to locate the variation you wish to publish.

![Step 2 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/2bk2gqq7)

### 3. Click on Edit


Once you have located your item in the **Items List**, click the **Edit** action button.

![Step 3 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/22brs26x)

### 4. Click on Variations


Next, navigate to the **Variations** tab of the item. Verify that the variation is properly established.

![Step 4 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/26uojhmm)

### 5. Item Number


Verify that each variation has an **item number** established. This is typically the corresponding **UPC code** for that product variation.

![Step 5 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/2cvlq9kl)

### 6. SKU


Ensure that a **SKU** has been established for each variation. For example, you might use the base model followed by a hyphen, the first letter of the size, another hyphen, and the first letter of the color (e.g., **MODEL-S-B** for a small blue variation). Alternatively, use the manufacturer's stock-keeping units (SKUs) if they are already provided

![Step 6 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/25hxzqfr)

### 7. eCommerce?


To publish a specific variation, ensure the **eCommerce?** option is checked for the variation if you want it to appear on your customer-facing website.

![Step 7 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/27jk2uhd)

### 8. Click on Item Info


Next lets navigate back to your item info tab so we can establish the last setting to push this item to your website.

![Step 8 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/2bhupzdq)

### 9. Check Is Ecommerce Item


Locate the **Is eCommerce Item** checkbox and enable this setting.

![Step 9 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/229n3qqj)

### 10. Click on Save


Click Save to finalize your changes.

![Step 10 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/2yswdjd2)

### 11. ECommerce Id


You can confirm that the item has been published to your website by verifying the generated **eCommerce ID**. Keep in mind that each variation will have its own corresponding **eCommerce ID**, which can be found in the **Variations** tab of the item setup.

![Step 11 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/24wsmpfe)

### 12. Customer Facing


ext, navigate to the customer-facing side of your **coreFORCE site** and locate your variation item.

![Step 12 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/23tsba4n)

### 13. Color


Based on your **color attributes**, you will now see a **color selection** option on your eCommerce product page.

![Step 13 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/22ln7ku5)

### 14. Size


You will also see the **size selection** attribute displayed on your product page.

![Step 14 screenshot](https://tinyurl.com/26kxu8qz)