> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.syncbase.app/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # ✚ How to create a new variant from Airtable with SyncBase? Good news — you can create new Shopify variants directly from Airtable using SyncBase. This allows you to manage product options (Size, Color, etc.) without going back to Shopify. In this guide, you’ll learn the correct method to create a variant and avoid common mistakes. ${youtube}[](FGDwXZrsxRU) # Before you start __Make sure__: * SyncBase is installed on your Shopify store * You have generated your Airtable sync base * Your `Products` and `Variants` tables are visible and synced # How variant creation works Shopify requires a **Product ID** to create a variant. If this value is missing when the record is created, Shopify will reject the request. ||| ⚠️ This means you cannot create a blank record and fill it later. The required fields must be filled at the moment the record is created. # Step-by-step: Create a new variant ### 1. Copy the Product ID Go to your `Products` table in Airtable. * Find the product where you want to add a variant * Copy its **Product ID** ### 2. Create a new record in the `Variants` table You must create the record **with required fields already filled**. __Minimum required fields__: * **Product ID** * **All Option values which are set for this Product** (example: XL, Red, 128GB…) ||| ⚠️ You can have 1, 2 or 3 Options set for your Product ( For example: "Size" only or "Size, Colour" or "Size, Colour, Storage"). Make sure to double check how many Option values you need to fill in. They all need to be completed or the Variant cannot be created. __You can create this properly using__: * Airtable Forms * Airtable Automations * Airtable Scripts * Custom Interfaces ### 3. Wait a few seconds SyncBase sends the request to Shopify automatically. __If everything is correct__: * A **Variant ID** will appear in your new record * A new entry will also be created in the `Variants Metafields` table ### 4. (optional)Confirm in Shopify Open the product in Shopify. Your new variant should now be visible and live. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/5/e/8/35e84c43b53ca800/screen-recording-aug-22-2025mo_1wr8kkx.gif =700x384) # Fields you can fill during creation ||| Do not fill Variant ID & Variant Name. These values are automatically generated by Shopify. __You may also set these fields when creating the variant__: * Price * Compare At Price * SKU * Barcode * Option 1, Option 2, Option 3 (if they exist at product level) # Charge tax on this product The `Charge tax on this product` checkbox follows a default behaviour depending on how the record is created: * **Create Product from Airtable** — the default variant is created with `Charge tax on this product` ticked (**YES**). * **Create Variant from Airtable** — the new variant is created with `Charge tax on this product` ticked (**YES**). || Want it unticked instead? Untick the checkbox directly in the creation form, or update it afterwards on the record. # Creating Variants linked to Metafields For advanced Shopify setups, variants can be connected to Metafields to create highly custom configurations. These linked Variants can be **created in Shopify** and **edited from Airtable**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/5/e/8/35e84c43b53ca800/screenshot-2026-05-21-at-15191_1wfiww0.jpg =700x700) To add **linked variants directly from Airtable**, a highly individual, custom Airtable setup is required. The Metafields are connected via **reference values**, and this logic must be properly reflected in your Airtable variant creation process (see [GID references in Syncbase](https://help.syncbase.app/en/article/gid-references-in-syncbase-how-to-use-them-in-your-synchronization-90s0p3/)). Our experienced in-house Airtable experts can assist you or build it for you in a paid studio mission. Please reach out in the live chat for a custom proposal. # Good to know || ⚠️ **When creating your first variant on a product**, you may notice a deletion event Airtable. This is expected. Shopify automatically creates a hidden "default" variant for every product that has no variants. When you add your first real variant, Shopify deletes this default variant in the background. This is normal Shopify behaviour and does not affect your data. # Need help with advanced automation? If you’d like to build a custom workflow (bulk creation, approval pipeline, automation setup…), our team can help. Simply reach out via the in-app live chat and explain your use case — we’ll guide you or prepare a custom setup proposal.