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Install cobby for Shopware 6

This guide shows you how to install and configure cobby for your Shopware 6 shop.

Prerequisites​

  • A Shopware 6 shop with admin access
  • Admin login credentials for your Shopware backend
  • A Microsoft account
  • Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365 or standalone version)
Interactive Demo

You can explore an interactive demo of the installation process:

Step 1: Register for the cobby Portal​

  1. Go to https://app.cobby.io/login

  2. If you don't have an account yet, click Register

  3. Complete the registration form with your details

  4. Log in to the cobby portal

Step 2: Download the Shopware Extension​

  1. Visit https://download.cobby.io/shopware/cobby_sw6_app.zip

  2. The ZIP file will download automatically to your computer

tip

Keep track of where this file is saved - you'll need it in the next step.

Step 3: Access Your Shopware Extensions​

  1. Go to your Shopware shop's backend URL (e.g., https://yourshop.com/admin)

  2. Log in with your admin credentials

  3. In the left sidebar, click on Extensions

  4. Click on My extensions

Step 4: Upload the cobby Extension​

  1. In the top right corner, click Upload extension

  2. A file selection dialog opens

  3. Navigate to your Downloads folder and select the cobby_sw6_app.zip file you downloaded

  4. Click Open to begin the upload

  5. Look in the extensions list - you'll now see cobby listed

Step 5: Install and Activate the cobby App​

  1. Find cobby in your extensions list

  2. Click Install app

  3. Find the toggle switch next to the cobby extension

  4. Click the switch to activate it (it should turn blue)

Success Indicator

A blue toggle switch means the cobby extension is successfully activated!

Step 6: Open and Configure the Extension​

  1. Click the three dots on the right side of the cobby extension entry

  2. From the dropdown menu, select Open extension

  3. Click Login

  4. Enter your cobby portal credentials (the account you created in Step 1)

  5. Log in to the cobby portal

Step 7: Connect Your Shop​

  1. In the cobby extension window, click Connect

  2. Wait for the connection to establish

Important

If you ever uninstall and reinstall the cobby app, you'll need to connect your shop again by repeating this step.

  1. Click Open cobby to go to the portal overview

  2. If prompted, log in again with your cobby portal credentials

Success Indicator

Seeing your shop URL in the portal confirms your Shopware shop is successfully connected!

Step 8: Find the cobby App in the Microsoft Store​

  1. Go to https://appsource.microsoft.com/de-de/product/office/WA200004128?tab=Overview

  2. Click Jetzt abrufen (Get it now)

Step 9: Install the Excel Add-in​

  1. When prompted, log in with your Microsoft account credentials

  2. Click In Excel öffnen (Open in Excel)

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The add-in will now be available every time you open Excel on this computer.

Step 10: Open the cobby Task Pane​

  1. In Excel, look at the ribbon tabs at the top

  2. Click on the cobby PIM tab

  3. Click the button labeled cobby PIM Task pane anzeigen (Show cobby PIM task pane)

Success Indicator

With the cobby task pane open, you're ready to start managing your products!

Next Steps​

  • Load your products into Excel and start editing
  • Learn how to manage product categories
  • Configure image handling for your products
  • Explore bulk update features
Need Help?

If you encounter any issues during installation, please contact our support team or check our installation troubleshooting guide.