# EAN import

### Native WooCommerce EAN

* Navigate to **External Importer > Settings > Import**.
* Activate the "Import GTIN/EAN" checkbox.
* This will import the EAN into the **GTIN, UPC, EAN, or ISBN** field in WooCommerce.

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### Third-party EAN Plugins

* Install the **EAN for WooCommerce** plugin.
* The EAN will be stored in the product meta with the `_alg_ean` key.
* Go to **External Importer > Settings > Custom Fields** and configure the settings accordingly:

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As a result, EANs will be imported into EAN for WooCommerce:

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{% hint style="warning" %}
Please note that not all parsers have methods for getting EANs. [Custom parsers](/extracting-products/custom-advanced-parsers.md) may be required.
{% endhint %}


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