Create unique IDs for your products with the Unique ID Generator
Create unique IDs for your products with the Unique ID Generator in Productsup.
The Unique ID Generator can create unique numerical IDs for your products across an account, project, or site. It works by comparing all columns for a product and assigning each unique product a numeric ID. If two products have exactly the same data, they will receive the same ID.
Note
Make sure you have set a product identifier to use this service.
Adding the Unique ID Generator
In order to add the Unique ID Generator, you should:
Navigate to your site
Navigate to Data Services on the left-hand tab
Click add service
Add the Unique ID Generator service
Give the service a name (if desired)
Click add
Select one of the below entries from the ID pool based on… drop-down menu
Account: all products in this account will be assessed for uniqueness. Each unique product in this account will get its own ID. If the same product is in multiple sites, it will receive the same ID.
Account (distinct): all products in this account will be assessed for uniqueness. Each unique product in this account will get its own ID. If the same product is in multiple sites, it will still receive a unique and different ID.
Project: all products in this project will be assessed for uniqueness. Each unique product in this project will get its own ID. If the same product is in multiple sites, it will receive the same ID.
Project (distinct): all products in this project will be assessed for uniqueness. Each unique product in this project will get its own ID. If the same product is in multiple sites, it will still receive a unique and different ID
Site: all products in this site will be assessed for uniqueness. Each unique product in this site will get its own ID.
Click save

Edit an existing Unique ID Generator
In order to edit settings for your Unique ID Generator, you should:
Navigate to your site
Navigate to Data Services on the left-hand tab
Click on the settings wheel
Delete an existing Unique ID Generator
In order to delete your Unique ID Generator, you should:
Navigate to your site
Navigate to Data Services on the left-hand tab
Click on the settings wheel
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click remove this service