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Why: Quickly add new recipes to your app by importing them directly from external websites. This saves you time and allows your subscribers to enjoy fresh content without manual entry.
Navigate: App Station > Content Library > Import
Quick Start
Navigate to the Content Library in your App Station.
Click the Import dropdown and choose Import from URL.
Read and acknowledge the copyright warning.
Paste the recipe URL and click Extract.
Review the extracted recipe summary and edit ingredients as needed.
Click Insert Ingredients to save the recipe.
Open the recipe in the editor for final adjustments.
Detailed Instructions
1. Navigate to the Content Library
Start by logging into your App Station and navigating to the Content Library. This is where you manage all your recipes and other content.
2. Access the Import Feature
Click the Import dropdown button located at the top right of the Content Library. From the dropdown menu, select Import from URL.
3. Acknowledge the Copyright Warning
Before proceeding, a copyright acknowledgment will appear. This warning informs you that the content you are importing may be copyrighted and that you must have permission to use it. You need to check the acknowledgment box to continue.
4. Paste the Recipe URL
In the provided field, paste the URL of the recipe you want to import. Once you've entered the URL, click the Extract button. The system will fetch the recipe data from the URL.
5. Review the Extracted Recipe Summary
After extraction, you'll see a summary of the recipe, including the title, preparation time, servings, steps, and nutrition information. Take a moment to review this information to ensure it looks correct.
6. Edit Ingredients
The system will present the ingredients extracted from the recipe. You may need to review and edit these ingredients:
Fix amounts and units if they are incorrect.
Match ingredients to existing ones in your library or create new ones as needed.
7. Insert Ingredients
Once you are satisfied with the ingredient list, click the Insert Ingredients button. This action saves the ingredients and finalizes the recipe import.
8. Final Adjustments in the Recipe Editor
After inserting the ingredients, you can open the recipe in the editor for any final adjustments. Here, you can add images, adjust the recipe steps, or make any additional changes before publishing.
Member Access
If enabled, your members can also use the Import from URL feature. Ensure that their access level includes permission to import recipes from URLs.
Note: The copyright acknowledgment is required every time you import a recipe from a URL.