Currently, it is not possible to convert an active listing to a draft in Vela. Listings can be moved from Draft or Inactive to Active, but not the other way around.
Deactivating Listings
Currently, it is not possible to deactivate listings in bulk using Vela.
You can only deactivate listings individually within Etsy.
However, you can publish listings in bulk if needed.
Managing Your Listings
If you need to make changes to your listings, consider the following options:
Edit Active Listings – You can make updates directly to your active listings without needing to move them to drafts.
Create New Drafts – If you want to save changes for a future listing, you can create a new draft instead.
Bulk Edits – Vela allows you to edit multiple active listings at once, but the status change from Active to Draft is not currently supported.
FAQs
Q: Can I deactivate an active listing instead?
A: Yes! You can deactivate a listing on Etsy, which will move it to inactive. However, it still won’t convert to a draft in Vela.
Q: How can I prepare listings for future use?
A: You can create new drafts for products you plan to list later. This way, you can manage and refine them before activating.
Q: Can I deactivate multiple listings at once in Vela?
A: At this time, bulk deactivation is not possible in Vela. Deactivation must be done individually within Etsy, though Vela does allow bulk publishing of listings.
Troubleshooting
Issue: I need to save changes but don’t want the listing to be live yet.
Solution: Consider creating a new draft version of the listing with your updates, then activating it when ready.