Title: order_key Last modified: January 24, 2024 --- # order_key * Resolved [vtrn](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vtrn/) * (@vtrn) * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/order_key/) * Hello, I want to transfer a large number of orders I have found the plugin: [order import export for woocommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/order-import-export-for-woocommerce/), but I noticed that when it transfers an order, it does not create an order_key for it, I want to transfer orders so that users can the purchased files have access, I noticed that if there is no order_key, the user cannot download his file through the orders section (but he can from the downloads section), and the downloads section is enough, now I wanted to make sure If the order_key is not created for their orders, will there be other problems besides the problem of not being able to download from the orders section? Shouldn’t I do this? * A normal download link when a natural or manual order is created: `site.com/? download_file=28092&order=**wc_order_wrgr6sz89Kpfh**...` * A download link when generated by transfer plugin: `site.com/?download_file=28092& order=**_order_key**...` Viewing 5 replies - 1 through 5 (of 5 total) * Plugin Support [Shameem – a11n](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shameemreza/) * (@shameemreza) * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/order_key/#post-17373049) * Hi [@vtrn](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vtrn/), * The `order_key` is indeed an important part of the WooCommerce system. The `order_key` is used to validate and verify the order details, including downloads. If an ` order_key` is not created, it may cause issues beyond just the downloading from the orders section. * While the plugin[ Order Import Export for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/order-import-export-for-woocommerce/) serves its purpose, it might not fully meet your requirements. To ensure a smooth transition of orders with all necessary data, you may consider using the [WooCommerce Customer / Order / Coupon Export](https://woo.com/products/ordercustomer-csv-export/) plugin. This plugin exports orders, customers, and coupons and ensures all the necessary data, including the `order_key`, is correctly transferred. * Additionally, since Order Import Export for WooCommerce is a third-party plugin which we don’t provide support for (please see our [Support Policy](https://woo.com/support-policy/)), it would be best to reach out to the plugin’s developers for further assistance. I am sure they will have no problem supporting you there. * I hope this clarifies your concern. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. * Thread Starter [vtrn](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vtrn/) * (@vtrn) * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/order_key/#post-17373158) * Hi [@shameemreza](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shameemreza/) thank you for helping me, I can’t use your plugin (and any other export plugin), because I’m transferring orders from [**edd**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-digital-downloads/), I extract the structure of the **csv **file that I received from **edd** according to the requested structure and then import it with the pluginThat is, there is no previous `order_key` at all, is there a solution to create this `order_key` when importing? I can manually create an `order_key` for each order in the ** csv** file, but WooCommerce doesn’t accept it, I don’t know how it relates to other things.Or can you just tell me one of the possible problems if the order_key is not created? besides the problem of not being able to download from the orders section? because at a normal glance everything looks good * [Zee](https://wordpress.org/support/users/doublezed2/) * (@doublezed2) * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/order_key/#post-17377331) * Hello [vtrn](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vtrn/), * Thank you for your reply * You are correct that the `order_key` is an essential and unique identifier for each order within WooCommerce. This key is automatically generated by WooCommerce upon the creation of an order and is used internally to identify orders and their associated data securely within the database. * If the `order_key` is not present or incorrectly assigned, it can indeed lead to issues such as difficulties in accessing or downloading orders from the admin section, among other potential complications that can affect order management and processing. * Please don’t hesitate to contact us again if you have more questions or concerns. We are here to help 🙂 * Best regards. * Thread Starter [vtrn](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vtrn/) * (@vtrn) * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/order_key/#post-17377492) * So nothing can be done in my situation? * Plugin Support [Shameem – a11n](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shameemreza/) * (@shameemreza) * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/order_key/#post-17378371) * Hi [@vtrn](https://wordpress.org/support/users/vtrn/), * In your situation, it’s indeed challenging due to the absence of `order_key` from the EDD orders. However, there might be a workaround. You could potentially use a custom script to generate order_keys for your orders during the import process. This would require some technical knowledge or the help of a developer. * I found some resources via Google search that might help you to move forward: - [https://wisdmlabs.com/edd-woocommerce-migration/](https://wisdmlabs.com/edd-woocommerce-migration/) - [https://woo.com/posts/migrating-yoast-com-from-edd-to-woocommerce/](https://woo.com/posts/migrating-yoast-com-from-edd-to-woocommerce/) - [https://cartmigration.com/woocommerce-migration-tool/easydigitaldownloads-to-woocommerce.html](https://cartmigration.com/woocommerce-migration-tool/easydigitaldownloads-to-woocommerce.html) - [https://www.shopping-cart-migration.com/shopping-cart-migration-options/45354-easy-digital-downloads-to-woocommerce-migration](https://www.shopping-cart-migration.com/shopping-cart-migration-options/45354-easy-digital-downloads-to-woocommerce-migration) * If you are still having problems, it’s best to ask for insight related to those on either the [WooCommerce Advanced Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/advanced.woocommerce/) or the [WooCommerce Community Slack](https://woo.com/community-slack/). Many of our developers hang out there and will be able to offer insights into your question. You can also seek help from the following: - A local web developer - [Codeable.io](https://woo.com/codeable/) - [WooExperts](https://partners.woo.com/English/marketplace/) * I wish I could help more, but hopefully, this gets you going in the right direction to get some further insight/information. 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