Is UUID required for every Housecall Pro import?

Housecall Pro documentation describes UUID as optional in its import preparation guidance and notes that it appears on previously exported HCP data.

Should I delete UUID because I do not recognize it?

Not by default. Preserving fields from the original export is safer than removing them without a verified reason.

Will keeping UUID guarantee no duplicates?

No. Do not treat one field as a guarantee of update behavior. Verify the current Housecall Pro workflow and use a small test import.

Should you keep UUID fields in a Housecall Pro price book export?

If an identifier came from the original Housecall Pro export, the conservative choice is to preserve it unless you have a verified reason to remove it.

What UUID means in an export

Housecall Pro documentation notes that UUID can appear on data previously exported from Housecall Pro. It is not the same thing as a human friendly item name or category. It is an identifier associated with exported data.

Why deleting unfamiliar identifiers is risky

Even when a field is optional for a fresh import, deleting it from an existing export removes information you may need for comparison, reconciliation, or understanding which record changed. Preserving source identifiers keeps more of the original context intact.

Do not assume UUID alone controls update behavior

Housecall Pro import behavior can change and may depend on the specific workflow. Do not rely on an unverified assumption that one identifier alone guarantees an update rather than a new item. Verify the current Housecall Pro import flow for your account and test on a small sample.

Check whether identifiers changed before reimport

ImportFix can compare the original export with the edited file and flag identifier changes or missing columns for review. Use the Change Audit before a large reimport.

FAQ

Is UUID required for every Housecall Pro import?: Housecall Pro documentation describes UUID as optional in its import preparation guidance and notes that it appears on previously exported HCP data.
Should I delete UUID because I do not recognize it?: Not by default. Preserving fields from the original export is safer than removing them without a verified reason.
Will keeping UUID guarantee no duplicates?: No. Do not treat one field as a guarantee of update behavior. Verify the current Housecall Pro workflow and use a small test import.

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