--- title: "đŸ“„Host File Mastery Part 2: Downloading SPAR ALM Liquor Host Files" description: Download ALM liquor host files as a SPAR store to receive inventory updates including new items, price changes, and product modifications for your liquor range. --- [Skip to content](https://help.futurenet.com.au/downloading-spar-alm-liquor-host-files#main-content) [![FNET Logo](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/fnet_logo_isolated-1.png?width=50&height=50&name=fnet_logo_isolated-1.png)](https://www.futurenet.com.au) Open main navigation Close main navigation How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Future Net Help & Support](https://help.futurenet.com.au/?hsLang=en-au) 2. [Host](https://help.futurenet.com.au/host?hsLang=en-au) 3. [Hosting](https://help.futurenet.com.au/host?hsLang=en-au#hosting) 2 January 2026 # đŸ“„Host File Mastery Part 2: Downloading SPAR ALM Liquor Host Files If you're a **SPAR** store that sources liquor through **ALM**, this is how you download your ALM host files. ALM (Australian Liquor Marketers) host files contain liquor inventory updates including new items, price changes, and product modifications. --- ### Downloading ALM Host Files Navigate to the **Host** tab in Convenience and select **Retrieve ALM host** **![SPARALMHostDownload](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Media/SPARALMHostDownload.gif?width=670&height=473&name=SPARALMHostDownload.gif)** 1. In the HOST section,ensure **ALMV7 Host** is selected from the dropdown 2. Click **List All Documents** 3. Click **Download All** **![SPARALMHostDownloadPt2](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Media/SPARALMHostDownloadPt2.gif?width=670&height=474&name=SPARALMHostDownloadPt2.gif)** The white box in the top right corner displays download status. If incomplete (e.g., "Downloaded 1 of 2"), use **Download Wanted** to retrieve the remaining file. ![](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-02-2026-12-16-54-6114-PM.png?width=199&height=349&name=image-png-Jan-02-2026-12-16-54-6114-PM.png) #### If No Files Are Listed ![](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-02-2026-12-20-11-4499-PM.png?width=394&height=167&name=image-png-Jan-02-2026-12-20-11-4499-PM.png) 1. Check the **List Retrieved Files** checkbox 2. Enter a date range 3. Enter password: **sure** 4. Click **List All Documents** 5. Click **Download All** ![SPARALMListRetreived](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Media/SPARALMListRetreived.gif?width=670&height=474&name=SPARALMListRetreived.gif) If no files appear, contact ALM to request re-hosting. --- ### Troubleshooting **Download incomplete:** Use **Download Wanted** to retrieve remaining files. **No files listed:** Check your date range or contact ALM to request re-hosting. **Connection error:** Verify your internet connection. 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