# 6.8 Importing Data

The ***Data Import*** feature allows you to import posts into the platform. It is particularly useful in cases where:-

* You need to upload posts in bulk
* You need to upload posts that people can’t send to you via email/phone but have the data available in CSV format
* (In future) You are transferring data from one platform to another

To import a CSV File,

* On the left hand menu bar, click on ***Settings***

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* Then, click on ***Data Import.***

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* You’ll get redirected to the import page, as shown below.

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* Select a survey you’d like to match the data you’re uploading to. This field is populated with a list of all existing surveys on your deployment.
* Choose the CSV file you would like to upload. **Make sure that**
  * You are uploading a file in CSV format. Any other file formats are not accepted
  * Your CSV file size does not exceed 2MB
  * Your CSV file has Column headers( these will be useful when mapping your CSV column to the survey fields)
  * Geographic location information is separated into two columns; one for Latitude, and the other for Longitude.

***See below for a sample CSV file***

                                                 ![Sample CSV File.png](/files/-LEUwVxH_9mdMBppL-cV)

* Click on ***Continue*** *and follow the instructions below*.

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* On successful file upload, you’ll need to assign your CSV Columns to post fields, as illustrated below.
* Click on ***Finish Import.***

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* If successfully uploaded, You’ll receive notices as follows.![](/files/-LEUwVxNFoTfBq1xFQ0G)![](/files/-LEUwVxPePYmI7m6-Avf)


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