nocodb/packages/noco-docs/docs/050.tables/040.import-data-into-existing-table.md

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Import data into an existing table	Learn how to import data into an existing table in NocoDB.	[Tables Import CSV Excel XLSX JSON]	[NocoDB table import data into table import data from csv import data from excel import data from xlsx]

Import data from CSV / Excel

Accessing import modal

1. Click on ... context menu from the toolbar.
2. Click on Upload button.
3. Select Upload CSV / Upload Excel option.

Importing file data

There are two ways to upload source file:

1. Upload from local directory

1. Select Upload tab from the Quick import modal.
2. Click on file upload button or drag and drop file to the modal.
3. Advance Settings (optional)
4. Click on Import button.

2. Upload from URL

1. Select URL tab from the Quick import modal.
2. Paste the URL of the file.
3. Advance Settings (optional)
4. Click on Import button.

Field mapping

1. Table Name (Optional)

   • Defaults to the name of the file; double-click to edit.

2. Mapping Columns (Optional)

   • Existing column names are listed under Source column, while new columns identified from the import file are listed under Destination column.
   • NocoDB automatically maps destination column names based on the source column names.
   • You can reconfigure the mapping by utilizing the dropdown menu that appears when you click on the destination column.

3. Exclude Columns (Optional)

   • A checkbox is provided to exclude a column from being imported.

4. Initiate Import

   • Click on the Import button to commence the file import process.

Advance settings

• # of rows to parse to infer datatype - defaults to 500 rows.
• Utilize First Row as Headers**`: Enabled by default. If selected, the first row in the spreadsheet will be treated as the header row and its contents will be used as field names.

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• Create a new table
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• Duplicate a table
• Delete a table