Upload data into a table

Import data from CSV / Excel

Accessing import modal

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

Importing file data

1. Select file to upload

   There are two ways to upload source file:

   • Upload : Upload from local directory. Either click 'browse file' or drag and drop file.
   • Add from URL : Specify the URL of the file.

2. (optional) Select character encoding. By default, it is set to UTF-8.

3. Advanced Settings : Use first record as header

   • Enabled by default. If selected, the first record in the spreadsheet will be treated as the header record and its contents will be used as field names.

4. Click on Upload files button.

5. Mapping Fields (Optional)

   • You can reconfigure the mapping by utilizing the dropdown menu that appears when you click on the destination field.
   • Existing field names are listed under NocoDB field (column to the right), while new fields identified from the import file are listed under Field (column to the left).
   • NocoDB automatically maps field names in the import file based on the NocoDB field names.

6. Exclude fields (Optional)

   • Uncheck checkbox to exclude a field from being imported.

7. Allow create missing select field options (Optional)

   • If enabled, NocoDB will create new options for select fields that are not already present in the table.

8. Initiate Import

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

On completion, the imported data will be appended to the existing table.