# CSV Import

The option to start the import is called “**Import from CSV file**”. It is available under **Import** in project menu > **Start Import** > **Import from CSV file** option.

[![csv_01.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/D4GPcrSWUGvuoMCk-csv_01.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/D4GPcrSWUGvuoMCk-csv_01.png)

The initial preparation process may take a moment or two. When successfully imported, Apptimized shows the **Upload CSV file** step.

[![csv_02.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/MMXdZGhETBaAnN2M-csv_02.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/MMXdZGhETBaAnN2M-csv_02.png)

The option to upload the CSV file is available under the **Click here to select file** button.

[![csv_03.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/PA6lWT5PHJ2XdGTt-csv_03.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/PA6lWT5PHJ2XdGTt-csv_03.png)

The upload time depends on the application's size. Apptimized shows the following screen when successful:

[![csv_04.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/vmiP1qd0WFjcGANh-csv_04.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/vmiP1qd0WFjcGANh-csv_04.png)

A user can set a CSV Columns separator. Three options available: **Comma**, **Semicolon**, or **Tab**. The default value is **Comma**.

[![csv_05.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/XEa6H8KgvKVLKdNy-csv_05.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/XEa6H8KgvKVLKdNy-csv_05.png)

The **Upload CSV file** step is finalized by clicking the **Next** button.

Apptimized shows the **Map your files fields** step when successful.

[![csv_06.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/yLVp4wGbOo0Z9QtP-csv_06.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/yLVp4wGbOo0Z9QtP-csv_06.png)

The process reverts to the previous step by clicking the **Upload CSV file** button.

[![csv_07.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/FiAEnhYgsz11LrE6-csv_07.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/FiAEnhYgsz11LrE6-csv_07.png)

A user maps CSV file fields when dragged and dropped modules from the “**Your CSV file**” to the **“Application meta data”** box. Several CSV file fields can be mapped to one file filed in Apptimized.

[![csv_08.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/SpuLia6kTa9Ow0vg-csv_08.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/SpuLia6kTa9Ow0vg-csv_08.png)

An option to search for applications with the same value in user's portfolio to remove duplicates in the CSV file is available under **Unique field** block.

[![csv_09.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/tQ7ifJuMBtrPFaCF-csv_09.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/tQ7ifJuMBtrPFaCF-csv_09.png)

The **Map your files fields** step finalizes by clicking the **Finish** button. The process reverts to the previous step by clicking the **Back** button.

Apptimized shows the **Review mapping and confirm** step when successful.

[![csv_10.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/XN0O38YOauRXHNtd-csv_10.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/XN0O38YOauRXHNtd-csv_10.png)

If a duplicate application is found, Apptimized shows the notification:

[![csv_11.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/REBU2xhpxk5JVEfY-csv_11.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/REBU2xhpxk5JVEfY-csv_11.png)

The duplicate application is indicated as follows:

[![csv_12.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/7OaZkC97OEMHn1BT-csv_12.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/7OaZkC97OEMHn1BT-csv_12.png)

Exclude applications from the import by clicking the **bin** symbol.

The **Review mapping and confirm** step finalizes by clicking the **Finish** button.

Apptimized navigates to the **Portfolio dashboard** and shows the notification when successful.

[![csv_13.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/srdaPgNV1lPBDvAu-csv_13.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/srdaPgNV1lPBDvAu-csv_13.png)