# SCCM Import

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

[![sccm_module_01.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-03/scaled-1680-/UBxoW0tW98uKaz9A-sccm_module_01.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-03/UBxoW0tW98uKaz9A-sccm_module_01.png)

The initial preparation may take a few moments.

In case of a connection failure, Apptimized shows the following message:

[![sccm_module_02.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-03/scaled-1680-/bX72V86JecJGQhUP-sccm_module_02.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-03/bX72V86JecJGQhUP-sccm_module_02.png)

Single import session imports a single folder. For example, one of the following folders import in the scope of import session: root folder **Application** or folder **Test 1** or folder **bis\_628**.

**Note**. The checkbox **All applications** always relates to the current folder. The screen below shows the content import in the root **Applications** folder.

Applications can be excluded from import by unticking checkboxes in front of their names.

[![sccm_module_03.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/zYxPLIhV3Rp2T9pf-sccm_module_03.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/zYxPLIhV3Rp2T9pf-sccm_module_03.png)

**Note.** The icon below means that this application already exists in the project portfolio but can be imported for a second time. As a result, duplicates are created in the project portfolio.

[![sccm_module_04.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/Jyi0LGvtlEZsCLcQ-sccm_module_04.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/Jyi0LGvtlEZsCLcQ-sccm_module_04.png)

The import process starts by clicking on the **Next** button. It can take up to **30 minutes** and is dependent on the number of applications and their size.

**“Set metadata”** shows import candidates' meta information and provides the ability to update it to desired values. All required fields are marked with an asterisk \*.

[![sccm_module_05.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/scaled-1680-/Lyp1yNdT7Sc9HTFd-sccm_module_05.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-04/Lyp1yNdT7Sc9HTFd-sccm_module_05.png)

Exclude applications from the import by unticking the checkbox.

[![sccm_module_06.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-03/scaled-1680-/LEKIsqQ1pyywQAtH-sccm_module_06.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-03/LEKIsqQ1pyywQAtH-sccm_module_06.png)The process reverts to the initial screen by clicking on the **Back** button and finalizes by clicking on the **Finish** button.

Apptimized shows the following notification when successful:

[![sccm_module_07.png](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-03/scaled-1680-/imyjX2pOun3ANX78-sccm_module_07.png)](https://docs.apptimized.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-03/imyjX2pOun3ANX78-sccm_module_07.png)

Imported applications appear in the project portfolio.