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Mass import folder in library via Data Loader

Publiceringsdatum: Jun 14, 2026
Beskrivning

This article explains how to mass import folders into a Salesforce Content Library using Data Loader. This is useful when a large number of folders need to be created in bulk without manually adding them one by one through the Salesforce UI.

Lösning


Step 1. Get Library ID

Library ID is needed so we can get the ParentContentFolderId of the library. ​​​​​​Get the Library Id to where you want the folders to be imported.

Step 2. Get ParentContentFolderId 

  1. Open Data Loader.
  2. Log in in to the desired environment.
  3. Perform Export on ContentFolder object.


Notes: 

  • Make sure to include Content Folder ID field or include all fields.
  • You can enter this query if you want to export a specific library only:
Query: Field Name equals Library ID

Step 3. Prepare csv file.

Required fields:

  • Name - Name of the folder to be inserted.
  • Parent Content Folder Id - Starts with 07H. Can be found on the export file.

Step 4. Insert folders

  1. Open Data Loader.
  2. Log in to the desired environment if asked.
  3. Perform Insert on ContentFolder object.
Ytterligare resurser

Libraries

Salesforce Data Loader

Knowledge-artikelnummer

000380798

 
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