Generate and download a comma-separated values (CSV) template file for your data
import. The template includes the required object headers, which help you map your data to the
correct Salesforce object fields and prevent import errors.
Required Editions
Available in: Lightning Experience
User Permissions
Needed
To import CSV data:
Basic CSV Data Import
From the App Launcher, find and select the CSV File
Import app.
In the Generate Import Template window, click Start. You can
select Don't show this message again to skip this screen in the
future.
Search and select the Salesforce object for which you want to generate the import
template. For example, search for Account and select it from the list.
Click Generate & Download.
A CSV template file for the selected object is downloaded to your device. Open
the file, add data under the column headers, and then import it back when it’s
ready.
Did this article solve your issue?
Let us know so we can improve!
Loading
Salesforce Help | Article
Cookie Consent Manager
General Information
Required Cookies
Functional Cookies
Advertising Cookies
General Information
We use three kinds of cookies on our websites: required, functional, and advertising. You can choose whether functional and advertising cookies apply. Click on the different cookie categories to find out more about each category and to change the default settings.
Privacy Statement
Required Cookies
Always Active
Required cookies are necessary for basic website functionality. Some examples include: session cookies needed to transmit the website, authentication cookies, and security cookies.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enhance functions, performance, and services on the website. Some examples include: cookies used to analyze site traffic, cookies used for market research, and cookies used to display advertising that is not directed to a particular individual.
Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies track activity across websites in order to understand a viewer’s interests, and direct them specific marketing. Some examples include: cookies used for remarketing, or interest-based advertising.