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title: "Import CSV data into a survey"
url: "https://openforis.support/questions/3189/import-csv-data-into-a-survey"
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answer_count: 1
asked: "2021-07-22T06:35:56"
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# Import CSV data into a survey

Asked by rlfonseca on 2021-07-22

How can I import CSV data into an already registered survey? I saw only formats: Collect Survey (.collect) Collect Backup (.collect-backup), Collect Earth (.cep) or Collect Survey XML (.xml). 
Are there other formats available like CVS, txt ou XLSX?


## Answer (score 1, by Stefano (OF) on 2021-07-22)

Link: https://openforis.support/questions/3189/import-csv-data-into-a-survey/3190

Dear user,  
First of all, once you have defined all the variables (attributes) of your survey, or at least most of them, you have to *Publish* the survey.  
Once published, you have to select it from the top right dropdown and then you should be able to access the *Data Management* section, where you will see the list of records (empty at the beginning).  
There you will have the possibility to *Import* data from Excel/CSV files using the button in the top bar.  
Many thanks,  
Open Foris Team