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title: "Running an import from Import Maintenance"
canonical: "https://support.soutron.net/space/HG/3279634/Running%20an%20import%20from%20Import%20Maintenance"
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Imports can be run directly from the Import Maintenance screen, rather than using the [Task Centre](https://soutron.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HG/pages/3277173).

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# Running the Import

**To access Importing, select** <span style="color: #ff0000">**Modules > Import > Import Maintenance**</span>.

The page displays as follows:

![image](media://fa1af832-8f7e-4e2b-899d-a1d2543b6259)

This shows import profiles that have been defined previously.

To run an import:

1. Click the radio button next to the profile
2. Click **Start Import** in the Actions menu.

![image](media://2d9522fe-ea69-42e2-a58a-2fd8761f18a9)

You will then be shown a series of tabs with which to define the import.

### Record Tab

You need to define the following, from the drop-down lists:

- Language
- Office
- Content Type
- Record Type

### Data Source Tab

 

![image](media://3bf432d9-941a-413b-9017-227c5392ec1c)

Source type option:

1. Import configuration: will use the file and folder path defined in the import template
2. Import folder: will use the folder path specified in System Configuration Maintenance
3. Server file system path: allows you to specify an alternative folder path from the server. The Task service must have access to the folder.

**Move processed files to the processed folder:** this will override the value set in the import template and move the file to the processed folder if checked.

### Duplicate Detection Tab

![image](media://3dfd3ce9-376d-4c4d-a694-27175125974a)

**Run Duplicate Detection when import completes:** This overrides the value set in the Import Template.

### Export Report Tab

 

![image](media://66bb5f1c-e62f-4455-b076-f9e059b3354b)

This allows an email to be sent to you once the import is complete.

A notification template should be set up in advance.

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### Post-Import Tab

![image](media://589f9993-3037-49c4-87c8-d84d38798513)

This tab allows you to pre-define several [global edit operations](https://soutron.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HG/pages/3278265).

Once the import is complete, each global edit operation will be executed in turn.

 

When you have finished, click on **Run import**.

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**Experiencing problems with importing? See the **[**Troubleshooting Guide**](https://soutron.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HG/pages/3278146)**.**