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# Uploading Data to Fabric in Bulk

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Although users can still upload data via the usual File Uploader for the time being, Fabric's new bulk ingest feature makes creating and updating multiple records more efficient and intuitive. 
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## :desktop:   Using Data Ingest

Learn how to upload data in bulk using Data Ingest:

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:magic\_wand: Tip: To add multiple values to a Multi-Select Dropdown or Chip Selector field, make sure to separate your values with commas. For example, ' Crime, Drama, Suspense'.

![](https://1453363788-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPS7xvtVOuEwjKjl1m1Xs%2Fuploads%2FwCKoFz65YbVMWTdsDhNZ%2FScreenshot%202024-07-12%20at%2015.01.18.png?alt=media\&token=8fb6b03f-2525-4d68-aebe-4eb7166d035a)<img src="https://1453363788-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPS7xvtVOuEwjKjl1m1Xs%2Fuploads%2F3Q4SaJWAR0on7zTkNA1A%2FScreenshot%202024-07-12%20at%2014.59.12.png?alt=media&amp;token=b66c30c4-2524-4c0a-ae7f-16be91fcf1d2" alt="" data-size="line">

For the Also Known As (AKA) field, separate using a pipe ( | ). For example, \
' Notebook, The | Notebook ' .
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{% @arcade/embed flowId="fAt7owtpA5nPkhYtSglf" url="<https://app.arcade.software/flows/fAt7owtpA5nPkhYtSglf/view>" %}

<details>

<summary>1. Launch the Uploader and import your data.</summary>

![](https://1453363788-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPS7xvtVOuEwjKjl1m1Xs%2Fuploads%2F9OMsA8bBrOqVsEoJWVAc%2FScreenshot%202023-07-06%20at%2017.42.21.png?alt=media\&token=2819d560-9d6b-4fce-b833-8cdafce4b349)

Download an Excel or CSV template to aid your data import.&#x20;

Import your data as a XLS(X), CSV, TSV, XML or JSON.

![](https://1453363788-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPS7xvtVOuEwjKjl1m1Xs%2Fuploads%2F3uEkLytEGlYLkSv4dUUd%2FScreenshot%202023-07-06%20at%2017.42.36.png?alt=media\&token=fa472fc0-2d90-4dc2-91cf-607d46b28e5d)

</details>

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<summary>2. Select the header row </summary>

![](https://1453363788-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPS7xvtVOuEwjKjl1m1Xs%2Fuploads%2F5OgLFXRVqbyAVjY83r4y%2FScreenshot%202023-07-06%20at%2017.42.49.png?alt=media\&token=25d8e3d4-886f-4a24-aba3-e83e40b0a632)

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<summary>3. Match columns</summary>

Most fields should match automatically.

![](https://1453363788-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPS7xvtVOuEwjKjl1m1Xs%2Fuploads%2FtrZj3rNp3qSAfyh5VRXP%2FScreenshot%202023-07-06%20at%2017.42.59.png?alt=media\&token=45cb05be-b62c-4859-9af1-d4bdf9a3c66e)

A warning appears for unmatched fields, and you can select the correct corresponding Fabric field manually.

![](https://1453363788-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPS7xvtVOuEwjKjl1m1Xs%2Fuploads%2FAMwIJN0Eo4QOkrbLCh5k%2FScreenshot%202023-07-06%20at%2017.43.14.png?alt=media\&token=92973543-83bc-47f6-9364-a5e98d752e54)

</details>

<details>

<summary>4. Review and resolve errors</summary>

An error may occur when a required field is missing.

![](https://1453363788-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPS7xvtVOuEwjKjl1m1Xs%2Fuploads%2Fb9GpxS9cYmOUjYxxmUIP%2FScreenshot%202023-07-06%20at%2017.43.29.png?alt=media\&token=c8f24015-d551-436f-95dc-5dc14f613c78)

You can edit rows and fields.&#x20;

![](https://1453363788-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPS7xvtVOuEwjKjl1m1Xs%2Fuploads%2Fwv91p9e27perBWg8FSPA%2FScreenshot%202023-07-06%20at%2017.43.40.png?alt=media\&token=3ca625d4-d429-4232-9b48-c07dded1d4cb)

</details>

<details>

<summary>5. Ingest Complete </summary>

You will receive this message if there have been some errors.&#x20;

![](https://1453363788-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPS7xvtVOuEwjKjl1m1Xs%2Fuploads%2F7tyCRjeLd0LjOK1HOJSw%2FScreenshot%202023-07-06%20at%2017.44.19.png?alt=media\&token=e210e1da-82d7-4ec3-903f-840c5c4d070e)

</details>

{% hint style="info" %}
Add a Meta Id to update existing records rather than creating a new one.&#x20;
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***

<details>

<summary>Related Articles</summary>

* [<mark style="color:blue;">Linkage</mark>](/fabric-knowledge-base/learn-the-application/discovery-record-tabs/linkage.md)
* [<mark style="color:blue;">Creating, Enriching & Deleting Records</mark>](/fabric-knowledge-base/learn-the-application/destinations/discovery-record-search/new-record-search/creating-enriching-and-deleting-records.md)
* [<mark style="color:blue;">Image Uploader</mark>](/fabric-knowledge-base/learn-the-application/destinations/preferences/image-uploader.md)

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