Import Observer or Stakeholder Users via CSV
This CSV file can be used as a template for importing Observer or Stakeholder users: Template CSV File
Important Note: After downloading this template as a CSV file, please add the import mode (“safe”, “enforced” or “add-only”) at the begining of the file (first line). The import options are:
- safe - Insert new users and merge data for existing users
-i.e. if the user has tag_1 and uploaded version has tag_2 then result will be tag_1, tag_2.- enforced - Insert new users and override data for existing users
-i.e. if the user has tag_1 and uploaded version has tag_2 then result will be tag2.- add-only - Only insert new users and do not update existing users.
-i.e. if the user has tag_1 and uploaded version has tag_2 then result will be tag1.
Data Fields
- While preparing your CSV file, make sure you have the same column names with the table below. Column names should not be changed except for the customized columns (tag#, field#, value_#).
- Using a spreadsheet software, like Microsoft Excel, you can download your files in CSV format easily.
- In the table below, you can see which fields are required or have a mandatory format. Even if you want to leave a field value empty, please make sure you do not delete the column for that user.
Data Field | Required | Comments | Format (Mandatory) |
---|---|---|---|
username | Yes | Username should be in email format. | |
full_name | Yes | ||
email_address_1 | Yes | You can add up to 2 e-mail addresses for a user (at least one is required). | |
email_address_2 | |||
phone_1 | You can add up to 2 phone numbers for a user. These fields will be used for voice notifications. | “country calling code-phone number” (e.g. 1-5554446666) | |
phone_2 | “country calling code-phone number” (e.g. 90-5554446666) | ||
sms_1 | You can add up to 2 SMS numbers for a user. These fields will be used for SMS notifications. | “country calling code-phone number” (e.g. 1-5554446666) | |
sms_2 | “country calling code-phone number” (e.g. 90-5554446666) | ||
timezone | Supported Timezone IDs can be found by clicking on the link. | ||
skype_username | |||
locale | Supported Locale IDs can be found by clicking on the link. | ||
address_line | |||
city | |||
state_province | |||
postal_code | |||
country | |||
type | yes | type of the user you want to create | valid values are "observer" or "stakeholder" |
tag_# | You can add any number of tags. | Tags should be given under seperate field titles such as “tag_1”, “tag_2” etc. | |
field_# | Custom fields are for the additional information. Enter the name of the field in “field#” and the the related value for the field in “value#”. You can add any number of field#/value# pairs, as needed. A custom field can have multiple values related to it. In this case values should be named as “value_1.1”, “value_1.2” etc. where “1” is the id of the related custom field. | field_1,field_2,field_3 | |
value_# | Custom fields are for the additional information. Enter the name of the field in “field#” and the the related value for the field in “value#”. You can add any number of field#/value# pairs, as needed. A custom field can have multiple values related to it. In this case values should be named as “value_1.1”, “value_1.2” etc. where “1” is the id of the related custom field. | value_1, value_2, value_3.1, value_3.2 |
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Updated over 4 years ago