## Zoho Inventory Documentation Index

Access the complete documentation index at:
https://www.zoho.com/us/inventory/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available documentation pages before proceeding.

# Importing Data

You can import bulk data from your hard-drive into any of the modules within Zoho Inventory. This saves you a lot of time from manual entry.

In the following steps we will demonstrate the process of importing invoices. The import process involves three steps:

*   [Step 1 - Configure](/us/inventory/help/import-export/import.html#import-1)
*   [Step 2 - Map Fields](/us/inventory/help/import-export/import.html#import-2)
*   [Step 3 - Preview](/us/inventory/help/import-export/import.html#import-3)

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### Step 1 - Configure

*   Log in to your Zoho Inventory account.
    
*   Navigate to the **Invoices** module or any other module.
    
*   Click the **More icon** button on the top right corner.
    
*   Select **Import Invoices** option from the dropdown.
    
    ![menu drop down](/inventory/help/images/invoice/invoice-import-1.png)
    
*   Upload the relevant **.csv** or **.tsv** type file from your device. You can download and refer the **sample file** from this page to prepare the data on your import file.
    
*   Choose the character encoding involved from the dropdown. By default, the character encoding is **UTF-8(Unicode)**.
    
*   Choose the **File Delimiter**(comma or semicolon). By default it will be comma for a .csv type file.
    
*   Click **Next** to proceed to mapping the fields.
    
    ![upload file page](/inventory/help/images/invoice/invoice-import-2.png)

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### Step 2 - Map Fields

*   Zoho Inventory finds similar fields and maps them automatically. You can make changes, if needed.
    
*   Check the box near the **Save these selections for use during future imports** option to automate mapping for future imports.
    
*   Click **Next** to proceed to the _Preview_ window.
    
    ![mapping fields page](/inventory/help/images/invoice/invoice-import-4.png)
    

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### Step 3 - Preview

Here a summary of the number of invoices ready for import, number of skipped records and unmapped fields will be shown.

*   Click **Previous** to make changes.
    
*   If everything is ready, click **Import**.
    
    ![preview page](/inventory/help/images/invoice/invoice-import-5.png)

Similarly, you can swiftly upload large volume of data into the other modules in Zoho Inventory.

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