nocodb/packages/noco-docs/docs/050.tables/030.create-table-via-import.md

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Create table via import	Learn how to create a table in NocoDB via import from CSV, Excel or JSON.	Tables Import CSV Excel JSON	NocoDB table create table import table import csv import excel import json

Import table from CSV / Excel / JSON

Accessing import modal

There are two ways to access import modal:

1. From the base dashboard

2. From the base context menu

Importing file

There are two ways to upload source file:

1. Upload from local directory

1. Select Upload tab from the Quick import modal.
2. Click on file upload button or drag and drop file to the modal.
3. Advance Settings (optional)
4. Click on Import button.

2. Upload from URL

1. Select URL tab from the Quick import modal.
2. Paste the URL of the file.
3. Advance Settings (optional)
4. Click on Import button.

:::info

• Multiple files can be imported at once.
• Supported file formats: CSV, Excel, JSON
• Maximum file size: 5 MB :::

Import configurations

1. Table name - defaults to the name of the file; double click to edit (Optional).
2. Field configurations (Optional)
   • Field name - name of the field as identified from import file header; click to edit.
   • Field type - inferred from the data in the field; click to edit.
   • Options - For Single select and Multi select field types, options identified are listed here; click to edit.
3. Remove field - Click on delete icon to exclude a field in source file from being imported (Optional)
4. Click on Import button to start importing the file.

Advanced Settings

• Number of Records for Datatype Inference: Default value is set to 500 records.
• Automatic Field Type Detection: Enabled by default. If selected, the system will automatically detect field types. Otherwise, all fields will default to "SingleLineText."
• Utilize First Records as Headers: Enabled by default. If selected, the first record in the spreadsheet will be treated as the header record and its contents will be used as field names.
• Import Data: Enabled by default. If selected, all data will be imported; otherwise, only the table will be created.

:::info By default, the first field will be chosen as Display Value and cannot be deleted. :::

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• Create a new table
• Import data from Csv/Xlsx into existing table
• Rename a table
• Duplicate a table
• Delete a table