---
title: Import Identities
description: The IGA supports bulk importing of identity data from CSV files. IGA provides a CSV template that you can use to format your identity data. The maximum size file that can be imported is 50 MB.
component: identity-governance
version: 7.1.1
page_id: identity-governance:identities-guide:chap-manage-import
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/identity-governance/7.1.1/identities-guide/chap-manage-import.html
section_ids:
  csv_template: CSV Template
  run_bulk_import: Run Bulk Import
---

# Import Identities

The IGA supports bulk importing of identity data from CSV files. IGA provides a CSV template that you can use to format your identity data. The maximum size file that can be imported is 50 MB.

## CSV Template

The template includes the following properties:

**CSV Template Properties**

| Property              | Description                                    |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| userName              | The username for the user's account            |
| givenName             | The givenName for the user                     |
| sn                    | The surname for the user                       |
| mail                  | The user's email address                       |
| description           | A general description of the user              |
| accountStatus         | The current status of the account              |
| telephoneNumber       | The user's telephone or cell number            |
| postalAddress         | The user's postal address                      |
| city                  | The user's city of residence                   |
| postalCode            | The user's postal code                         |
| country               | The user's country                             |
| stateProvince         | The user's state or province of residence      |
| preferences/marketing | The user's marketing preferences               |
| preferences/updating  | The user's updates or notification preferences |

## Run Bulk Import

1. Log in to the IGA UI.

2. Click Identities, and then click Import.

3. Click New Import.

4. On the Upload CSV modal, select the managed identity object into which you want to import your CSV identities. For this example, click Users.

5. Click Next.

6. Click Browse to find your file(s) locally.

7. Enter or select one or more properties for unique record matching.

8. Click Next. The file gets uploaded into the system.