# Import Classes & Users

## Import Classes

To batch import classes from a .csv or .txt file select **Import** in the Classes Left Navigation Menu.

![The Import Classes Page](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MFGWBtbTeRRaEywb_YQ%2F-MFGZP2BoA0BWed0yuVR%2FCM%20Import%20Class.png?alt=media\&token=401b82b8-be5b-4efb-bcf2-77772c6c8a68)

### 1. :books: Batch Import of Classes

Before importing a class, you can select whether or not the assignments for a specific course should be copied. You can also select the campus on which they will be available. In order to import a batch of classes, you will need to create and save a .csv or .txt file that you can import. You can download a sample file if you do not have this file already created.

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**Hint:** If there are any errors during the import process, they will be listed at the bottom of the screen.
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### 2. :gear: Import Settings

If you want to copy assignments from a class that already exists, you can select an existing class from the drop-down menu, and then select the specific campus to which you would like to import the assignments.

### 3. :outbox\_tray: Upload File

The **Choose File** button allows you to browse and upload a .txt or .csv file already saved to your computer or device.

### 4. :tada: Import Classes

When you are ready to import the class or assignment information, clicking the Import button will save your changes for you.

## Importing New Users

![The Import Users Page](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MFGWBtbTeRRaEywb_YQ%2F-MFGZSVt381yJtBACT_l%2FCM%20Import%20Users.png?alt=media\&token=d63601f1-9afb-467c-aa32-9db5d2ab2e8f)

### 1. :woman\_student: Batch Import of New Users

You can import students by selecting **Import New Students** the Actions menu on the Classes page.  If you would like to use automatically generated passwords for your students, click the **Download Sample .csv** button to download a sample file that demonstrates the appropriate format. If you are supplying your own passwords manually, click the **Download Sample with Passwords .csv** button to download a sample file that demonstrates the appropriate format.

If you are importing **new students**, the file should show student information as follows:

1. Student ID
2. Last Name
3. First Name
4. User Name
5. Email
6. Registration Code (optional)

If you are importing **existing students**, the file should show student information as follows:

1. Student ID or User Name (depending on the option you select)
2. Registration Code (optional).

### 2. :gear: Import Settings

If your school is using the **Auto Register Students with Pre-loaded codes** feature, clicking the checkbox will load pre-existing codes for each student. If your school is using single application registration codes, you can select your desired SIMnet application from the drop-down menu.

If you are using automatically generated passwords for your students, ensure that the **Passwords: Generated** radio button is selected. If you are supplying your own manually created passwords, select the **Passwords: Imported** radio button.

### 3. :outbox\_tray: Upload File

The **Choose File** button allows you to browse and upload a .txt or .csv file already saved to your computer or device.

### 4. :tada: Import Users

When you are ready to import the user or student information, clicking the Import button will save your changes for you.

## Batch Import Existing Users

You can import students by selecting **Import Existing Students** the Actions menu on the Classes page.  If you would like to use automatically generated passwords for your students, click the **Download Sample .csv** button to download a sample file that demonstrates the appropriate format. 

![Upload existing students view.](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MHrGPnHHUns5JgiUhhE%2F-MHrK2STHxOs6rlTGoeI%2FScreen%20Shot%202020-09-22%20at%203.36.38%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=f9f8ec6a-ca00-405a-a16f-4f0a3bec3735)

### :file\_folder: Import Settings

If importing students with a Single Application Registration Code select the application to apply to each imported student. Select Student ID or Username based on what criteria is supplied in the import file.