Import groups

Use the Bulk import groups bulk operation to import groups in bulk. Before you begin, review the information in Bulk operations.

When performing a bulk import of groups:

• The header row contains only one column with Name as the value
• Every data row must have an existing Identity as a Service group name

CSV file format

The following is a sample CSV file to help you get started:

Name
Group1
Group2
Group3
Group4

Download a sample file: ImportGroupSample.csv

Group import attributes

The following table summarizes supported Identity as a Service group import attributes.

Table: Bulk import groups

Attribute	Description	Header Value	Required
NameName	This is the only required column. Every data row must have a group name..	Name	Yes

Bulk import groups

How to bulk import group

1. Click > Bulk Operations. The Bulk Operations page appears.
2. Click . The Add Bulk Operation page appears.
3. From the Operations drop-down list, select Groups.
4. From the Actions drop-down list, select Import.
5. Select the File Delimiter Pipe (|) or Comma (,). The File Delimiter type identifies the character in your CSV file used to specify the boundary between each user or group name.

note

If a data field requires a delimiter value or white space, put quotation marks around that field. If you do not, the information will not import.

6. Set the Maximum Number of Retries to set the number of bulk import attempts if it is not immediately successful. The default value is 5. This setting prevents an endless number of retry attempts if the operation fails.
7. Enter a unique Name that identifies the operation in the Bulk Operations List page.
8. Enter a Description that describes the purpose of the operation.
9. Click Upload your CSV file and browse to select the bulk operations file.
10. Click Initiate and Upload.
11. The Start/Stop dialog box appears.
12. Click Start. When the upload completes, a Finished prompt appears.
13. Click Finished. You are returned to the Bulk Operations List page. Your bulk operation appears in the Bulk Operations page.
14. To see a summary of the upload, click to view the details of the bulk operation, including any error information.
15. To download a log file of the import operation, click next to the name of your operation to download the log file.
16. Click in the Refresh column to refresh the status of a bulk operation. This option appears only when a refresh is available.
17. Click to view the details of the bulk operation.