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# Import data connections

In Pentaho Data Catalog, you can import and configure multiple data connections by uploading data connection details in CSV format, minimizing the risk of errors due to manual input.

Ensure you have all data connection details in CSV format that you want to create connections to data sources. If you are migrating from different Data Catalog instances, you can export data connection details in CSV format. For more information, see [Export data connections](/pdc-admin/ldc-manage-data-sources-cp/pdc-export-data-connections.md).

Perform the following steps to import data connection details in Data Catalog:

1. Click **Management** in left navigation menu.

   The Manage Your Environment page opens.
2. In the **Resources** card, click **Data Sources**.

   The Manage Data Sources and Data Centers page opens.
3. Click **Import**.

   The Import Connections dialog box opens.
4. Upload the CSV file containing the data connection details and click **Continue**.

   It starts uploading the connections and configuring the data source connections. You can click **View Workers** and monitor the progress. For more information about tracking the progress, see [Manage worker processes](/pdc-admin/manage-worker-processes-cp.md).

You have successfully imported the data connection details and configured data sources in Data Catalog.

You can also export data connections. See [Export data connections](/pdc-admin/ldc-manage-data-sources-cp/pdc-export-data-connections.md) for more information.


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