The Imports page allows you to upload data into Branchcast in bulk. From here, you can view all previous imports, start a new import, and manage or delete existing imports.
Access Imports
- From the left-side menu, click Data > Imports.
- On the Imports page, you can:
- View all existing imports.
- Add a new import.
- Delete an import.
Import List Details
Each import listed includes:
- Type – The type of data being imported (e.g., Series, Speakers, Sermons, or Posts).
- Status – Displays the progress or result of the import (e.g., Completed, In Progress, or Failed).
- Started By – The user who initiated the import.
- Started At – The date and time the import began.
- Actions – Option to Delete the import record.
View Import Details
Click on an import to view additional details, including:
- Type – The type of import performed.
- Status – The current state or completion result of the import.
- Imported File – A downloadable file containing the imported records.
Add a New Import
- Click + New Import.
- From the Import Type dropdown, select the type of data you want to import:
- Series
- Speakers
- Sermons
- Posts
- Once chosen, the Required fields and Optional fields for the import will be shown.
- Click on Show Details to view more specifics such as descriptions of the Field and Definition as well as an Example.
- Click Download Template to have the template downloaded directly to your computer.
- Sermons includes a Sermons template and the ability to download the speaker list and series list.
- Posts includes a Posts template and the ability to download the feed list.
- Under Import File (CSV), click Choose File to upload your CSV file.
- Once your file is selected, click Import to begin the upload.
- Click Cancel to exit without importing.
Tips
- Only CSV files are supported for imports.
- Make sure your CSV file matches the field requirements for the selected import type.
- Imports may take several minutes depending on the file size.
- Check the Status column to confirm completion or troubleshoot any errors.