# Import Device Data

This procedure enables you to add or edit multiple device records in a CSV file, and then import the file onto MBG. This is handy when you need to add or amend many records at once.

To facilitate this process, you can download a copy of the device data spreadsheet for SIP or MiNet devices and use it as a template. After you have finished making updates, you can import the file back onto MBG. Your changes will be merged into the system, with new and updated data overwriting the previous configuration.

Notes:

- To read and edit the device data spreadsheet, you require a CSV-compatible application such as Microsoft Notepad or Excel®.

- The device data CSV file must be encoded as ASCII or (if special characters are included) UTF-8.

To obtain the device data spreadsheet and make updates:

1. Obtain a copy of the Device Data spreadsheet for SIP or MiNet.

2. Open the file in a CSV-compatible application.

3. Enter information that you wish to import for existing and new users.

4. Click Save As, enter a File Name, navigate to the folder where you wish to store the file, and click Save.

To import a device data spreadsheet to MBG:

1. On the MBG main page, click the Administration tab and then click File transfers.

2. Do one of the following:

- To import SIP data, click Choose file beside SIP CSV import/export: SIP Restore, browse to the location of the SIP Device Data CSV file (encoded in ASCII or UTF-8), click Open and then click SIP Restore. Click here to open a sample CSV file of SIP device.

- To import MiNet data, click Choose file beside MiNet CSV import/export: MiNet Restore, browse to the location of the MiNet Device Data CSV file (encoded in ASCII or UTF-8), click Open and then click MiNet Restore. Click here to open a sample CSV file of MiNet device.

A message displays indicating whether the import process was successful. If you experience a problem, correct the device data and re-import the file.