# Bulk User Import in Oobeya Using CSV

Oobeya allows you to create multiple users simultaneously by importing a CSV file. The CSV file should contain information about each user in a specific format.

### CSV File Format

An example CSV file should look like this:

<pre class="language-csv"><code class="lang-csv">name,surname,email,companyRole,username,userType
<strong>Mike,Miller,mike.miller@oobeya.io,TEAM_LEAD,mike.miller,DB
</strong>John,Doe,john.doe@oobeya.io,MANAGER,john.doe,DB
Grace,Hopper,grace.hopper@oobeya.io,DEVELOPER,grace.hopper,DB
</code></pre>

#### Explanation of Fields

* **name**: First name of the user
* **surname**: Last name of the user
* **email**: Email address of the user
* **companyRole**: Role of the user within the company. You can select the proper Oobeya Company Roles from the list below:

```
DEVELOPER,
QA_ENGINEER,
DEVOPS_ENGINEER,
BUSINESS_ANALYST,
PROJECT_MANAGER,
SCRUM_MASTER,
PRODUCT_OWNER,
PRODUCT_MANAGER,
TEAM_LEAD,
MANAGER,
DIRECTOR,
EXECUTIVE_BOARD_MEMBER,
TECH_LEAD
```

* **username**: Username for logging into Oobeya
* **userType**: The type of user account. Use "DB" for standard database-authenticated users.

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### Importing the CSV File

1. Navigate to ***Administration Panel > Go To Admin Settings***.
2. Open ***Users & Groups***.
3. Click the **settings icon** and select **"Bulk Import From CSV"**.<br>

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4. Select your CSV file and click the '**Import**' button.

<figure><img src="https://3582076375-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MGIlBSTjQtZxUoFwUx4%2Fuploads%2FPF4E07p6ex0ZiZFWTcZu%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=77905257-5413-4265-a5e2-30af7b7e59ff" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Import CSV file</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="danger" %}
Please make sure that your CSV file does not include any syntax errors. Otherwise, you may view an error message.
{% endhint %}