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title: Registering Data Import
slug: en/registering-data-import
description: Learn how to import data from another database into CITSmart with this helpful document. Discover the importance of programming and database knowledge, as well as the process for registering the external connection. Follow step-by-step instructions on acc
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createdAt: 2021-10-27T01:03:57.000Z
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The purpose of this functionality is to import the data from another database to
&#x20;the <font color="#3b9f0f">**CITSmart** </font>database.

This feature provides a variety of actions, such as <font color="#3b9f0f">**including, changing, and
 deleting a data import**</font>.

## Before getting started

To import the data, it is necessary:

- [x] To have knowledge about programming and
  &#x20;databases;
- [x] In addition to previously registering the external connection.

## Procedure

1. Access the functionality through the main menu `System > Data Importing and
    Loading > Data Import`;
2. Depending on the import form chosen in the Import By field, different fields
   &#x20;are available;
3. Click on "**Run Routine**" to execute the data import;
4. Click on "**Save**".