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title: Import project tasks for multiple projects
description: Import project tasks for multiple projects from an external file system or data source using import sets and transform maps.
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last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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# Import project tasks for multiple projects

Import project tasks for multiple projects from an external file system or data source using import sets and transform maps.

## Before you begin

Role required: import\_transformer, import\_admin, or admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **System Import Sets** > **Load Data**.

2.  Select the **Existing table** option.

3.  From the Import set table list, select the **Import planned task \[imp\_planned\_task\]** option.

4.  In the **Source of the import** field, select File, and then select **Choose File** to select the source Excel spreadsheet.

    \[Omitted image "import\_task\_file.png"\] Alt text: Import task file configuration form

5.  If required, specify the Work sheet and Header row number.

6.  Select **Submit**

    The imported data is available in the selected Import Set table.

7.  Create field mappings for custom columns.

    For more information, see Create field mappings.

8.  Transform the data from the import set table to the target table.

    For more information, see Run an import.


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