Bulk Data Import Guide
When importing very large datasets (e.g., more than 5,000 documents), it's recommended to use the command-line utility bench data-import instead of the web interface. This approach avoids web request timeouts and ensures a more reliable import process.
Example Command:
bench --site test.erpnext.com data-import ~/Downloads/Activity_Type.csv
Command Help
bench data-import --help
Command Usage:
bench data-import [OPTIONS]
This command allows bulk import of documents into your site from CSV or XLSX files.
Options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
--file FILE |
Path to import file (.csv, .xlsx).Consider that relative paths will resolve from 'sites' directory [required] |
--doctype TEXT |
DocType target to import [required] |
--type [Insert\|Update] |
Insert New Records or Update Existing Records |
--submit-after-import |
Submit document after importing it |
--mute-emails |
Mute emails during import |
--help |
Show this message and exit. |
Note:
- The
--fileoption can be omitted if the file path is provided as a positional argument.
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