Save time with Backlog’s new batch import feature
Manually adding issues one by one is no one’s idea of a good time, especially when you’re kicking off a big project or migrating data. That’s why we’re excited to announce Backlog’s new batch import feature.
Now, you can register up to 250 issues at once just by uploading a simple CSV file. No repetitive clicking or duplicate data entry. Just one upload, and you’re done.
How it works
From your project’s issue list screen, you’ll see a new button: Batch import. Click it to open the import dialog. If you don’t have a CSV file ready yet, no worries—just hit Download template to get a sample file with all the issue properties listed as headers, as well as sample data. You can fill in what you need, skip what you don’t, and upload it when you’re ready.
Need more details? Check out our support article for all the nitty-gritty details.
What can you import?
Just about everything you’d normally enter manually when creating issues, like:
- Subject
- Issue type
- Assignee
- Start and due dates
- Categories
- Parent issues
- Custom fields
There are only two main things to keep in mind:
- You can’t set issue statuses during import.
- The properties available will depend on your project settings, just like when adding issues manually.
Want to assign multiple categories or set up parent-child relationships between tasks? Just separate multiple values with commas, and make sure any parent issue is included in the same CSV file.
Uploading your file
Once your file’s ready:
- Click Batch import.
- Upload your CSV.
- If Backlog spots anything off (like a missing value or unmatched field), it’ll flag it so you can fix and re-upload.
- Need to map a CSV field to an existing project value? You’ll be prompted to do that.
- Review your issues, and if everything looks good, click Start batch import.
You’ll see a progress bar as your issues are being added. And even if you close the dialog, the import keeps going in the background.
Ready to try it?
The next time you need to import a large number of issues, Batch import can save you valuable time. Try it for yourself in Backlog today! And as always, if you have questions or run into any issues, our support team is here to help.