Import groups
Use the Bulk import groups bulk operation to import groups in bulk. Before you begin, review the information in Perform bulk operations.
When performing a bulk import of groups:
The header row contains only one column with Name as the value
Every data row must have an existing Identity as a Service group name
CSV file format
The following is a sample CSV file to help you get started:
Name
Group1
Group2
Group3
Group4
Download a sample file: ImportGroupSample.csv
Group import attributes
The following table summarizes supported Identity as a Service group import attributes.
Table: Bulk import groups
|
Attribute |
Header Value |
Required |
|
This is the only required column. Every data row must have a group name.. |
Name |
Yes |
Bulk import groups
How to bulk import groupHow to bulk import group
Click 
> Bulk Operations. The Bulk Operations page appears.
Click 
. The Add Bulk Operation page appears.
From the Actions drop-down list, select Import.
From the Operations drop-down list, select Groups.
Select the File Delimiter Pipe (|) or Comma (,). The File Delimiter type identifies the character in your CSV file used to specify the boundary between each user or group name.
Note: If a data field requires a delimiter value or white space, put quotation marks around that field. If you do not, the information will not import.
Set the Maximum Number of Retries to set the number of bulk import attempts if it is not immediately successful. The default value is 5. This setting prevents an endless number of retry attempt if the operation fails.
Enter a unique Name that identifies the operation in the Bulk Operations List page.
Enter a Description that describes the purpose of the operation.
Click Upload your CSV file and browse to select the bulk operations file.
Click Initiate and Upload.
The Start/Stop dialog box appears.
Click Start. When the upload completes, a Finished prompt appears.
Click Finished. You are returned to the Bulk Operations List page. Your bulk operation appears in the Bulk Operations page.
To see a summary of the upload, click 
to view the details of the bulk operation, including any error information.
To download a log file of the import operation, click 
next to the name of your operation to download the log file.
Click 
in the Refresh column to refresh the status of a bulk operation. This option appears only when a refresh is available.
Click to view the details of the bulk operation.