# Recovery Case Import

### Overview <a href="#overview" id="overview"></a>

You can add/or update [Recovery](https://docs.cw.crisisworks.com/modules/recovery) [Cases](https://docs.cw.crisisworks.com/modules/recovery/cases) in bulk using the Recovery Case Import options. For more information on Recovery and Cases refer to the following sections:

Refer to the register page for general instructions on importing:

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[..](https://docs.cw.crisisworks.com/system-administration/configuring-the-system/imports)
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#### Considerations <a href="#considerations" id="considerations"></a>

When importing consider the following:

* **Name** - is required for all geospatial items
* **Case ID** - if updating specific Case/s
* **Applicant Contact ID** - required to update an existing applicant associated with a case. This ID needs to match the ID of the applicant and can be exported in bulk via the [Reporting](https://docs.cw.crisisworks.com/system-administration/reporting) function.

You can add related applicant data to your case by adding the applicant fields to your input spreadsheet.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you don't specify an Applicant Contact ID in your input file, a new applicant will be created for the case.
{% endhint %}

### Import File <a href="#instructions" id="instructions"></a>

A CSV format file is required with the correct field mappings.

Refer to the Import Field Mappings section in the [Import Instructions](https://docs.cw.crisisworks.com/system-administration/configuring-the-system/imports/..#import-instructions) section for the latest import file requirements.

### Import Steps <a href="#import-steps" id="import-steps"></a>

To import the file:

1. Refer to the general instructions in [Imports](https://docs.cw.crisisworks.com/system-administration/configuring-the-system/imports).
2. In the General section select **Type**: *Register Items*
3. For **Parsing Rule:** select *Recovery Case Import*
4. Under **Import File:** use the **Add file** button