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title: Enable External Device Database Import Job
slug: reference-guide-3-0-0/enable-external-device-database-import-job
description: Learn how to import instances from an external database by creating a Single Connect job for synchronization. Set up the job in the Jobs Scheduler in the Administration section, specify the Trigger Name and Cron Expression, and enable the job to periodica
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createdAt: 2022-08-03T09:32:31.000Z
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Importing instances from an external database requires a Single Connect job for synchronization. The job will update the information on Single Connect periodically, depending on the cron expression:

1. Navigate to **Administration** > **Jobs Scheduler**.
2. Open the **Trigger List** tab.
3. Select **DeviceDatabaseImportJob** as the Job.
4. Fill in the **Trigger Name** and **Cron Expression** fields.
5. To enable the job, select **Enabled** for the** Active **field and click **Save**.