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title: Bulk Data Type Import
slug: singleconnect-reference-guide-3-1-0/bulk-data-type-import
description: Learn how to define data types efficiently using the bulk import feature with step-by-step instructions. Download a template file from the Bulk Import tab, fill it with your pattern list, and save it locally. Upload the file to effortlessly add the patter
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createdAt: 2022-08-01T17:37:24.000Z
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Data Types can be defined using the bulk import feature to allow more varied data discovery.

1. Navigate to the** Bulk Import **tab.
2. Click the **Download Template** link to create a bulk pattern list.
3. Fill in the downloaded Microsoft Excel file template with the pattern list and save it on the local computer.

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- Select the pattern list file and click **Upload File**.

After these steps, the pattern list is added to the Parse Result Section of the Bulk Import Screen.

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- Click** Import Pattern.**

The patterns are added to the Data Types tab.