# Bulk Import Certification

1. Go to Certifications Tab, on the left side navigation.
2. Click on **Bulk Import**
3. Redirected to Data Import
4. In Data Import, choose your **Import Method**

   a. File Upload

   b. FTP Server

   c. API Integration
5. Choose **'File Upload'** as your data import method
6. Select the files you want to upload
7. Click on the upload section to select the files from your local device

   a. *You may also drag and drop the files you want to upload*
8. After selecting the files, click on the **Upload** Button
9. After system validation, your data will successfully be added to IAF CertSearch
10. Once completed, click the **'Submit'** button
11. If all data is valid, the Certified Entity and its certificate will be successfully added to the IAF CertSearch.

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**Note:** If errors are encountered during the import process, go to [Error Handling](/accreditation-bodies/error-handling/error-handling.md).
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To know more about Certification and Certified Entity fields, click [**here**](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification/certification-file-templates.md)**.**

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### Related Articles

> [Update Certificate Information](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/certifications/edit-certificate.md)
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> [Add Multiple Standards](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/certifications/add-multiple-standards.md)
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> [Add Additional Sites](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/certifications/add-additional-sites.md)


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