# Data Mapping by Country

{% hint style="info" %}
If you choose not to map your data, ensure that you define the country using IAF CertSearch's Countries dataset. You can view the full list here: [Countries ](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/iaf-certsearch-dataset/countries)
{% endhint %}

To perform the mapping, choose **"Country"** as the Field Name.

1. Go to **'Import Settings'** 
2. Click the **'Global Mapping'** tab
3. In the Data Mapping tab, click the **'+ Add Data Mapping'** button

<figure><img src="/files/B9znyRJc6ijvevNwdGiN" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add Data Mapping button</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Select **Country** as the Field Name you want to do that mapping to.

   <figure><img src="/files/hq8cgRssUUwObgFXt13J" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
5. Enter the value of the source data, example: UK&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/dwDZB37skzL9hYxUrpKs" alt=""><figcaption><p>Data value of country from the source file</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Select the target **Country Name** where you want the source to be mapped.

<figure><img src="/files/ERuWsaK14cmnZnhhClYW" alt=""><figcaption><p>Target country of the data value from source file "UK"</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
In this case, "**UK**" is the data value defined from the source (e.g., Excel/XML file). The system will not process this data because "**UK**" is not recognized as part of the country's dataset. To successfully import the data, you must map it to the correct country name recognized by the system—in this example, "**United Kingdom**."
{% endhint %}

5. To add multiple mapping just click the Add Data Mapping button:
6. Once done, click the **'Submit'** button


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