> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/templates.md).

# Templates

IAF CertSearch requires the AB to download the provided templates to successfully import their data into the IAF CertSearch database.

### CB Data Templates

To download the CB **Excel** Data Templates:

1. Under Data Management, go to the Import Certification Body page
2. In Download Data Templates, click the **'Excel Template'** button

#### Related Articles

> [Manage CB Data from Excel](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification-body/certification-body-templates/manage-data-in-excel.md)
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> [Certification Body Fields Glossary](/accreditation-bodies/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/certification-body-fields-glossary.md)

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To download the CB **XML** Data Templates:

1. Under Data Management, go to the Import Certification Body page
2. In Download Data Templates, click the **'XML Template'** button

#### Related Articles

> [Manage CB Data from XML](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification-body/certification-body-templates/manage-data-in-xml.md)
>
> [Certification Body Fields Glossary](/accreditation-bodies/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/certification-body-fields-glossary.md)