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# Create a New Import Profile

This page contains the step-by-step instruction links on how to create a new import profile using the Import Wizard

## Overview

For any unique data set imported to Paradigm using the **Import Wizard** menu, it is recommended that a new import profile is created and saved for future imports. Creating a New Import Profile provides you with an opportunity to examine your data and match them to Paradigm accordingly. 

Refer to the workflow section below for step-by-step instructions on how you can create a new Import Profile.

## Workflow

Follow the instructions below in order:

* [Step 1 - Upload the Data Source File](/home/paradigm-knowledge-base/importing-data/workflows/import-wizard/create-a-new-import-profile/step-1-upload-the-data-source-file.md)
* [Step 2 - Map the Source Data Fields to Paradigm Fields](/home/paradigm-knowledge-base/importing-data/workflows/import-wizard/create-a-new-import-profile/step-2-map-the-source-data-fields-to-paradigm-fields.md)
* [Step 3 - Match the External Values to Paradigm Values](/home/paradigm-knowledge-base/importing-data/workflows/import-wizard/create-a-new-import-profile/step-3-match-the-external-values-to-paradigm-values.md)
* [Step 4 - Match the Unique Identifier Fields for Existing Records Search](/home/paradigm-knowledge-base/importing-data/workflows/import-wizard/create-a-new-import-profile/step-4-match-the-unique-identifier-fields-for-existing-records-search.md)
* [Step 5 - Save Import and Process Files](/home/paradigm-knowledge-base/importing-data/workflows/import-wizard/create-a-new-import-profile/step-5-save-import-and-process-files.md)

## Examples

To learn how to create a new import profile, refer to the example scenario of animated workflows:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><mark style="color:blue;">Import Students'</mark> <mark style="color:blue;">Information</mark></p><p></p></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/home/paradigm-knowledge-base/importing-data/workflows/import-wizard/create-a-new-import-profile/examples/import-students-information.md">Import Students' Information</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Import Students' Contact Information</mark></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/home/paradigm-knowledge-base/importing-data/workflows/import-wizard/create-a-new-import-profile/examples/import-students-contact-information.md">Import Students' Contact Information</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Update Students' Visa Numbers and Expiry Dates</mark></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/home/paradigm-knowledge-base/importing-data/workflows/import-wizard/create-a-new-import-profile/examples/update-students-visa-numbers-and-expiry-dates.md">Update Students' Visa Numbers and Expiry Dates</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Add Students' Notes</mark> </td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/home/paradigm-knowledge-base/importing-data/workflows/import-wizard/create-a-new-import-profile/examples/add-students-notes.md">Add Students' Notes</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;">Import Base Unit Records</mark></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/home/paradigm-knowledge-base/importing-data/workflows/import-wizard/create-a-new-import-profile/examples/import-base-unit-records.md">Import Base Unit Records</a></td></tr></tbody></table>