--- title: How do I import Asset Types from a CSV file? description: Import Asset Types and Subtypes into SiteConnect from a CSV file using the provided template, then check the results by email. --- [Skip to content](https://docs.sitesoft.com/import-asset-types-from-csv#main-content) [![SiteConnect Logos (LinkedIn Post)](https://docs.sitesoft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SiteConnect%20Logos%20(LinkedIn%20Post).png?width=161&height=26&name=SiteConnect%20Logos%20(LinkedIn%20Post).png)](https://siteconnect.io/gb) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Portal](https://app.sitesoft.com/) [Portal](https://app.sitesoft.com/) Need help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [SiteConnect User Guide](https://docs.sitesoft.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Assets](https://docs.sitesoft.com/assets?hsLang=en) 3. [Set Up Your Asset Register](https://docs.sitesoft.com/assets?hsLang=en#set-up-your-asset-register) # How do I import Asset Types from a CSV file? ## Bring in your existing list of types and subtypes in one go, instead of creating them one at a time. Import Asset Types from a CSV file so your existing list of types and subtypes is ready in the Asset Register without creating each one manually. ### At a glance | For | Company administrators | | --- | --- | | Platform | Web Portal | | Applies to | All regions | | Time to Read | About 3 minutes | | You’ll learn how to | • Download and fill in the import template. • Import top-level types and subtypes together. • Check your import results. | ### Before you begin Make sure you: - Have permission to manage Assets. - Agree on your naming convention — see [What are asset types and subtypes?](https://docs.sitesoft.com/what-are-asset-types-and-subtypes?hsLang=en) ### Step-by-step guide #### 1. Open the import tool Go to **Asset Types** in the Web Portal, then select **Import**. ![image-png-Jul-22-2026-02-13-56-8533-PM](https://docs.sitesoft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-22-2026-02-13-56-8533-PM.png?width=670&height=329&name=image-png-Jul-22-2026-02-13-56-8533-PM.png) #### 2. Download the template Select **Download CSV Template** for a correctly formatted starter file. #### 3. Fill in your rows **Asset Type Name** is required. Leave **Parent Asset Type Name** blank for a top-level type, or enter the parent's name to create a subtype — it's created automatically if it doesn't exist yet. #### 4. Upload and map your columns Select **Select & Upload CSV File**, map your columns, then select **Import Asset Types**. ![image\_2026-07-22\_151857418](https://docs.sitesoft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%202026/Assets/Set%20Up%20Your%20Asset%20Register/How%20do%20I%20import%20Asset%20Types%20from%20a%20CSV%20file/image_2026-07-22_151857418.png?width=670&height=334&name=image_2026-07-22_151857418.png) ### Result You'll know the import is complete when you receive an email with the results. 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