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title: "Mapp Connect: New Bulk Import HTTP source"
slug: "mapp-connect-new-bulk-import-http-source"
updated: 2024-09-18T08:00:28Z
published: 2024-09-18T08:00:28Z
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mapp.com/llms.txt
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# Mapp Connect: New Bulk Import HTTP source

**18 September 2024** You can now perform bulk imports via HTTP sources! In addition to FTP or SFTP, you can select HTTP as a potential source for bulk uploads. This allows you to use a URL instead of a server, giving you more options when adding new contacts or updating customer profiles.

## Key Benefits

This adds a ton of flexibility to your workflow. The new source option allows you to upload using a URL, giving you more adaptability when setting up your data imports.

## How does it work?

> [!WARNING]
> Please note that when using HTTP as a source, we only support CSV files.

### Create a new API endpoint Credential:

1. Go to *User Management > Permissions > Credentials*and select **Create**.
2. Give your credential a name and set the **type**as **Rest endpoint**.
3. Next, set your path. For example, it would be http://docs.google.com. You could give the entire file path here, or you can also set up the URL with the file path when configuring the import
4. Under **Account & password**, provide your server credentials. These will be used for basic authentication if there is one set up on the server which we’re downloading files from.
5. Save your changes.

> [!CAUTION]
> Avoid breaking the Import!
> 
> Make sure your path will remain unchanged when setting up the import as a recurring action. Otherwise, the import could break.

### Configure the Import:

1. Open an integration and go to the *Import Configuration tab.*
2. Under Import From, select HTTP.
3. Choose your previously created credential.

You have the option here to **test connection.**
4. If you did not include the file path in the link, you can add it here in**File path.**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/554b9b98-6720-4d8b-9919-c7b203d72648/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2024-09-03 at 11.37.05.png)
5. Complete the rest of the configuration as you would for FTP.

## Availability

This feature is being rolled out as part of our September launch, which went live on September 18th.

## Related

- [Set Up Data Imports](/set-up-data-imports.md)
- [Credentials: Create Credential](/create-new-record-window.md)
- [Basics](/mapp-connect-basics.md)
- [Credential Types in Mapp Engage](/credentials-options.md)