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title: "Importing the .csv File into Sage 50"
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updated: 2023-07-20T11:34:32Z
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# Importing the .csv File into Sage 50

Once the information in Quantify has been exported as a .csv file, you can import it into Sage 50.

**Important**: We STRONGLY recommend ALWAYS backing up your Sage 50 database prior to importing, to facilitate restoring the database pre-import. In cases when importing into Sage 50 fails, partial importing can occur. If it does, perform a database restore.

To import the .csv file into Sage 50:

1. Launch Sage 50.
2. Click the **File** menu and select **Select Import/Export**.  
The *Select Import/Export* dialog appears.
3. Click **Accounts Receivable** on the left.
4. On the right, click the name of the import template.  
**Note:** For this example, select the *Quantify Invoice Import* template [created in previous steps](/v1/docs/creating-the-sage-50-import-template).
5. Click **Import**.  
The *Template* window appears.
6. Click the **Options** tab and select the .csv file you want to import.  
**Note:** Leave a check in the **First Row Contains Headers** checkbox (in the the **Import Options** section).
7. Click **OK**.  
Sage 50 prompts you to create a backup before attempting to import.
8. Create the back up.
9. After a backup has been created, click **Yes** to continue.  
When import is successful, Sage 50 *silently* completes the import.  
**Note:** Sage 50 will not inform you when it is done.  
If Sage 50 encounters issues, it will display error messages.