# Master Data Administration Console Online Help

> # Import Master Data

> Buttons Configuration Options Related Tasks Related Topics

> Use this page to import master data that was previously exported to an XML file.

> #### Configuration Options

> Name | Description
> --- | ---
> Import File | Specify the file to import. This is an XML file that you previously exported using the Export page. The XML file contains all the master data in your master data repository at that time.

> #### Buttons

> Name | Description
> --- | ---
> Import | Click to import data from the selected file.

> Related Tasks

> - Export, edit, and import master data
> - Modify master data types

> Related Topics

> - Master Data Service