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title: How to Add Organisations in Bulk
description: Learn how to add multiple organisations at once using the bulk import feature, including how to use the table view, Excel template, and configure supplier relationships during import.
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# How to Add Organisations in Bulk
If you need to add multiple suppliers at once, the **bulk import** feature is the fastest and most efficient method.
To access bulk import:
1. Go to **Organisations**
2. Click **Add organisations**
3. Select **Add in bulk
**
You can add organisations in two ways:
- Directly in the table
- By uploading an Excel template
All entered data is saved automatically, so you can return later and continue where you left off.
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#### Available actions
Above the table, you will find several options:
### Sync GGN numbers
If enabled, the system automatically retrieves supplier data (such as name, address, and country) from the GlobalG.A.P. database when a valid GGN is provided.
### Configure columns
Customize which columns are visible in the table.
These selected columns will also appear in the downloadable Excel template.
### Excel template
Download the Excel template for offline completion or upload a completed file.
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### Option 1: Add via table
You can manually enter organisation data directly into the table. This is useful for smaller imports or testing how the data will be processed.
### Handling errors
If invalid data is entered:
- An error button will appear below the table.
- Clicking the button will jump to the first incorrect cell.
- Hover over the information icon to see what needs to be corrected.
All errors must be resolved before you can submit the import.
### Creating supplier relationships
If one imported organisation is a supplier of another:
- Use the **“Is supplier of”** column.
- Select the correct organisation from the dropdown list.
This allows you to build your supply chain structure during the import process.
### Submitting or resetting
- Click **Submit** to import the organisations.
- Click **Reset table** to clear all entered data and start over.
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### Option 2: Add via Excel template
For larger datasets, using the Excel template is recommended.
### Steps:
1. Click **Excel template**
2. Download the template
3. Fill in the required fields
4. Save the file as **.xlsx**
5. Upload the completed file
The template contains the same columns as the table view.
### Important note about large numbers (e.g. GGN)
Excel may automatically convert large numbers (such as GGN) into scientific notation (e.g. 1.31313E+12).
To prevent this:
- Change the cell format to **Number** or **Text** before entering the value.
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#### Upload options
When uploading the Excel file, you can choose to:
- Overwrite all existing data in the table
- Append the new data to the bottom of the table
After submission, all organisations will appear in your Organisations overview.
If GGN sync is enabled, it may take a few minutes for all related supplier data to be retrieved from the database.
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#### Best practice
- Use bulk import for larger supplier networks.
- Include identifiers such as GGN whenever possible.
- Set up supplier relationships during import to save time later.
- Double-check formatting in Excel before uploading.
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