--- title: "How to import computers via a file upload" url: "https://help.mypcbooking.com/en/article/how-to-import-computers-via-a-file-upload" language: "en" last_updated: "2026-06-15T07:17:51.685Z" --- # How to import computers via a file upload ## **Access the Import tool** Log in as an Admin and go to the ‘Admin’ section and then select ‘Tools’ -  ‘Computer Tools’  ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/8709a574-d778-4e7f-a469-7ce3cfc3676e) ## **Download the Template** Click on Import from file. - Download the provided template file (CSV format) - The template includes the necessary columns for computer configuration.  ![A screenshot of a computer tool Description automatically generated](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/205c58c9-8d2a-4dd1-a9dc-b7202321a12d) ![A close up of text Description automatically generated](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/1ff08e88-0977-4111-88f1-c5aa43a6ddda) ## **Configure Computer details** | name | friendly name of PC must be unique | | --- | --- | | Id name | the NetBIOS name of the computer - we do not use this for name resolution but as an identifier which is unique on the network | | location | The location for your computer - please note the location must reside in MyPC cloud prior to import. \*When you import computers you must specify if the location is a child Root location\\Child location. | | default duration | The default booking duration (This should be a whole number e.g. 60 for 60 minutes) | | preparation time | The amount of time in minutes that is blocked before the next booking to prepare for use. (This should be a whole number e.g. 5 for 5 minutes). If you do not wish to use this set this a 0 | | no show wait time | The amount of time in minutes the PC will wait for the user to turn up to the booking. (This should be a whole number e.g. 5 for 5 minutes) | | immediate | Do you wish to allow immediate bookings -  0=No 1=Yes | | advanced | Allow users to make advance bookings -  0=No 1=Yes | | queuing | Allow users to join a queue - 0=No 1=Yes - Please note PCs can only be queued if they are in a queued location | | level1 time | Number of minutes before the end of the session where the client warns the user that they will be logged off. (This should be a whole number e.g. 10 for 10 minutes) | | level 2 time | Number of minutes before the end of the session where the client warns the user that they will be logged off. (This should be a whole number e.g. 5 for 5 minutes) | | level 3 time | Number of minutes before the end of the session where the client warns the user that they will be logged off. (This should be a whole number e.g. 1 for 1 minutes) | | logging level | Used to enable client logs for troubleshooting options are Off/Debug | | welcome message | Show welcome message to users on client -  0=No 1=Yes | | aup message | Show an acceptable usage policy message to users on a client -  0=No 1=Yes | | allow auto reboot at logoff | Set the computer to reboot at logoff/end of session –  0=No 1=Yes | | allow auto shutdown at closing time | Set the computer to shutdown at the locations closing time  0=No 1=Yes 
Please note the shutdown will take place after 5 minutes of the location closing. After this if the PC is started again it will not shutdown. | | inactivity timeout | If the PC is left idle without keyboard or mouse movement this timeout in minutes will try to lock the workstation (This should be a whole number e.g. 10 for 10 minutes) | | lock timeout | Once the PC is locked this timeout in minutes will be used to log the user off the PC (no warnings). (This should be a whole number e.g. 5 for 5 minutes) | | tags | Optional Add PC tags here, if multiple tags need to be defined to a single resource delimit them using ; | | description | Optional description of the PC. | ## **Upload the file** Once your CSV file is ready you can upload it.  If successful, you will see a confirmation message. If any errors MyPC Cloud will provide an error file to review.  ![A close up of a text Description automatically generated](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/64e49efe-3c19-4bdc-bc44-846906869112) [Embedded content](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1065442640)