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# Edit an imported data source

# Edit an imported data source {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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You can edit imported Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx files) of data
maintained outside of your instance.

## Before you begin

Role required: None, but only the person who imported the data source can edit it.

## About this task

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllReportsView / Run.
2. Click the name of a report that uses to imported data source to open the report in the Report Designer.
3. On the Data tab, click the pencil icon (![]()) next to the name of the external import.
4. In the Edit external import dialog box you can make these changes:  

   Change file
   :   Select this option to upload a new .xlsx file with the same
       name and structure.

   Name
   :   Provide a new name for the external import. This name appears on the
       Data tab of the Report Designer in the External Import list.

   Expire

   :   Set a new expiry date for the external import. After this date, the imported file is deleted and reports based on it are no longer available.

   Visible to
   :   Change the visibility for the uploaded file: Only you, Everyone, or Custom. Select
       Custom to specify users, groups, or roles.

       If you select
       Custom, click Next to choose who
       can use the data in the imported file and click
       Submit.
5. Click Submit.
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## Result

If you changed the file, the data from the new file replaces that of the old in any reports that are based on the imported file. Changed name, expiry date, and visibility apply to the imported file.

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