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# Using imported report data

# Using imported report data {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Imported Excel spreadsheets enable you to generate reports based on data maintained
outside of your instance and to distribute those reports.

Users with admin, sys_admin, report_admin, pa_admin, and pa_power_user roles are able to upload
.xlsx files. Uploaded data is temporary and has a specified expiration date, after which
reports based on those files are no longer available.

You must have the subscription version of Performance Analytics to create reports with
imported data. See [Activate your Performance Analytics subscription](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~2DytOm1Q7JF0IR~wGeZ3Q#c_PremiumPerformanceAnalytics "Without a paid Performance Analytics subscription, your use is limited to 180 days of data collection (five months for monthly indicators) and to specific indicators provided by ServiceNow. For unlimited access to all features, purchase a subscription to Performance Analytics.").
Note:  
Importing report data in this way is useful when you have information that is maintained outside of your instance. To import an external data set into your instance permanently, see [Easy import](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_EasyImport&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US).