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# Trigger a CMDB import for valid staging records

# Trigger a CMDB import for valid staging records {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Yokohama  
Updated July 8, 2025  
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Trigger a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) import for your valid staging records to directly import them into the CMDB

## Before you begin

Role required: ot_excel_import_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllIndustrial Workspace.
2. Select the List (![List icon]()) icon.
3. Under the OT Excel SGC - Import Task module, select one of the available lists.
4. Open the Import Task record that you want to trigger the CMDB import for.
5. Ensure you are assigned to the import task so you can see the Trigger CMDB Import UI action.  
   If you are not in the Assigned to field of the import task, click the Assign to me UI action before proceeding with the next step.
6. Click the Trigger CMDB Import UI action.
7. Review the newly imported OT devices in OT List module in the Industrial Workspace.

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