---
article_id: KB0393338
article_type: FAQ
component_ids:
  - BNS-ARI-CP-CORE-UM
  - BNS-ARI-SS-ADU
  - BNS-ARI-SS-IEX
component_descriptions:
  - Core Procurement > Core Administration > Core Administration User Management
  - Strategic Sourcing > Strategic Sourcing Import/Export
  - Strategic Sourcing > User Administration
products:
  - SAP Ariba Procurement, cloud edition
  - SAP Ariba Sourcing, cloud edition
personas:
  - Admin
  - Buyer
language: en
created: 2025-05-05
updated: 2025-05-06
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0393338
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0393338?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0393338
---

# How do I create or update users through import?

## Symptom

How do I create or update users through import?

## Resolution

To create or update users in bulk through data import:

1. Go to **User Manager > Data Import/Export** (or **Site Manager > Data Import/Export**).
2. Click **Export** next to the desired task (as a best practice, save a copy as a backup). The following table will help you determine which file to export based on the product you are managing:

   | **Solution** | **Task Name** | **File Type** |
   | --- | --- | --- |
   | Ariba Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management Solutions | Export Enterprise User | Microsoft Excel spreadsheet |
   | Ariba Procurement Solutions | Export Enterprise Users (CSV) Without Group Membership Information or<br>Export Enterprise Users (CSV) With Group Membership Information | comma-separated values (CSV) |
3. After completing your changes to the exported file, access the **Import** tab.
4. Click **Import** next to the task associated with the product you are managing.
5. Select the appropriate import operation:
   - **Load**: Creates new users and updates existing users you specify in the worksheet.
   - **Create**: Creates new users you specify in the worksheet.
   - **Update Only**: Updates the existing users you specify in the worksheet.
   - **Deactivate**: Deactivates users you specify in the worksheet.
6. Click **Run** > **Ok**.

If your Ariba Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management Solutions are integrated with Ariba Procurement and Invoicing Solutions, load your user data in CSV format by going to **Manage > Core Administration**.

**Note**: Use a separate data import task to import supplier users.

## Keywords

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