Uploading Learners with a CSV
Learn how to upload and manage learners in bulk using a CSV file in Security Journey. This guide explains supported fields, formatting requirements, and how to add, update, archive users, or grant admin access.
Using a CSV upload allows you to add, update, or manage multiple learners at once in the Security Journey platform.
What You Can Do with a CSV Upload
With a single CSV file upload, you can:
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Add new learners
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Update existing learners
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Archive learners
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Manage learner attributes in bulk
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Grant or remove administrator access
All of these actions can be completed in one upload.
Supported Learner Attributes
Your CSV file can include the following fields:
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Email
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First Name
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Last Name
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Business Unit
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Company
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Country
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Department
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Employee Number
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Job Role
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Manager’s Email Address
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Manager’s Name
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Security Champion
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Title
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Team
Field Requirements and Notes
Country
The Country field must use a valid ISO 3166-2 two-character country code.
Examples:
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US -
CA -
GB
Uploads will fail if the country value is invalid.
Security Champion
The Security Champion field must be set to:
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TRUE -
FALSE
Managing Admin Access via CSV
You can grant or remove administrator access directly through your CSV file.
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Add a column named Admin.
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Set the value to:
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TRUEto grant admin access -
FALSEto remove admin access
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Archiving Users via CSV
You can archive users during the upload process.
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Add a column named Archive.
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Set the value to
TRUEto archive the user.
Upload Your CSV File
To upload your CSV file:
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Navigate to Users in the SecurityJourney platform.
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Click Add Users.
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Select your prepared CSV file.
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Click Add Users to complete the upload.
Download the CSV Template (Optional)
If you need help formatting your CSV file:
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Go to Admin → Add Users.
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Download the CSV template from the top of the Add Users modal.
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Use the template to ensure correct column names and formatting.
Tips for a Successful Upload
To avoid upload errors:
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Ensure column headers exactly match the supported learner attributes.
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Use consistent formatting across all rows.
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Use
TRUEorFALSEfor boolean fields (do not use Yes/No or 1/0). -
Verify Country values use valid ISO 3166-2 codes.
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If the upload fails, review the CSV for formatting or data errors and try again.
Character Encoding
If your file contains accented characters or diacritical marks, save the file as a UTF-8 CSV before uploading.