# How to Import a CSV File into Cascade

With a few clicks, you can effortlessly upload a CSV file from your device.

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### Step 1

Drag and drop the [Import File](https://docs.cascade.io/cascade/tools/import/import_file) tool onto your workspace.

<figure><img src="https://2577551913-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MW_FvcY52Jcyt8JHFGs%2Fuploads%2F8wFhgXJjXVzvt375YCWM%2Fimport-csv-to-cascade-1.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=50f01d6b-63b4-4b25-ab07-b2ccbfb0c9b9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Drag and drop an <a href="../../tools/import/import_file">Import File</a> tool onto the Canvas</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 2

Open the tool configuration.

<figure><img src="https://2577551913-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MW_FvcY52Jcyt8JHFGs%2Fuploads%2FYOwmHil60du0e2vda2Ry%2Fimport-csv-to-cascade-2.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=04120663-d5c1-43c3-b3f7-ebf4c68dd434" alt=""><figcaption><p>Open the tool configuration</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 3

Go to the CSV file to input into your workflow.

<figure><img src="https://2577551913-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MW_FvcY52Jcyt8JHFGs%2Fuploads%2FXco8PmcI7kRwF1ytrji4%2Fimport-csv-to-cascade-3.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9738e5f0-7ee2-46d6-970d-9a36b377e4ac" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select a CSV File to upload</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 4

Upload your input file and let Cascade process it.

<figure><img src="https://2577551913-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MW_FvcY52Jcyt8JHFGs%2Fuploads%2FRfWSEXeFoCcIE8lfNEzF%2Fimport-csv-to-cascade-4.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=8b1925aa-f1fa-4b41-a2d0-924cfcd90955" alt=""><figcaption><p>Allow the CSV File to upload to Cascade</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 5

Configure your data to structure the table in a tabular format, then click Save.

<figure><img src="broken-reference" alt=""><figcaption><p>Make any necessary configurations to the data</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 6

Unlock the power of your analytical process and supercharge your workflow by connecting additional tools to your Import File tool and automating the entire process!

<figure><img src="https://2577551913-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MW_FvcY52Jcyt8JHFGs%2Fuploads%2FDRAvxw68K5gAnyzHJib1%2Fimport-csv-to-cascade-6.png?alt=media&#x26;token=eb8397db-f8c3-4094-8b23-24955b581db4" alt=""><figcaption><p>That’s it! Continue building out your workflow from the <a href="../../tools/import/import_file">Import File</a> tool</p></figcaption></figure>