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# How to import a CSV file into the Data Locker

Hosting data in the [Data Locker](/cascade/workflows/data-locker.md) is a great way to ensure your team is using the same data source when conducting any self-service analytics. It's a quick and efficient method to keep everyone on the same page, having immediate access to the same data.

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### Step 1

Navigate to the folder in [Data Locker](/cascade/workflows/data-locker.md) where you wish to store your CSV data.

<figure><img src="/files/RqCaZNJB16T3jLdr7k7q" alt="Navigate to the Data Locker"><figcaption><p>Navigate to the <a href="/pages/FQFBQsy58zqyy7r4ezSN">Data Locker</a></p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 2

Click “Add File”.

<figure><img src="/files/9LQS40oxbZpgeMj5a60U" alt="Click ‘Add File’ to navigate to the upload window"><figcaption><p>Click ‘Add File’ to navigate to the upload window</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 3

Go to the CSV file you want to import into [Data Locker](/cascade/workflows/data-locker.md).

<figure><img src="/files/afFmCH4a3ApPEgIvjGlx" alt="Select a CSV File to upload to the Data Locker"><figcaption><p>Select a CSV File to upload to the <a href="/pages/FQFBQsy58zqyy7r4ezSN">Data Locker</a></p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 4

Click ‘Upload’ and allow Cascade to process your data in [Data Locker](/cascade/workflows/data-locker.md).

<figure><img src="/files/23x8Sy0Bk5TWoMIO8sSI" alt="Click ‘Upload’ to add the data to the Data Locker"><figcaption><p>Click ‘Upload’ to add the data to the <a href="/pages/FQFBQsy58zqyy7r4ezSN">Data Locker</a></p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Attention! If you notice your data is being processed, please wait a few more minutes and you will be able to continue.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/V0theASu8TzTTMxDxIXQ" alt="Processing message in the Data Locker"><figcaption><p>Processing message in the <a href="/pages/FQFBQsy58zqyy7r4ezSN">Data Locker</a></p></figcaption></figure>

## Step 5

Upon completion of Processing your file, you may access it within any workflow via the Import from [Data Locker](/cascade/workflows/data-locker.md) tool.

<figure><img src="/files/vIneooONIpEHmRvrkndO" alt=""><figcaption><p><a href="/pages/FQFBQsy58zqyy7r4ezSN">Data Locker</a> upon upload completion</p></figcaption></figure>