# How to import a CSV file into the Data Locker

Hosting data in the [Data Locker](https://docs.cascade.io/cascade/workflows/data-locker) 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](https://docs.cascade.io/cascade/workflows/data-locker) where you wish to store your CSV data.

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### Step 2

Click “Add File”.

<figure><img src="https://2577551913-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MW_FvcY52Jcyt8JHFGs%2Fuploads%2FQBCxUotQTJjL5ViBLmB9%2Fimport%20a%20csv%20file%20into%20the%20cascade%20data%20locker-2.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=84cdc4d8-cf64-40e9-babf-f726a2d1761a" 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](https://docs.cascade.io/cascade/workflows/data-locker).

<figure><img src="https://2577551913-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MW_FvcY52Jcyt8JHFGs%2Fuploads%2F5cqN48TpmUDyNgtZgI9m%2Fimport%20a%20csv%20file%20into%20the%20cascade%20data%20locker-3.png?alt=media&#x26;token=dc886349-6f72-4aa2-9cd9-49dd8f51eb4a" alt="Select a CSV File to upload to the Data Locker"><figcaption><p>Select a CSV File to upload to the <a href="../../workflows/data-locker">Data Locker</a></p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 4

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

<figure><img src="https://2577551913-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MW_FvcY52Jcyt8JHFGs%2Fuploads%2FdP9UZ6dz5XvQAcJb1gHm%2Fimport%20a%20csv%20file%20into%20the%20cascade%20data%20locker-4.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d3d23235-3796-4f6e-add9-1f777e7ecf3a" alt="Click ‘Upload’ to add the data to the Data Locker"><figcaption><p>Click ‘Upload’ to add the data to the <a href="../../workflows/data-locker">Data Locker</a></p></figcaption></figure>

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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="https://2577551913-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MW_FvcY52Jcyt8JHFGs%2Fuploads%2FGqhD9VeJ5aSAOkConVmV%2Fimport%20a%20csv%20file%20into%20the%20cascade%20data%20locker-warning.png?alt=media&#x26;token=87630a03-fb52-4954-9960-27eb0ac3bbdc" alt="Processing message in the Data Locker"><figcaption><p>Processing message in the <a href="../../workflows/data-locker">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](https://docs.cascade.io/cascade/workflows/data-locker) tool.

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