---
title: "Configure HR import sources"
slug: "configure-hr-import-sources"
tags: ["Site Administrator", "How-to", "Totara Platform"]
updated: 2023-07-05T07:40:15Z
published: 2023-07-05T07:40:15Z
canonical: "totara.help/configure-hr-import-sources"
---

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# Configure HR import sources

In [HR import](/18/docs/what-is-hr-import), the source refers to the data being imported into Totara. This should be configured for each enabled element before importing any data. As a Site Administrator, you can configure source settings for a specific element by following these steps:

1. Go to *Quick-access menu > HR Import > Sources.*
2. Select the element name.
3. Select the source option (either [CSV](/18/docs/hr-import-csv-site-settings) or [External database](/18/docs/hr-import-external-database-site-settings)).
4. Configure the settings accordingly.
5. Click **Save changes**.

## Next steps

- [Run HR import](/18/docs/run-hr-import)

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