Import Groups From CSV

From JomSocial 4.1.3

Overview

This is useful feature when you need to create a lot of predefined groups. In that case all you need is to create CSV file.

CSV Format

Your CSV files needs to be formatted in following order:

• name - group name.
• privacy - group privacy, where 0 is open group while 1 is closed group.
• short_description - short group description.
• full_description - full group description.
• category_id - category ID to which group should be assigned.

An example of CSV file can be downloaded here

Import

• Browse to JomSocial Dasboard in the backend then click on Groups -> View groups
• Click Import groups from .CSV button

• Click Browse button and locate file on your hard drive, confirm your choice.

• Click Import groups button.

File should be uploaded and groups created.

See Also

• Users Export and Import from CSV