How do I start a new import?

Where: Stories → Import old stories → New import

Open this page: admin.<your-site>/settings/import/new (replace <your-site> with your site address)

Steps

1. Open Import old stories then New import.
2. Choose the source: WordPress file, WordPress site, Blogger file, Ghost file, RSS or Atom feed or Spreadsheet (CSV). Tap Next.
3. Add what is needed. A file: use Upload and check. A site or feed: type its address and tap Check the source.
4. Under How should stories arrive? pick Draft (safest) or Published (stories published on the old site go live now, with their original dates).
5. Keep Download images into the media library on if you want the pictures.
6. Continue to the import page to run the check.

Good to know

• WordPress file: in WordPress go to Tools, Export, All content, Download Export File (.xml). Ghost: Settings, Labs, Export your content (.json). Blogger: Settings, Manage blog, Back up content.
• CSV: the first row holds column names: headline (required), body, section, tags, author_email, slug, summary. Spreadsheet stories always arrive as drafts. The same headline is never imported twice.
• To bring drafts and private WordPress posts, the owner can add a WordPress username and an application password. It is stored encrypted and removed when the import ends.
• If you pick Draft, old links redirect to drafts, so visitors see a not-found page until you publish them.

Questions

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