---
title: "Importing Data"
description: "Instead of entering data manually, you can import financial data directly from external sources. Data Collection supports two import types, each suited to a different source system and workflow."
source_url: https://support.lucanet.cloud/en/documentation/data-collection/collecting-data-dc/importing-data
language: en
last_updated: 2026-05-28
---
# Importing Data

## Overview

Instead of entering data manually, you can import financial data directly from external sources. Data Collection supports two import types, each suited to a different source system and workflow.

## Import Options

| Import type | Data source | Who configures it |
|---------|---------|---------|
| [Excel](https://support.lucanet.cloud/en/documentation/data-collection/collecting-data-dc/importing-data/importing-data-excel.md) | .xlsx or .xls file uploaded directly | No admin setup required — Collectors configure row and column mappings when importing |
| [Consolidation & Financial Planning](https://support.lucanet.cloud/en/documentation/data-collection/collecting-data-dc/importing-data/importing-data-cfp.md) | CFP OLAP Server | DC Administrators configure a Period Value Type per column in the form template; Collectors run the import with a single click |
| [Lucanet.Financial Warehouse](https://support.lucanet.cloud/en/documentation/data-collection/collecting-data-dc/importing-data/import-warehouse.md) | Lucanet.Financial Warehouse | DC Administrators configure structural mapping in the form template; Collectors complete element mapping and execute the import |