The partial CSV import feature allows administrators to update only some users during a CSV import. It is a variation of the delta import method, where only a subset of users are updated. Unlike standard delta imports, which involve importing a CSV file containing only the users to be updated, partial CSV import lets you use a full user list and apply updates selectively using a partial CSV tag. This tag identifies a specific subset of users during a partial CSV import and ensures that updates apply only to the intended users. Administrators must reuse the same partial CSV tag for recurring imports to maintain consistency and avoid issues such as unintended deactivation or duplication. Using a new tag each time may result in inconsistencies. Staffbase recommends establishing a clear, shared rule for naming these tags and ensuring that every administrator consistently follows it.

This import method is helpful in scenarios such as:

• Creating conditional groups using partial CSV tags
• Migrating from the legacy import method, which also supported partial imports

While delta import remains the standard and recommended method for managing updates to a subset of users, partial import offers support for the above mentioned business use cases.

Additional Helpful Information

• Configuring a Partial CSV Import