--- title: How to Import To-Do Tasks from Excel in Buildern description: If you already have tasks prepared or want to reuse tasks from another project, Buildern lets you import To-Do tasks instead of creating them manually. In this article, you’ll learn how to import To-Do tasks into Buildern using different methods. --- [Skip to content](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/14051955-how-to-import-to-do-tasks-from-excel-in-buildern#main-content) ![logo\_icon\_text](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Buildern%20logo.svg) - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) - [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) Welcome to Buildern Help Center! - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Buildern Help Center](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles?hsLang=en-gb) 2. [To-Dos](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/to-dos?hsLang=en-gb) # How to Import To-Do Tasks from Excel in Buildern ### How to Import To-Do Tasks from Excel in Buildern If you already have tasks prepared or want to reuse tasks from another project, Buildern lets you import To-Do tasks instead of creating them manually. In this article, you’ll learn how to import To-Do tasks into Buildern using different methods. July 31, 2026 *👉 Learn more about [How to Create and Manage To-Dos in Buildern](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/13773912-how-to-create-and-manage-to-dos-in-buildern?hsLang=en-gb)* Buildern allows you to import tasks from external applications such as **Excel or CSV files**.When selecting this option, Buildern will guide you through the import process step-by-step. ​ ### **Import To-Dos** To import existing To-Do tasks: 1. Navigate to the **To-Dos module** in your project. 2. Click **Import**. 3. Choose one of the available import options. Buildern provides **two ways to import tasks**. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7bea57a5-71f6-4abb-ac96-2a057c9ab7c1.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2157334457/64f8225c4d081a48fd4902bd3309/7bea57a5-71f6-4abb-ac96-2a057c9ab7c1?expires=1792671300&signature=95204db718cb162c51595044ac97e8916c44519b2f68e2c18ec0a983fc315495&req=diEiEcp9mYVaXvMW1HO4zTbcP1iKVPo4lzUyw98fAp%2FyzF8cY0SjSLzld2fp%0ARnq6zjA4eP%2B1cxryS2Y%3D%0A) ### **Import from Another Application** [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/ff1c21aa-c6ae-4c1a-9a1b-0301ee0f99cf.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2157334455/d8cfd293d587be73a155992b92c6/ff1c21aa-c6ae-4c1a-9a1b-0301ee0f99cf?expires=1792671300&signature=448149ca6be36d64894a4371cda003f007d0b015203cd2bedb5691f858c4b8eb&req=diEiEcp9mYVaXPMW1HO4zaVXz8BbZzv5t1lvD2rcbzK7MaQt0ywKpd6C8QK%2F%0AoBJB7aOOzv%2BIxttrZKQ%3D%0A) Buildern lets you import tasks from external software. No matter which software you choose, you’ll receive step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process. You’ll also have access to a Buildern To-Do Template that shows the correct column structure as an example. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/1a6a992d-4f1f-4664-bb9a-6c6c71b6b122.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2157334458/77ae7066c1749010ade4439c55dd/1a6a992d-4f1f-4664-bb9a-6c6c71b6b122?expires=1792671300&signature=e9a0dff4277091d0194d782daa3308692b4917e0a718a41e689da4b53467f810&req=diEiEcp9mYVaUfMW1HO4zf8Kh0%2Fe8jQfXDKAFtBOZyFOAm4L%2FidVpcCBZ%2B%2FH%0Anqm0r59huhmRtDnmg%2Fg%3D%0A)[![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/6ddf4cd4-ee04-48f1-93f6-c99518272605.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2157334456/6e590742e350fec1fd384e6eaddd/6ddf4cd4-ee04-48f1-93f6-c99518272605?expires=1792671300&signature=ef76cd5379172ac7cdc4c603ba2f6705abdf737120c3d6e1159e87e597cd7f30&req=diEiEcp9mYVaX%2FMW1HO4zeEbF%2FN0LuaKTD%2BW618h4L18BFmEhIO7GNLK22MQ%0A%2B66EZt%2BFBcVD9BhPnes%3D%0A) *ℹ️ **Note:**When importing tasks from another application, make sure your file follows the Buildern To-Do Import Template structure. Incorrect column formatting may cause the import to fail.* ### **Copy from Another Project or Template** You can also duplicate a To-Do task from: - An existing Buildern project - A saved project template ​ [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/862c41fe-853d-4266-a8a6-bbf9c828550e.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2157334463/d72f88e98eb2fea6ed1b8c424a44/862c41fe-853d-4266-a8a6-bbf9c828550e?expires=1792671300&signature=ddd2b48f14458446746084d9d409da234344ab85f6e3d2e7b2623c4653601765&req=diEiEcp9mYVZWvMW1HO4zUQ3G5jjuGjXPYLJH4ZnqM6KOeMwN4J2kKX44LtP%0AQXVtJKsQbbDW2vbmxlY%3D%0A) The full To-Do tasks structure will be copied into your current project. After completing all required fields, click Save to create the task. 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