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# How to import employees into Zoho Payroll?

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To import employee details into Zoho Payroll:

1.  Go to **Employees**.
2.  Click the **More** icon and select **Import Data**.
3.  Choose what to import, then continue.
4.  Upload your file (for example CSV, TSV, or XLS).
5.  Choose how to handle duplicate entries and set the character encoding if prompted.
6.  Map the fields from your file to Zoho Payroll fields.
7.  Preview your data and click **Import**.

You can also start an import from the Employees empty state when you have no employees yet. For related steps, refer to [Other Actions](/uk/payroll/help/employer/employees/other-actions.html).