Data Loader Guide

Data Loader
When to Use Data Loader
Using Data Loader
Running in Batch Mode (Windows Only)
Command-Line Quick Start (Windows Only)
Data Loader Command Line Introduction
Prerequisites
Step One: Create the Encryption Key
Step Two: Create the Encrypted Password
Step Three: Create the Field Mapping File
Step Four: Create the Configuration File
Step Five: Import the Data
Data Loader Third-Party Licenses
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Command-Line Quick Start (Windows Only)

Available in: Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience
Available in: Enterprise, Performance, Unlimited, Developer, and Database.com Editions

The Data Loader command-line interface is supported for Windows only.

Note

This quick start shows you how to use the Data Loader command-line functionality to import data.