---
title: "How Do I Import Questions From A Spreadsheet"
description: "Learn how you can import questions from a csv to the questions library"
url: https://help.shiken.ai/en/articles/8237162-how-do-i-import-questions-from-a-spreadsheet
collection: "Shiken For Creators"
updated: 2025-08-18
language: en
---

# How Do I Import Questions From A Spreadsheet

Learn how you can import questions from a csv to the questions library

Did you know that you can import lots of questions into the questions area to save time?

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/6728b1aa8cedee5fdb5606a0/20241104115234_6224.png)

-   _Importing questions is fall game types except Hot Spot._
    
-   Using your own spreadsheet will likely not upload properly, so please ensure you use the spreadsheet below and save it as a csv file prior to upload.
    

1\. **Download our template** and open it in a compatible spreadsheet program (MS Excel, Libre Office, Google Spreadsheets, or Numbers).

2\. Add your questions, answers, explanations and references into the spreadsheet.

3\. Save the spreadsheet as a .csv file.

4\. Head over to the Questions area and click on the three dots menu on the far right and select "Import Questions".

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/6728b1aa8cedee5fdb5606a0/20241104115233_1644.png)

5\. Drag and drop or search for the csv file you have prepared.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/6728b1aa8cedee5fdb5606a0/20241104115234_9701.png)

6\. Check that the columns are correctly assigned using the mapping tool.

7\. Once you are happy click on the "Next" button to begin the import.