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Import API
Import data via REST using Import Sets
Last modified 2026-03-16
Jace Benson
Table of content
The Import API loads data into ServiceNow through Import Sets. Data flows through transform maps to create or update target table records.
Endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| GET | /api/now/import/{import_set_table} |
Get import set records |
| POST | /api/now/import/{import_set_table} |
Insert record into import set |
Key Parameters
transformAfter- Run transform after insert (true/false)source- Source system identifiersysparm_import_set_name- Name the import set
Transform Maps
Import Sets use Transform Maps to map source fields to target tables. The API response includes:
transformResult- Success/failure statustargetRecord- Sys ID of created/updated record
Common Use Cases
- Bulk data imports from external systems
- Scheduled integrations via REST
- Data synchronization with transform logic