Import API
Import data via REST using Import Sets
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