Data Loader Command Line Introduction

In addition to using Data Loader interactively to import and export data, you can run it from the command line. You can use commands to automate the import and export of data.

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

• Step 1: Create the encryption key
• Step 2: Create the encrypted password for your login username
• Step 3: Create the Field Mapping File
• Step 4: Create a process-conf.xml file that contains the import configuration settings
• Step 5: Run the process and import the data

See Also

• Prerequisites

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Data Loader

When to Use Data Loader

Install Data Loader

Configure Data Loader

Using Data Loader

Run in Batch Mode (Windows Only)

Command-Line Quick Start (Windows Only)

Data Loader Command Line Introduction

Prerequisites

Step One: Create the Encryption Key File

Step Two: Create the Encrypted Password

Step Three: Create the Field Mapping File

Step Four: Create the Configuration File

Step Five: Import the Data

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