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# Match Your Information to Salesforce Fields in Data Import

Matching your information to Salesforce fields helps you make sure that all the details you need get to the right place. When you match your information to fields in Salesforce, you’re telling us where to put your data during the import.

It’s easier to correct your .csv file than it is to update individual Salesforce records later on. We recommend naming the columns in your .csv file to match fields in Salesforce before you start your import, so your data ends up in the right place. You can also match your information to Salesforce fields during the import process.

![Tip](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-xcloud-essentials-264-0-0-production-enus/e0001bec-929a-481e-9d65-d13539e5cfe8/images/icon_tip.png)

Tip If you need help, you can contact our support coaches directly by logging a case.

Get the names for the object you’re importing (lead, contact, account, opportunity, or campaign member) and use them in your .csv file.

1. Go to **Setup** | **Object Manager**.
2. Click the name of the object you want to import.
3. Click **Fields & Relationships**.
4. Save the names from the Field Label column.
5. In your .csv file, change the column names to match the names you saved from Salesforce.

During the import process, we try to match your data to Salesforce fields for you. You can review what we matched and make changes after you upload your .csv file. And don’t worry—we let you know if we’re missing something important or if there’s data that doesn’t have a place to go.