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# Import Chain of Custody report data

Bulk update Chain of Custody report data from a template file.

You can save the existing data fields as a template, fill the details, and then upload the file.

### When to use this page

Use this action when many custody records need the same update workflow.

Use it only after you review the template and confirm the changes are correct.

### Before you start

Confirm that:

* you prepared the correct template file
* the file contains only the records you want to update
* the values are reviewed before upload
* you are ready to verify the merge result after processing

### Import and merge Chain of Custody data

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### 1. Open the import action

Go to **Device Management** → **Reports** → **Chain of Custody** → **Actions** → **Import & Merge File**.

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### 2. Open the upload screen

The **Drag and Drop Template File here** screen appears.
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### 3. Upload the prepared file

Upload the template file by browsing for it or dragging it into the upload area.

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### Verify the result

After the file is processed, confirm that:

* the upload completed without unexpected failures
* the intended custody records were updated
* the updated values appear correctly in the report

If the result is incomplete, review the template values before you retry the upload.

### Result

The uploaded file is processed and the Chain of Custody details are updated in bulk.

### Next steps

* [Chain of Custody report](/verifone-central-device-management/verifone-central/reports/device-management/chain-of-custody-report.md) — review the updated custody data
* [Export Chain of Custody report](/verifone-central-device-management/verifone-central/reports/device-management/chain-of-custody-report/export-chain-of-custody-report.md) — export the updated report if needed


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