# Create bulk multiple rows from the csv file **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask for Help\ **Created:** [January 25, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-bulk-multiple-rows-from-the-csv-file/86134 "2026-01-25T16:12:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Teejay\_Oyeniran](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/teejay_oyeniran/32/61251_2.png) [@Teejay\_Oyeniran](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Teejay_Oyeniran)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-bulk-multiple-rows-from-the-csv-file/86134/1 "2026-01-25T16:12:32Z")
Hello, for an event management app, how can l set up the functionality where a user upload a excel document of events using file picker and have the multiple events displayed on the event table? ---
**Author:** ![nathanaelb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/nathanaelb/32/43079_2.png) [@nathanaelb](https://community.glideapps.com/u/nathanaelb)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-bulk-multiple-rows-from-the-csv-file/86134/2 "2026-01-25T16:19:23Z")
I don’t think that’s possible. It’s been a feature request for a while. If you want to upload a CSV file of events, it would have to be done by you or an editor of the app directly in the data editor. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Murphy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/darren_murphy/32/47326_2.png) [@Darren\_Murphy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Darren_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-bulk-multiple-rows-from-the-csv-file/86134/3 "2026-01-25T16:31:47Z")
> [@outbox\_tray Allow User to Upload and Import CSV Files Tutorial](https://community.glideapps.com/t/allow-user-to-upload-and-import-csv-files-tutorial/82267): > > waving_hand Hey fellow Gliders! Allowing users to import CSV data is a feature not natively supported in Glide, but it can be achieved through clever workarounds. The video breaks down two primary methods for handling bulk data: one Method 1: Looping Workflow (for Smaller Imports) This approach involves creating a workflow that iterates through each row of a CSV file and adds it as a new record. white_check_mark Pros: Relatively straightforward to set up within Glide. prohibited Cons… ---
**Author:** ![nathanaelb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/nathanaelb/32/43079_2.png) [@nathanaelb](https://community.glideapps.com/u/nathanaelb)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-bulk-multiple-rows-from-the-csv-file/86134/4 "2026-01-25T20:43:53Z")
I didn’t have that on my radar. Bookmarked. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Murphy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/darren_murphy/32/47326_2.png) [@Darren\_Murphy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Darren_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-bulk-multiple-rows-from-the-csv-file/86134/5 "2026-01-25T22:59:13Z")
We first developed techniques for doing this about 2-3 years ago 😉 ---
**Author:** ![nathanaelb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/nathanaelb/32/43079_2.png) [@nathanaelb](https://community.glideapps.com/u/nathanaelb)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-bulk-multiple-rows-from-the-csv-file/86134/6 "2026-01-26T05:38:46Z")
Oh gosh. I tend to ignore setups that are not native features and what I’d consider hacky or convoluted. My tolerance level for “hacky” is low 😅 I just watched Bob’s video. I almost feel I little dizzy. I suppose it’s possible for users to import a CSV from inside the app, but it’s complicated to set up. Most people cannot set this up without a manual or Bob’s video. The setup is impressive though, I hope I force myself to try it one day just for the thrill of it. ---
**Author:** ![nathanaelb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/nathanaelb/32/43079_2.png) [@nathanaelb](https://community.glideapps.com/u/nathanaelb)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-bulk-multiple-rows-from-the-csv-file/86134/7 "2026-01-26T09:09:03Z")
“When does it make sense to set up an automation to allow users to upload a CSV file inside the app and when does it make more sense to do it manually?” I’ve been thinking about this question this morning. I think it boils down to answering the following questions: 1. How often does the CSV upload need to happen? (task frequency) 2. Is the CSV upload time-sensitive? (does it need to happen in that moment or can it wait to be done manually) 3. To what extent is cost a factor? Would an automation be set up even if it cost more in time and money than doing things manually, due to point 2 about for instance? 4. Uploading a CSV is good for bulk uploads. How do you define “bulk” in your situation? When is it acceptable to simply fill out a form one event at a time? @Teejay_Oyeniran ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Murphy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/darren_murphy/32/47326_2.png) [@Darren\_Murphy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Darren_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-bulk-multiple-rows-from-the-csv-file/86134/8 "2026-01-26T10:45:02Z")
> [@nathanaelb](#): > > “When does it make sense to set up an automation to allow users to upload a CSV file inside the app and when does it make more sense to do it manually?” I’ve never had a real world need for this. I originally created a concept App that does this back in 2023 because I enjoy the challenge, and I wanted to prove to myself that it could be done. I haven’t watched Bob’s video, but I imagine his technique is probably similar to the one I used, except that I was using the V1 API back then. I also used Make because we didn’t have the Call API action. Here is a video I made at the time to describe it: https://www.loom.com/embed/aa950af4901b4b3b8b9ccdda8aa591e0 [https://www.loom.com/share/aa950af4901b4b3b8b9ccdda8aa591e0](https://www.loom.com/share/aa950af4901b4b3b8b9ccdda8aa591e0) Note: I wouldn’t recommend using my technique now, as we have better methods available. ---
**Author:** ![nathanaelb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/nathanaelb/32/43079_2.png) [@nathanaelb](https://community.glideapps.com/u/nathanaelb)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-bulk-multiple-rows-from-the-csv-file/86134/9 "2026-01-26T18:48:39Z")
I watched your video. Very nice. ---
**Author:** ![Teejay\_Oyeniran](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/teejay_oyeniran/32/61251_2.png) [@Teejay\_Oyeniran](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Teejay_Oyeniran)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-bulk-multiple-rows-from-the-csv-file/86134/10 "2026-01-27T04:09:52Z")
Nice, Thank you for your input. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/system/32/53398_2.png) [@system](https://community.glideapps.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 4:10am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/create-bulk-multiple-rows-from-the-csv-file/86134/11 "2026-02-03T04:10:42Z")
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