CSV Import
If your current CMP doesn't have a direct export path, you can import your vendor and cookie list via CSV.
CSV format
The import CSV uses the following columns:
| Column | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
name | Yes | Cookie or script name | _ga |
provider | Yes | Provider/vendor name | Google Analytics |
category | Yes | Consent category | analytics |
purpose | No | Description of purpose | Tracks page views and sessions |
duration | No | Cookie lifetime | 2 years |
type | No | cookie or script | cookie |
domain | No | Cookie domain | .example.com |
Valid category values
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
necessary | Always active |
analytics | Performance and analytics |
marketing | Advertising and retargeting |
functional | Preferences and functionality |
Example CSV
name,provider,category,purpose,duration,type
_ga,Google Analytics,analytics,Tracks sessions and page views,2 years,cookie
_gid,Google Analytics,analytics,Identifies user sessions,24 hours,cookie
_gac_,Google Ads,marketing,Stores ad click information,90 days,cookie
fbp,Meta,marketing,Tracks Facebook ad conversions,3 months,cookie
PHPSESSID,Server,necessary,Maintains user session,Session,cookie
cf_consent,ConsentForge,necessary,Stores consent decision,12 months,cookie
Importing
- Go to Dashboard → Property → Vendors → Import
- Select CSV Import
- Upload your
.csvfile - Review the preview table — errors are highlighted in red
- Fix any errors in your CSV and re-upload, or dismiss non-critical rows
- Click Confirm Import
Error handling
| Error | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
Invalid category | Category value not in allowed list | Use: necessary, analytics, marketing, functional |
Duplicate entry | Cookie with same name + provider already exists | Remove duplicate rows |
Missing required field | name or provider or category is empty | Fill in all required columns |
Download template
Download the CSV template from Dashboard → Vendors → Import → Download Template.