Import & Sync

Import items from spreadsheets or sync from BoardGameGeek and Discogs.

Importing items

If you already have a list of your collection in a spreadsheet (like Excel or Google Sheets), you can import it into Owlect instead of typing each item one by one.

CSV Import

CSV is a simple file format that most spreadsheet apps can export to.

How to import from CSV:

1Open your collection

2Go to the **Import** page

3Upload your CSV file

4Owlect reads your file and shows a preview

5Match your columns to the right fields (Owlect tries to do this automatically)

6Tap **"Import"**

Owlect understands files separated by commas, tabs, or semicolons — you do not need to worry about the format.

BoardGameGeek Sync

If you track your board games on BoardGameGeek (BGG), you can sync your whole collection into Owlect:

1Create a **Board Games** collection

2Go to the **Import** page

3Enter your BGG username

4Tap **"Sync"**

5Owlect downloads your games with all the details — name, year, player count, play time, and images

Discogs Sync

If you use Discogs for your vinyl record collection:

1Create a **Vinyl Records** collection

2Go to the **Import** page

3Tap **"Connect Discogs"**

4Sign in to your Discogs account and allow access

5Owlect imports all your records with artist, album, genre, label, and cover images

When to use import vs. adding one by one

Import — is great when you already have a big list or use another service

Adding one by one — is better for keeping your collection up to date as you get new items

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