NEW - You can now accelerate your migration and modernization with AWS Transform. Read [Getting Started](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/transform/latest/userguide/getting-started.html) in the *AWS Transform User Guide*.

# Importing your data inventory from a local disk
Import from a local disk

To import your inventory from a local disk, take the following steps:

1. Select **Import** from the left-hand navigation menu (under **Import and export**) and you’ll be navigated to the **Import inventory** tab.

1. Select **Import from local disk**.

1. Click **Choose file** to choose the CSV file from your which you want to import the data.

1. Click **Import**.



**Note**  
The file will also be automatically imported to an S3 bucket created by AWS MGN. It is highly recommended that you [apply Amazon S3 bucket security practices](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonS3/latest/userguide/security-best-practices.html) where your CSV files are stored.