Import a survey

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title: Import a survey
description: You can import a survey that has been exported as an XML file. The exported XML file does not contain result data.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/servicenow-platform/t\_ImportASurvey.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Share surveys, Survey distribution, Survey administration, Use surveys, Surveys, Assessments and Surveys, Exploring Service Administration, Service Administration, Manage service capabilities, Extend ServiceNow AI Platform capabilities]
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# Import a survey

You can import a survey that has been exported as an XML file. The exported XML file does not contain result data.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin or survey\_admin

**Note:** Update sets are available in the Helsinki release and should be used to move data from one instance to another. For information about update sets, see [System update sets](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/application-development/system-update-sets.md).

## About this task

## Procedure

1.  Verify that the target instance has assessments enabled.

2.  Follow the steps in  to import the assessment.


**Parent Topic:**[Sharing surveys](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/servicenow-platform/c_SurveyInportAndExport.md)