<p>SIS data can be uploaded through the SIS Imports link in Account Settings. SIS data is only accessible at the account level and cannot be added to sub-accounts. </p> <p>The SIS Import page supports a few formats for standard imports to Canvas: <a href="../../4214/l/164118?data-resolve-url=true&amp;data-manual-id=4214" data-object-class="article" data-object-uuid="6f548bd8-6ea4-4ef0-a566-6661bda0e0a9" data-object-manual-uuid="2E9EF650-E3D9-012F-D7F2-12313804AAC3" data-resolve-url="true" target="">Instructure formatted CSV or zipfile of CSVs</a><a href="https://canvas.screenstepslive.com/s/10425/m/4214/l/164118?data-resolve-url=true&amp;data-manual-id=4214">, </a>IMS Enterprise Specification XML zip, or Banner Grade Exchange Results XML. Files can be set for a full batch update and to override UI changes. </p> <p><strong>Please ensure you are aware of the risks associated with these upload options. </strong>For more details about these risks, please view the <a href="https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-3073" target="_blank">SIS Imports lesson</a>. </p> <p><strong>API Practice</strong></p> <p>Before importing SIS information, <a href="../../4214/l/263405?data-resolve-url=true&amp;data-manual-id=4214" data-object-class="article" data-object-uuid="88a7ada5-ed03-45e2-959c-fe50679c29f2" data-object-manual-uuid="2E9EF650-E3D9-012F-D7F2-12313804AAC3" data-resolve-url="true" target="">practice using the API</a> to manage SIS data. You should also use your <a href="../../4214/l/717430?data-resolve-url=true&amp;data-manual-id=4214" data-object-class="article" data-object-uuid="726492E0-FB1B-0134-7462-22000AB760A3" data-object-manual-uuid="2E9EF650-E3D9-012F-D7F2-12313804AAC3" data-resolve-url="true" target="_blank">test environment</a> to avoid conflicts with your live production data. Once you have confirmed your data in your test environment, you can re-apply your SIS integration to your production environment. </p> <p><strong>Notes:</strong> </p> <ul><li>SIS Imports must be enabled by your Customer Success Manager before files can be uploaded to your account. </li> <li>Importing SIS files is an account permission. If you do not have access to manage SIS files, your institution has restricted this feature. </li> <li>Before setting permission for a user role, you must ensure the role you want to assign the user already exists in your account. Learn how to <a href="../../4214/l/73662?data-resolve-url=true&amp;data-manual-id=4214" data-object-class="article" data-object-uuid="BCA06418-A580-415F-9525-B4536047C425" data-object-manual-uuid="2E9EF650-E3D9-012F-D7F2-12313804AAC3" data-resolve-url="true" target="_blank">create an account-level role</a>. </li> </ul>