Import Export User Members with Ultimate Member Plugin

The Ultimate Member plugin allows you to create and manage user profiles, add custom fields to registration forms, and create memberships. The ability to import and export users is essential for transferring user data, bulk management, or integrating your website with third-party services.

This document helps on how to import export user members using CSV files while utilizing the Ultimate Member plugin for WordPress.

Importing Users from a CSV File #

Importing user data from a CSV file into WordPress using Ultimate Member is a straightforward process. You can bulk import user data including usernames, email addresses, passwords, and any additional profile fields you have set up using Ultimate Member.

Preparing the CSV File #

Create the CSV File:

Your CSV file should include the following fields for each user:

username
email
password
Any custom fields you’ve created in Ultimate Member (e.g., first_name, last_name, phone_number, user_role, user_email, user_login, etc.)

Check Ultimate Member’s Field Settings

If you have added custom fields in Ultimate Member, make sure the field names in your CSV file match the field keys used in the plugin. For example, if you have a custom field with the key user_phone, the CSV column should be named user_phone.

Configuring the Import Process #

1. Install an Import Plugin

To import users into WordPress,

First, install the WP Ultimate CSV importer and activate it

2. Start the Import Process

Go to the WP Ultimate CSV importer settings and click on “New Import.”
Select the CSV file that you prepared and upload it.

3. Select the Data to Import

Choose “Users” as the post type for the import.
WP Ultimate CSV importer will automatically detect the user data structure in the CSV file.

4. Set Import Options

Configure additional import settings, such as whether to create new users or update existing users if they already exist in the system.

5. Map the Fields

During the import process, you will be prompted to map the columns from your CSV file to the corresponding fields in Ultimate Member. This is where you ensure that the CSV data is correctly mapped to Ultimate Member’s fields.

For example:

username → Ultimate Member field Username
useremail → Ultimate Member field Email
userlogin → Ultimate Member field User Login
first_name → Ultimate Member field First Name
Any custom fields like user_phone → Ultimate Member custom field Phone Number

Note: If you’re importing additional custom fields, make sure that the field keys in the CSV correspond with the ones you created in Ultimate Member.

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6. Run the Import

After mapping the fields and configuring the settings, you can proceed to run the import. The WP Ultimate CSV importer will process the CSV file and import all user data into your WordPress site using Ultimate Member.

Mapping CSV Fields to Ultimate Member Fields #

When mapping the fields, be sure to carefully match the data in the CSV file to the corresponding fields in Ultimate Member:

1. Standard Fields

Username → Ultimate Member Username Field
Email → Ultimate Member Email Field
Password → Ultimate Member Password Field
First Name → Ultimate Member First Name Field
Last Name → Ultimate Member Last Name Field

2. Custom Fields

If you’ve created custom fields in Ultimate Member (such as Phone Number or Address), ensure these are included in your CSV file and mapped correctly to Ultimate Member custom fields. The custom fields are typically available under “User Meta” in Ultimate Member’s settings.

Exporting Users to a CSV File #

To export user data on your WordPress site and Ultimate Member, follow these steps:

1. Export Users

Navigate to the WP Ultimate CSV importer Pro -> Export
Select the user modules you want to export

2. Choose Fields to Export

You can choose to export all users or filter by role, registration date, etc.
Select the user fields you want to export using the advanced filter option. If you have custom fields created in Ultimate Member, these will also be available for export.

3. Download the Exported CSV

Once the export is complete, you can download the CSV file containing the user data. This CSV can then be used for further imports or backup purposes.

Troubleshooting & Tips #

1. Field Mapping Issues

Ensure that the CSV column headers exactly match the field names in Ultimate Member. If you use custom fields, be sure their field names in the CSV correspond exactly to the keys used in Ultimate Member.

2. Ensure Unique Usernames and Emails

Before importing users, check that each user has a unique email address and username to avoid duplicates during the import.

3. User Roles and Permissions

If you are importing users with specific roles (e.g., subscriber, administrator, member), properly map the user role field. You can also assign default roles during the import process.

4. Handling Passwords

If you are importing user passwords, ensure they are properly hashed to comply with WordPress security standards. Avoid importing plain-text passwords for security reasons.