Enable and Configure QCFUM CSV Import
CSV Import is a Pro-or-higher QCFUM onboarding method. Administrators control whether the Import workflow is enabled, which row modes are permitted, whether Preview is mandatory, how duplicates are handled, and the maximum rows accepted per import.
These settings are separate from Joomla/QCFUM frontend ACL. A Pro+ site can have CSV enabled while a particular staff group is still denied the qcfum.frontend.csv action.
Open CSV Import Settings
In QCFUM Administrator, open Settings and find CSV Import & Approval Settings. CSV controls are locked when the current Effective tier does not include CSV Import, but the stored configuration is preserved for later reuse.
Configure the CSV Controls
| Setting | Current 2.0.4 behavior |
|---|---|
| Enable CSV Import method | Master on/off switch for the frontend CSV onboarding method. |
| Allow CSV to create users directly | Permits direct rows/mode. |
| Allow CSV to send Invite Links | Permits invite rows/mode. |
| Require preview before import | When enabled, the first submission must be reviewed before commit. |
| Duplicate handling: Flag | Shows duplicates in Preview and skips them during import. |
| Duplicate handling: Skip | Skips duplicates automatically. |
| Maximum rows per import | Administrator limit from 1 through 5000; the default installation value is 250. |
Recommended Starting Configuration
For production onboarding, keep CSV enabled only for trained staff, allow only the methods they actually need, and leave Require preview enabled. The installed defaults enable CSV, Direct and Invite modes, require Preview, use Flag duplicate handling, and set 250 maximum rows.
Frontend Availability Has Multiple Gates
- Current QCFUM Effective tier must include CSV Import (Pro, Max, or All Access).
- CSV Import must be enabled in Settings.
- The acting frontend account must have
qcfum.frontend.csv. - At least the intended Direct or Invite method must be allowed.
- The CSV itself must pass file-size, header, row-limit, duplicate, Profile/Pack, and per-row validation.
Downgrade Behavior
If the site drops below Pro, the CSV controls become unavailable for use but the settings are preserved. Returning to an eligible tier restores the saved configuration instead of forcing an administrator to rebuild it.
Test Before Delegating
Use the generated sample CSV and a small non-production import. Verify Preview, the permitted method(s), duplicate handling, the resulting users/invites, and the staff group’s exact frontend ACL before giving broader access.
Community Discussion
Want to compare Joomla user-onboarding workflows, share practical QCFUM tips, or discuss how other administrators use this feature? Visit the QC Frontend User Manager Community. For private support, bug reports, account-specific entitlement problems, or feature requests, use the QuantaCade support system.