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Import.io

Common Questions

Import.io is a web-based platform that is used for extracting data from websites without writing any code. It allows people to convert unstructured web data into a structured format for market research, predictive analysis, market planning, and business growth strategies.

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Actions

  • Cancel Crawl of Extractor

    Cancel the an existing crawl of an extractor

  • Create Extractor Schedule

    Schedule an extractor to run at a specific time

  • Delete Extractor Schedule

    Delete an existing schedule of an extractor

  • Download Attachment for Specific Crawl Run

    Download the attachment in CSV, JSON, or log format for a specific crawl run

  • Download Latest Crawl Run Results

    Download latest crawl run results in CSV or JSON format

  • Get Progress of Crawl Runs

    Retrieve the progress of crawl runs

  • Get URL List of Extractor

    Retrieve the list of URLs associated with an extractor

  • Launch Crawl of Extractor

    Launch a crawl of an extractor

  • List Extractor Schedule

    List the schedule of a specific extractor or all extractors

  • Search Crawl Runs

    Search crawl runs of a specific extractor

  • Upload URL List

    Upload the list of URLs to be associated with a specific extractor

Common Questions

To use Import.io in your workflow, you will first need to connect Import.io to Built.io Flow Enterprise. 

To do this, drag any Import.io action listed under Import.io service on the canvas and click on ‘Add New’ option listed under ‘Connect to Import.io’ field in the configuration window. A new connection window will appear where you will be prompted to enter the following details: 

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Connection Label: Rename the connection name. 

API Token: Enter the API token for your Import.io account. Click here to know how to retrieve the API token. 

Once you have entered these details, click on 'ADD' button. You can now see the added connection under 'Connect to Import.io' field. Once added, this connection will be available in all Import.io actions. 

To retrieve the API token of your Import.io account, follow the instructions given below: 

1. Login to your Import.io account and hover over the 'Account' menu listed on the left-hand side panel. 

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2. You will see three options: 'Manage', 'Billing' and 'Logout'. Click on the 'Manage' option. You will be redirected to the 'My Account' page, where the API key of your account is given along with other account info. 

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