# Importing configurations into Mapeo Mobile

To start using a custom configuration, you'll need to import the new configuration file into Mapeo Mobile. For more on configurations, see [custom-configurations](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/customization-options/custom-configurations "mention").

## Locate the configuration file

Download or copy the configuration file (eg. `example_project.mapeosettings`) onto your Android device. Note which folder the file was saved in.

{% hint style="info" %}
For sending configuration files (`.mapeosettings`) between smartphones with an internet connection, we recommend using the <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FpDALqh8F4F0zksgYzXjs%2FTelegram-logo.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7f6a3799-9d13-44f4-9353-5813643e4e7a" alt="" data-size="line"> **Telegram** app, as other messaging applications have problems with this file format.&#x20;

If you don't have an internet connection, you can copy the file from a computer using a <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FiFNM2K7aZhtIOMSrXYJp%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=51e7a58b-bd02-4ec4-876b-526895aa1632" alt="" data-size="line">**USB cable** or send the file using <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FqAUjTngbPl1D3dJJ7omL%2Fbluetooth.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=ac5f0024-e476-4a9d-aa20-486e89a17b44" alt="" data-size="line"> **Bluetooth**. Read more about how to send a file using these methods in [sharing-files-between-devices](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/troubleshooting/sharing-files-between-devices "mention").
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## Go to Settings

In the Mapeo Mobile app, tap the <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FePeKKh1lMNl1CF7Emg5W%2Fapp%20icons_observation-list_35px.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1c312590-3e62-4bbb-8486-9d9c337625e8" alt="" data-size="line"> **Observations list** button, then the <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FHYjvA5GxV5cVDVny2SAW%2Fapp%20icons_Settings.png?alt=media&#x26;token=73fa7753-ac3c-4d05-a0c0-9b658ae2168a" alt="" data-size="line"> **Settings** button.

![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FOWtJgqauOYPa6VPTbqnv%2FObservations_list_button.jpg?alt=media\&token=b1cc1533-fb24-4666-aa63-001ac550803a) ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FOS9epqIPgPenpeEG6JLd%2FObservations_list_screen.jpg?alt=media\&token=c799c0ec-c4e7-480f-a8a4-b953672c44e4)

## Import configuration file

Select **Project configuration**, then tap **Import config**.

![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FexlTvcVrRWHDej5quGTK%2FSettings%20-%20Project%20config.jpg?alt=media\&token=7f29240b-7a5e-4212-9005-d76e6237a129) ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FYPzxLjYkBys1v1dgR3Gf%2FImport%20config%20button.jpg?alt=media\&token=91a477a7-1fde-45db-b074-d26c3946bd8e)

Navigate to the folder that contains your configuration file and tap on the file.

{% hint style="info" %}
Files downloaded from the internet or a messaging application can generally be found in the **Downloads** folder.
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![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FxYHibANmXyIKZZibcwsX%2FImport_config_downloads_screen.jpg?alt=media\&token=e54a2147-9732-42a5-954f-33da8fd2f441)

## Confirm import

Click **OK** on the import confirmation window and verify that the **Project configuration** screen now displays the name of the new configuration.

![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FfK2mWFCtlRZu2uLi1yX3%2FMm_config_import_confirmation.jpg?alt=media\&token=39e15363-31d2-4cb0-8680-d7e3dd7d0889) ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FfZmD21OCo01UnynykUh9%2FProject%20Config%20-%20IMW%20config.jpg?alt=media\&token=a693446b-3191-4b27-91e5-7ed9b3342216)

To start using the updated configuration, tap <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2F0ItNjEZXvdVtgj7jSdnm%2Fapp%20icons_back%20arrow.png?alt=media&#x26;token=329f713a-1f8b-4644-b83a-e6f9ed496470" alt="" data-size="line"> **Back** as many times as needed to return to the home screen and tap <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FKt7XSPfl9wrkCyzU6ODe%2Fcreate_observation.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2ba2b5c3-8d92-4cfd-9823-ba6ea8923b9c" alt="" data-size="line">**Create observation**. The **Categories** screen will now display the icons and category names of your custom configuration.

> ▶ Video available: [How to identify which configuration is Mapeo Mobile using](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaSxCBGjZiM\&list=PLI10lL3Yr-k2MUMquVTaQxZoiQqfT_eID\&index=6\&t=65s)
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> ▶ Video available: [How to import a custom configuration to Mapeo Mobile](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNodALVTG5w\&list=PLI10lL3Yr-k2MUMquVTaQxZoiQqfT_eID\&index=7\&t=20s)