# Parent File The **Parent File** adds parents to the system. This file is required only if you are using Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication. #### **The Parent File Columns** This file lists all the parents and must contain the following fields: - **ParentID** - Identifies the parent. This must be unique. - **First** - Contains the first name of the parent. - **Last** - Contains the last name of the parent. - **Email** - Contains the parent’s email address. Only one email address should be entered here. #### **File Format** - File Type: Tab-delimited text file (\*.txt or \*.tsv). - First Row: Must contain column headers. - Example Tools: Export from Excel or Google Sheets as Tab-delimited Text. #### **TEMPLATE**
**ParentID** **First** **Last** **Email**
37890 Sarah Jones sjones@aparent.com
38750 Bob Williams bwilliams@aparent.com
#### **Important Notes** - ParentID and Email must be unique. If multiple rows contain the same ParentID, only one contact will be created, with each row updating the previously imported record - If multiple rows contain the same Email, only one contact will be created, with each row updating the previously imported record. - If you do not want parents to attach students to their accounts, disable this option in Global Setup / Business Setup under Miscellaneous by unchecking "Allow parents to attach and detach students." #### **Where to Check Imported Data?** - The Parent File imports contact records only. - Admins can check the Contacts page in the Admin UI to verify the imported parents.