--- title: How to Export Schedule and Import into ADP Workforce Now description: Learn how to export and import MakeShift schedules into ADP Workforce Now with our step-by-step guide. 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[ADP Client Resources](https://support.makeshift.ca/admins-managers?hsLang=en-ca#adp-client-resources) # How to Export Schedule and Import into ADP Workforce Now *The following article is intended for ADP Workforce Now clients who need to export MakeShift schedule and import into ADP Workforce Now.* **Exporting Department Schedules** Select the **Schedules** link from the top navigation bar. ![Schedules Tab](https://support.makeshift.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20KB%20articles%20pictures/Schedules%20Tab.png?width=670&height=46&name=Schedules%20Tab.png) Choose your desired department by clicking the **Name** of the department. ![department](https://support.makeshift.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/knowledge%20base%20images/department.png?width=627&height=147&name=department.png) Once you are viewing the week you would like to export, click **Download Schedule** in the bottom right corner. ![Download Schedule](https://support.makeshift.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/knowledge%20base%20images/Download%20Schedule.png?width=541&height=272&name=Download%20Schedule.png) A notification will appear, allowing you to choose which program to export your schedule to. Select **ADP Schedule (Beta).** ![Export Schedule - ADP](https://support.makeshift.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/knowledge%20base%20images/Export%20Schedule%20-%20ADP.png?width=470&height=187&name=Export%20Schedule%20-%20ADP.png) This will automatically download a .CSV file with your schedule content. *\*Note: Do not save the exported file in Excel as this will corrupt the format of this flat file. It is best to import the file into ADP directly from your Downloads folder without saving a new copy to your computer.* **Importing into ADP Workforce Now** To import into ADP, log into Workforce Now at [workforcenow.adp.com](https://support.makeshift.ca/hc/en-us/articles/workforcenow.adp.com?hsLang=en-ca). You will need to have **Practitioner** or **Limited Practitioner** rights.  Select **Process** from the top navigation bar. ![ADP Navigation Bar](https://support.makeshift.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/knowledge%20base%20images/ADP%20Navigation%20Bar.png?width=431&height=54&name=ADP%20Navigation%20Bar.png) The following options will vary depending on your role within ADP Workforce Now. Select **Utilities** and choose **Import**.  **![Utilities](https://support.makeshift.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/knowledge%20base%20images/Utilities.png?width=262&height=196&name=Utilities.png)** *\*Before your first import, you will need to follow the following steps:* On your left pane, select **Time and Attendance**. ![Import Preferences](https://support.makeshift.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/knowledge%20base%20images/Import%20Preferences.png?width=171&height=388&name=Import%20Preferences.png)   Once you are in your **Time and Attendance** settings, select **Import Preferences.** ![Import Preferences Button](https://support.makeshift.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/knowledge%20base%20images/Import%20Preferences%20Button.png?width=197&height=53&name=Import%20Preferences%20Button.png) Select **New Preference** on the right side. ![New Preference](https://support.makeshift.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/knowledge%20base%20images/New%20Preference.png?width=132&height=37&name=New%20Preference.png) Under "Select a predefined import type," click **Schedule.** Choose a "Preference ID." This can be "MakeShift Schedule Import" or whatever you prefer. Enter a brief description and click **Submit**. Like mentioned earlier, this only needs to be done once before your first import.  ![New Import Preference](https://support.makeshift.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/knowledge%20base%20images/New%20Import%20Preference.png?width=529&height=312&name=New%20Import%20Preference.png)   *\*For all further imports:* Begin by selecting **Time and Attendance** on your left pane. Select **New Import**. ![New Import](https://support.makeshift.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/knowledge%20base%20images/New%20Import.png?width=116&height=46&name=New%20Import.png)   Select your predefined preference that you have created for MakeShift. Enter a description and select the exported file from MakeShift. This is typically found in your **Downloads** folder on your computer. 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