If you need to add many employees at once, you can import them from a CSV file. This is useful when first setting up Begin or when onboarding a large group. This feature is available to Admins.
How to import employees
Go to Employees in the left sidebar.
Click the Import button (or look for the import option in the top-right area).
Download the CSV template provided by Begin.
Fill in the template with your employee data. Each row represents one employee.
Upload the completed CSV file.
Review the preview to make sure the data looks correct.
Click Import to add all employees.
What fields can be imported?
The CSV template includes the following columns:
First Name and Last Name (required)
Personal Code
Email and Mobile Phone (for login credentials)
Location
Department
Contract Start Date
Workload
Export Code
Tips for a successful import
Use the provided template — do not change column headers
Make sure email addresses are unique (no two employees can share the same email)
Mobile phone numbers should be in international format (e.g., +372 5551234)
After import, employees will need passwords set before they can log in