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Update resources in bulk

Update many existing resources without opening them one at a time.

There are two ways to update existing resources in bulk. Choose the method based on what you need to change.

Update with CSV

Export the resources you want to change, edit the CSV, then import it back into ResourceHub.

Only include columns you want to update Columns you leave out keep their existing values. If you include a column but leave a cell blank, some fields may be cleared or reset. Check the CSV field reference if you are unsure.
Video walkthrough
  1. Filter your Resources list to the resources you want to change.
  2. Open Import/Export › Export and export those resources.
  3. Open the CSV. Keep resourcehub_id and only the columns you want to change.
  4. Edit the values you want to update.
  5. Return to Resources, then open Import/Export › Import / Bulk Update.
  6. Upload the CSV and click Import.
  7. Open Import Log under Resources › Import/Export to check the results.
CSV help Open the CSV field reference for preparation rules, column details, examples, and blank-cell behavior.
Update only the fields you need

You do not have to import every column back. ResourceHub uses resourcehub_id to match each row to the correct existing resource and leaves columns you did not include unchanged.

To change nothing but the resource type on a set of resources, this is the entire file:

resourcehub_idresource_type
12345User Manual
12346Safety Data Sheet
Tip Changing one field across hundreds of resources? Export them, delete every column except resourcehub_id and the field you are changing, then import.

Update from your Resources list

Select the resources you want to change. You can then use Actions for quick batch changes, or Bulk edit for field-by-field changes.

Use Actions for quick batch changes

Without leaving the Resources list, use Actions to:

  • Set resources as active or draft.
  • Delete resources.
  • Add or remove tags.
  • Add or remove categories.
  1. Select the resources you want to change from your Resources list.
  2. Open Actions.
  3. Choose the action you need and follow the prompt.

Use Bulk edit for field-by-field changes

Click Bulk edit to open the bulk editor. There you can edit title, status, Featured, tags, and categories for the selected resources.

Video walkthrough
  1. Select the resources you want to change from your Resources list.
  2. Click Bulk edit.
  3. In the bulk editor, edit the fields you need.
  4. Click Save.