Title: Programmatically start an import
Last modified: January 22, 2024

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# Programmatically start an import

 *  Resolved [Chris](https://wordpress.org/support/users/chips/)
 * (@chips)
 * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/programmatically-start-an-import/)
 * I have a multisite network and my sign-up form includes a choice of template.
   This plugin works perfectly when used manually, but I want to trigger it programmatically.
   I see there is WP-CLI functionality but I can’t see how that would work for a
   multisite subsite. Is there a function I can call to start an import?

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 *  [Nukak Asanansi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nasanansi/)
 * (@nasanansi)
 * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/programmatically-start-an-import/#post-17376491)
 * Hi [@chips](https://wordpress.org/support/users/chips/),
 * Thanks for reaching out and I’m so sorry about the delay in getting back to you.
 * Please know that we are looking into your request and will update you as soon
   as possible.
 * Thanks 🙂
 *  [Nukak Asanansi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nasanansi/)
 * (@nasanansi)
 * [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/programmatically-start-an-import/#post-17388662)
 * Hi [@chips](https://wordpress.org/support/users/chips/),
 * Thank you so much for your patience while I looked into this.
 * While we do have a WP CLI command for One Click Demo Import, the WP CLI command
   doesn’t support Multisite Network. 
 * I do agree it would be super helpful, though. I will add this as a feature request
   so our team can keep these specifics in mind during development planning.
 * I apologize that we can’t provide what you’re looking for right now, but I appreciate
   the suggestion! It’s always helpful to get insights from our users.
 * Thanks 🙂

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 * Last reply from: [Nukak Asanansi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/nasanansi/)
 * Last activity: [2 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/programmatically-start-an-import/#post-17388662)
 * Status: resolved