How do I import an RSS feed from another site? #

An RSS import reads another site's feed regularly and creates an object for each new item, for example news from a partner.

Who can do this #

Users whose role has rss/edit.

Steps #

1. Open Setup > RSS and click New import under RSS imports.
2. Enter a Name and the Source URL of the feed, then click Update. The page reads the feed and shows its fields.
3. Under Destination path, click Browse and choose the folder for the new objects.
4. Choose the Class of the new objects, and for each class field which feed field fills it (or Ignore).
5. Under Imported objects will be owned by, choose the owner (Change user).
6. Tick Active and click OK.
7. Wait for the RSS import cronjob, then check the folder. Open the cronjob in the list shows when it runs.

What can go wrong #

• No objects arrive. The cronjob does not run, or the feed address is wrong. Open the source address in a browser.
• Duplicates or old items. The import only creates items it has not seen. If the other site changes its item ids, items come again.
• Rights. Only import feeds you are allowed to republish.

Related pages #

• How do I publish an RSS feed of my content?
• RSS feeds
• User manual