To import connections

  1. Start the ADO.NET Connection Editor.
  2. Click Import Connections (Import) on the toolbar. This starts the Import ADO.NET Connections wizard.
  3. In the Import from file field, type the full path to and filename of the XML file that contains exported connections, or click BrowseBrowse to select a file; then click Next.
  4. Select the connections you want to import, or check Select all connections. To select more than one connection, hold the Ctrl key down as you make your selections.
  5. Review the connections summary; then click Finish.
Note: You can also import connection settings using the MFImportConn command.
Parent topic: ADO.NET Connection Editor
Related concepts
Exporting and Importing Connections
ADO.NET Connection Editor
Related tasks
To start the ADO.NET Connection Editor as a user
To export connections
Related reference
Import ADO.NET Connections - start page
Select a File to Import page
Select Connections to Import page
MFImportConn command