---
title: "Import a Collection Zip"
method: POST
path: "/v1/group/import"
tags: ["Group"]
---

# Import a Collection Zip

`POST /v1/group/import`

Uploads a collection-export zip and enqueues the import job. The destination group must be empty. Returns the tracked import row so clients can poll for progress.

## Response `202`

Accepted

- RepoExportOut
  - `artifactPath` string
  - `createdAt` string
  - `error` string
  - `groupId` string
  - `id` string
  - `kind` string — Kind is "export" for server-produced backup artifacts, "import" for user-uploaded restore zips. The lifecycle fields below behave the same for both.
  - `progress` integer
  - `sizeBytes` integer
  - `status` string
  - `updatedAt` string

## Changes

- **2026-05-23** `9bf2d116faff` — 1 info
  - endpoint added
- **2024-11-29** `19794fb70c24` — 1 breaking
  - api path removed without deprecation

[Change history](https://skmtc.dev/sysadminsmedia/apis/homebox-api/changes/v1/group/import/post.md)

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