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# Upload metadata XML files

### Import Metadata

**Metadata** includes both system and custom objects required to enable the ESW integration.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="System objects" %}
System objects are core SFCC components that define standard platform functionalities. They include the essential data structures required for the site’s basic operation, such as:

* Countries
* Currencies
* Shipping methods
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Custom Objects" %}
Custom objects enable business-specific configurations that extend the capabilities of SFCC. They provide flexibility to support additional capabilities, such as:

* Tenant credentials
* Pricing Advisor settings
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}

Together, these objects form the **metadata**, which defines the operational framework of SFCC.

### Steps to import metadata files

Follow these steps to import the metadata files included in the ESW package:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

#### Navigate to Import & Export

Navigate to **Administration → Site Development → Import & Export**
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Upload Metadata Files

Upload the **metadata XML files** included in the **ESW package**.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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