# Getting started

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### <mark style="color:blue;">Prepare and format</mark> your data&#x20;

Ensure your data is formatted with clear origin and destination columns, following our [formatting guidelines.](/tools/spreadsheet/format-and-input.md)
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### Export to <mark style="color:blue;">XLSX or CSV</mark> spreadsheet

Save your data as an XLSX or CSV file. The order of results will match your input, and duplicates or blank lines will be preserved for consistency.
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### [<mark style="color:blue;">Upload</mark>](https://bulk.distance.to/app/order) and have the data <mark style="color:blue;">verified</mark>

Visit [bulk.distance.to](https://bulk.distance.to/app/order) to upload your file. We'll validate your data for accuracy.
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### Get final <mark style="color:blue;">price and payment</mark>

After validation, view the total number of routes and the final price. Proceed with payment via PayPal.
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### Receive <mark style="color:blue;">result via E-Mail</mark>

Once payment is processed, your distance calculations will be completed (approximately one second per route) and sent to your email.
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### Are you ready? Start here and upload your file:

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