Import from Notion
The Notion importer brings Notion databases and pages into SetGet. Database entries become work items with mapped properties, and standalone Notion pages become SetGet pages. This importer is ideal for teams transitioning from Notion's all-in-one workspace to SetGet's purpose-built project management.
What gets imported
| Notion element | SetGet equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Database entry | Work item | Properties mapped to fields |
| Database title property | Work item title | Direct mapping |
| Rich text / description | Work item description | Converted from Notion blocks |
| Status property | State | Mapped via property mapping |
| Select property (priority) | Priority | Mapped if configured |
| Person property | Assignee | Matched by email |
| Multi-select property | Labels | Created as labels |
| Date property | Due date | Direct mapping |
| Standalone page | SetGet page | Content converted |
Prerequisites
- A Notion account with access to the pages and databases you want to import.
- A Notion integration configured with access to the relevant pages (via Notion's internal integrations).
- Admin or Owner role in your SetGet workspace.
Setup steps
Step 1 -- Connect to Notion
- Go to Settings > Import.
- Select Notion.
- Click Authorize with Notion.
- Notion's authorization page appears. Select the pages and databases you want to share with SetGet.
- Click Allow access.
TIP
Notion requires you to explicitly share pages and databases with the integration. If a database does not appear in the import list, go to Notion and share it with the SetGet integration.
Step 2 -- Select what to import
SetGet lists all shared databases and pages. Select the ones you want to import.
| Type | Action |
|---|---|
| Database | Import entries as work items |
| Page | Import as a SetGet page |
Step 3 -- Map database properties
For each database, map Notion properties to SetGet fields:
| Notion property type | Suggested SetGet field |
|---|---|
| Title | Work item title |
| Status | State |
| Select (named "Priority") | Priority |
| Person | Assignee |
| Multi-select | Labels |
| Date | Due date |
| Rich text | Description (appended) |
Properties that do not map to a standard SetGet field are included in the work item description as a formatted table.
Step 4 -- Choose the target project
- Create new project -- uses the database name.
- Import into existing project -- select an existing project.
Step 5 -- Start import
Click Start Import and monitor progress.
Post-import validation
- Verify work item counts match database entry counts.
- Check that page content rendered correctly.
- Confirm property mappings produced the right states and priorities.
- Review labels created from multi-select properties.
Limitations
| Limitation | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nested databases | Not supported; flatten before importing |
| Relation properties | Not imported (no cross-database linking) |
| Embedded files | Imported if accessible via public URL; private files may fail |
| Formulas | Computed values not imported |
| Rollups | Computed values not imported |
WARNING
Notion's API has rate limits. Large databases (1,000+ entries) may take several minutes to import.
Notion block support
Notion pages use a block-based structure. The following blocks are supported during conversion:
| Notion block | SetGet rendering | Supported |
|---|---|---|
| Paragraph | Paragraph | Yes |
| Heading 1/2/3 | Heading 1/2/3 | Yes |
| Bulleted list | Bulleted list | Yes |
| Numbered list | Numbered list | Yes |
| To-do list | Checklist | Yes |
| Toggle | Collapsible section | Partial (content shown, no toggle) |
| Code block | Code block | Yes |
| Quote | Blockquote | Yes |
| Callout | Callout block | Yes |
| Table | Table | Yes |
| Image | Embedded image | Yes (if publicly accessible) |
| Divider | Horizontal rule | Yes |
| Bookmark | Hyperlink | Yes |
| Embed | Not supported | No |
| Database (inline) | Not supported | No |
| Synced block | Expanded inline | Partial |
Notion vs. SetGet pages
| Feature | Notion | SetGet |
|---|---|---|
| Block editor | Notion blocks | SetGet block editor |
| Databases | Inline and full-page | Not embedded in pages |
| Templates | Template pages | Page templates |
| Comments | Block-level comments | Page comments |
| Sharing | Share with anyone | Project-level access |
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Database not listed | Not shared with integration | Share from Notion's page settings |
| Properties not detected | Unsupported property type | Map manually or accept default |
| Page content missing | Notion blocks not converting | Report the specific block type |
| Assignees unmatched | Email mismatch | Invite members with matching emails |
| Images not loading | Private Notion URLs | Re-upload images manually |