> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/administration/utilities/encode-webneers-data.md).

# Encode WebNEERS Data

Before exporting data from WebNEERS to import into PEARS, you must encode each participant record with the corresponding PEARS Program Activity ID. This links the WebNEERS data to the correct program activity in PEARS.

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**NOTE:** Organization Administrators can contact PEARS Support for additional information about the WebNEERS importer. Access to the importer is granted through specific user account permissions.
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#### Log into WebNEERS

Log into WebNEERS and access the home page.
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#### Select a data section

Click **Manage Adults** for adult participant data, or **Manage Youth Groups** for youth participant data.
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#### Edit a participant

Click the gear icon / edit button for the participant you want to encode.
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#### Go to the Custom Data tab

Click the **Custom Data** tab within the participant's edit screen.
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#### Enter the PEARS ID

Navigate to the PEARS website and open the corresponding program activity. Copy the PEARS ID displayed in the activity details and paste it into the **PEARS Program ID** field in WebNEERS.
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#### Save

Click **Save** to store the encoded data.
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#### Repeat for all participants

Repeat steps 3–6 for all participants before exporting data.
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## Next Steps

After encoding all participants, proceed to [Export WebNEERS Data](/administration/utilities/export-webneers-data.md) to generate the export file.