diff --git a/frappe/core/page/data_import_tool/importer.py b/frappe/core/page/data_import_tool/importer.py
index 12d0fc9f44..bab8ab7abd 100644
--- a/frappe/core/page/data_import_tool/importer.py
+++ b/frappe/core/page/data_import_tool/importer.py
@@ -133,6 +133,9 @@ def upload(rows = None, submit_after_import=None, ignore_encoding_errors=False,
 								elif fieldtype in ("Image", "Attach Image", "Attach"):
 									# added file to attachments list
 									attachments.append(d[fieldname])
+								elif d[fieldname] == 'Link':
+									# as fields can be saved in the number format(long type) in data import template
+									d[fieldname] = cstr(d[fieldname])
 							except IndexError:
 								pass