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Load a CSV for contact import

The CSV populates a reviewable list before import.

Before you start

  • Use an account with Email Marketing enabled and access to the records. Changes require write permission.

Step by step

  1. Open Import contacts > Upload CSV file.

  2. Choose a file containing names and emails.

  3. Review the lines appended to the text field and correct names before confirming.

  4. Choose an optional list and click Import contacts.

Check your result

The CSV populates a reviewable list before import.

What you need to know

  • The parser detects commas, semicolons or tabs, identifies a formatted email and uses another field as the name.
  • There is no column mapper. Extra fields, attributes and phones are not imported through this flow; multiline CSV cells are not fully handled.
  • Loading a file appends to existing text.
  • The picker also accepts plain-text .txt files. The same parser converts content into lines for review; accepting the extension does not guarantee correct name and email detection.
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