How do I import contacts with multiple values for a contact field?

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You can import contacts with more than one value for a custom contact field (e.g., if you've collected information using a multi-select field). Before importing, you will need to edit the field values in your CSV file. 

  1. In your CSV file, locate the cell with multiple values for the field you wish to import for your contact.
  2. Between each value, insert double bars. They look like this: ||
    • For example, your single cell can look like this for a contact: Ice Cream||Cookies||Cake
    • You do not need to add a space between the || and the value— a space will automatically appear between each value for the contact when they're imported.
  3. After inserting double bars, you can import the file into your ActiveCampaign account.

Learn more about how to prepare your CSV file for import here

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