What is a CSV file?

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In order to upload contacts into your account, we require that you first save your spreadsheet as a CSV (comma separated values) file. A CSV file stores tabular data in plain text and is saved with a .csv extension. While a CSV file may look similar to an Excel file or Google Sheet, CSVs cannot save styling, formulas, or multiple sheets.

Learn how to save your spreadsheet as a CSV file.

Read more about importing contacts from a CSV file.

Learn how to troubleshoot failed imports.

Learn how to import contacts with multiple tags.

Learn how to import contacts that have multiple values for a single field.

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