Add contacts to a list

Modified on Wed, 21 Feb 2024 at 02:28 PM

To send a message, you first need to create a list and add contacts to it. You can add either new or existing contacts to a list.

Before you get started

To add contacts to a list, you first need to create a list

How to add contacts to a list

There are a few ways you can add contacts to a list:

Import contacts from a CSV file directly to the list via the Messaging menu, or
Add existing contacts to a list via the Audience menu, or
Create a sign up form, or
Make the list a dynamic list

Import contacts from a CSV file

Navigate to the Messaging menu
Click on the Lists tab
Search for the list you would like to add contacts to and click on it

Click on Import CSV file

Select the date format, add tags (optional)
Click Continue

Select the CSV file

Map the fields to the corresponding column headings in your CSV file, then click Continue. Time to import depends on the size of your file.

After, click Import

Add existing contacts to a list

Navigate to the Audience menu
Search or filter for contacts to add to the list
Select the contacts, which will reveal actions available (additional buttons above the table)
Click the Add to list button

Select the list you would like to add the contacts to from the drop down menu
Click Next

Select the messaging channel(s) for the contacts
Click Add contacts. Depending on the amount of contacts, it may take a few minutes to add them to the list.

Still need help?

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