How to Import Contacts via CSV

If you're coming from another CRM, email platform, or spreadsheet, you can bring all your contacts into Noddle at once using a CSV import.

Before You Import

• Your file must be in CSV (.csv) format. Excel (.xlsx) and Google Sheets files won't upload directly — export them as CSV first.
• File size limit: 50MB per import.
• During the import process, you can download a sample CSV file to see the correct column format.

Import Steps

1. Go to Contacts in the left menu.
2. Click the Import icon (a downward arrow pointing into a box, near the top right).
3. Select Contacts and click Next.
4. Confirm your file format, then upload your CSV.
5. Map your columns to Noddle contact fields. For example, your "Email Address" column should map to the Email field.
   • If a column doesn't match any standard field, you can create a custom field on the spot, or choose "Don't import data in unmatched columns."
6. Fill in import details: give the import a name, assign contacts to a list, and configure consent preferences.
7. Click Bulk Import and wait for the process to complete.

Standard Fields Available During Import

• Name / First Name / Last Name
• Email / Additional Emails
• Phone / Additional Phones
• Date of Birth
• Business Name
• Address, City, State, Postal Code, Country
• Contact Source / Contact Type / Contact Owner
• DND (Do Not Disturb) setting
• Time Zone / Website / Notes

After Import: Bulk Actions

Once contacts are imported, you can act on them in bulk:

1. Go to Contacts.
2. Use filters to narrow your view.
3. Check the boxes next to contacts you want to act on.
4. Choose a bulk action: Add Tags, Send Email, Add to Automation, etc.

💡 Tip: Tag your imported contacts at the time of import (e.g., "Imported June 2026") so you can easily find and act on them later.