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title: Can I bulk import contacts from a spreadsheet or CRM?
description: Learn how to prepare and upload a CSV file to bulk import contacts into the Wetu Contact Manager, including field mapping and confirming your import.
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October 8, 2026

# Can I bulk import contacts from a spreadsheet or CRM?

## Yes. You can upload a CSV file to add multiple contacts to the Contact Manager at once. Follow the steps below to prepare your file, upload it, and confirm your import.

**Quick Links**  
\- [Prepare your CSV file](https://knowledge.wetu.com/can-i-bulk-import-contacts-from-a-spreadsheet-or-crm#Prepare_your_CSV_file)  
\- [Upload your CSV file](https://knowledge.wetu.com/can-i-bulk-import-contacts-from-a-spreadsheet-or-crm#Upload_your_CSV_file)  
\- [Mapping fields](https://knowledge.wetu.com/can-i-bulk-import-contacts-from-a-spreadsheet-or-crm#Mapping_fields)  
\- [Import your contacts](https://knowledge.wetu.com/can-i-bulk-import-contacts-from-a-spreadsheet-or-crm#Import_your_contacts)  
\- [Need Help?](https://knowledge.wetu.com/can-i-bulk-import-contacts-from-a-spreadsheet-or-crm#Need_help)

### **Prepare your CSV file**

#### **Step 1**

Make sure your CSV file includes the following columns:

- Title
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email
- Secondary Email
- Country
- Passport Number
- ID Number
- Telephone Number - include the full international country code (*e.g.,* **+27 713 52 6187***)*

![Step 1](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Contact%20Manager/bulk%20import%20contacts%20from%20a%20spreadsheet%20or%20CRM/Step%201.jpg?width=670&height=212&name=Step%201.jpg)

**Note:** Save your Excel file as a **CSV (comma-delimited)** file before uploading. This ensures Wetu can read your data correctly and prevents errors.

 

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### **Upload your CSV file**

#### **Step 2**

Go to **Contact Manager** and click on **Import Contacts** in the top right-hand corner.

![Bulk import Contacts gif](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Contact%20Manager/bulk%20import%20contacts%20from%20a%20spreadsheet%20or%20CRM/Bulk%20import%20Contacts%20gif.gif?width=670&height=482&name=Bulk%20import%20Contacts%20gif.gif)

#### **Step 3**

Prepare your file for import:

1. Right click on the saved CSV file
2. Open with **Notepad**
3. Select edit and click on **Replace**
4. replace **';'** with '**,**'
5. Click on **Replace All**
6. Save the file

![Updated step](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Contact%20Manager/bulk%20import%20contacts%20from%20a%20spreadsheet%20or%20CRM/Updated%20step.gif?width=670&height=482&name=Updated%20step.gif)

Drag and drop your CSV file into the upload area,

![4](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Contact%20Manager/bulk%20import%20contacts%20from%20a%20spreadsheet%20or%20CRM/4.jpg?width=670&height=195&name=4.jpg)

or click **Upload** to select the file manually.

![Note SS](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Contact%20Manager/bulk%20import%20contacts%20from%20a%20spreadsheet%20or%20CRM/Note%20SS.jpg?width=670&height=482&name=Note%20SS.jpg)

![Step 4](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Contact%20Manager/bulk%20import%20contacts%20from%20a%20spreadsheet%20or%20CRM/Step%204.jpg?width=670&height=193&name=Step%204.jpg)

#### **Step 4**

Select Next in the bottom right-hand corner to continue. 

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### **Mapping fields**

#### **Step 5**

Match each column from your CSV to the corresponding field in the Contact Manager.

Check the preview on the right to confirm the data looks correct before proceeding.

![Step 5](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Contact%20Manager/bulk%20import%20contacts%20from%20a%20spreadsheet%20or%20CRM/Step%205.jpg?width=670&height=357&name=Step%205.jpg)

If a field does not need to be imported, select **Do not map this field**.

![Step 6](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Contact%20Manager/bulk%20import%20contacts%20from%20a%20spreadsheet%20or%20CRM/Step%206.jpg?width=670&height=482&name=Step%206.jpg)

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### **Import your contacts**

#### **Step 6**

Once you are satisfied with the mapping, select **Import**.

![Step 7](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Contact%20Manager/bulk%20import%20contacts%20from%20a%20spreadsheet%20or%20CRM/Step%207.jpg?width=670&height=482&name=Step%207.jpg)

#### **Step 7**

The confirmation screen will show:

- Any errors that need to be addressed

If there are any failed results, check your import file and try again.

![Step 8](https://knowledge.wetu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Content/Contact%20Manager/bulk%20import%20contacts%20from%20a%20spreadsheet%20or%20CRM/Step%208.jpg?width=670&height=482&name=Step%208.jpg)

#### **Step 8**

Your imported contacts will now appear in the **Contact Manager** dashboard.

 

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