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Import: How to import your contacts to Nutshell

Learn how to seamlessly import contacts into Nutshell from a CSV file with our step-by-step guides and helpful tips.

Written by Will Gordon

Watch this video to learn how to import your companies, people, and leads from a CSV spreadsheet.

Want to know the basics about importing companies, people, and leads into Nutshell. Look no further. You can also read this article here for complete instructions on how to import your data to Nutshell from a spreadsheet.

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FAQ

Why did Nutshell already choose fields to map my columns to?

Nutshell will automatically map columns like phone, email, address, and name to matching fields. You'll see a green checkmark next to any column that's been mapped, and "Don't import" for anything it couldn't match automatically. You should always go through all your columns before importing to make sure everything is mapped correctly — and if a column doesn't match an existing field, you can create a brand-new custom field for it right from the mapping step.

How do I choose whether leads are created during my import?

On the Review page, use the "Create leads from this import for each" toggle and choose "Company imported" or "Person imported." Leads aren't created unless you turn this on. If you've already imported your contacts and only want leads for the records this import updates, toggle on "Create leads for updated companies and people."

I see a product option, does this mean I can create products when importing?

If you are creating leads with your import, it is also possible to create and attach products to those leads. You must create a lead for every product you wish to create.

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