Import MagicMastering Mailchimp's import toolSamantha Okay team, it's time we master this Mailchimp iimport tool. We have a list of contacts waiting to be added.Theo I heard we can upload a CSV file, right? Got one right here, all prepped and ready!Samantha That's correct, Theo! But remember, we need to check the formatting guidelines. Birthday fields and dates need special attention.Houston Yo, but what if we have updates for existing contacts? Can we do that in one go?Samantha Absolutely, Houston! Mailchimp allows us to auto-update multiple contacts simultaneously. No contact left behind.Theo Before we dive in, don't forget about our plan limits. We can only have up to 500 contacts with our current free plan.Houston Guess it's time for that upgrade, eh? I'll call the shots on this one.Samantha Good call, Big KIT. Let's get this import started and make the magic happen!Narrator As the team masters the Mailchimp import tool, they realize the power of organization and precision. Not only do they upgrade their plan, but they also upgrade their team's efficiency. Import Contacts to Mailchimp Copy Article URL Our import tool helps you add or update contacts in Mailchimp. Import from a connected app, upload a comma-separated value file (CSV), copy and paste contacts from a spreadsheet like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, or type info directly into the import table. You can also auto-update multiple existing contacts at once. In this article, you'll learn how to use our import tool to add and update contacts in Mailchimp. Before you start Here are some things to know before you begin this process. Free plans include up to 500 contacts and 1,000 sends per month, with a daily send limit of 500. To learn more, check out our pricing page. To change your plan type, visit the plans page in your account. To get started with a file import, you'll need a blank sheet in a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, saved or exported as a comma separated value (CSV) file. Certain fields, like birthday and date, must be formatted in a specific way. Make sure you're familiar with our format guidelines before importing your file. In Mailchimp, you can categorize your contacts based on their email marketing status, such as subscribed or unsubscribed. You can only import to one status at a time.
