Importing contacts into Mailpro takes under 5 minutes. Here's the step-by-step from source file to ready-to-send list.

Pro tip: clean your file before importing — remove duplicates and invalid emails to save time and protect deliverability.

1. Prepare your file

  • Format: CSV UTF-8, XLSX, ODS or VCF
  • First row = headers (Email, First name, Last name, …)
  • One email per row, no whitespace

2. Start the import

  1. Log in to Mailpro
  2. Open Contacts → Import
  3. Select your file (drag-and-drop supported)
  4. Choose a destination list or create a new one

3. Map the columns

Mailpro auto-detects the matches. Adjust if needed:

  • Email column → Email field (required)
  • First name column → First name field
  • Custom fields are created on the fly

4. Validate

Mailpro shows a summary: contacts added, duplicates skipped, rows rejected. Full detail in the import report.

Best practices

  • Import in batches of 50,000 max
  • Use double opt-in for new sign-ups
  • Never reuse purchased lists — blacklist risk
  • Include a GDPR notice on your collection form

Prefer a video? Watch our "how to import your contacts" tutorial.

Import contacts in a few clicks. Open a free Mailpro account and launch your first campaign today.

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