Import contacts to Drove with a CSV file
This guide will show you how to import contacts with a CSV file.
Learn how to create a CSVfile from a spreadsheet.
For other import methods, click here.
- To import contacts manually, navigate to your contacts tab on Drove
- Select +Import Contacts
- Select Upload CSV file selected and click Next on the top right corner.
- Here you need to click the button Upload and select the CSV file from you computer.
**important note**
If your CSV file contains non-latin letter, please save the CSV in UTF-8 encoding for full support
- You must have delivery permission from all the people you are importing. To continue, tick the checkbox You have permission to send emails to all imported contacts.
**You can add a label to define this group of contacts (not mandatory)
- To add a label, click on the button +Add labels
- On the search line type the label name you wish to apply on the imported contacts
- To add this as a label click +Create new label
- click Done to finish
- Now you can either delete some label you've added or continue to import by clicking Next
** Don't forget to tick the checkbox you have permission
- Now the importing process will begin. This might take a few minutes. You may leave this page - we will send you an email when the import is completed. Leaving the page won’t disturb the process.
- When finished, you'll see this screen
- Click View Imported Contacts to go to your updated contacts list.
- You will also receive an email confirmation in your inbox.
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