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# How can I import contacts into Contacts tab?

 
| HOME > CONTACTS AREA > How can I import contacts into Contacts tab? |
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It may be important for you to be able to import contacts from external sources, .CSV file, Gmail or Hotmail accounts, into GuestCentric application.

  
To import contacts from a .CSV file click [here](#csv).

 
To import contacts from Gmail or Hotmail click [here](#gmail).

  
***STEP 1:***First you need to go to the **CONTACTS** tab and click on the **Import** button.

  
***STEP 2:*** A window with 3 options will appear.If you want to import contacts from an existing .CSV file choose **Upload File**.

  
***STEP 3:*** Choose the .CSV file from your computer and click **Open**.

   
***STEP 4:*** If the import of the file was correct a green check sign is shown. Click on **Import** to continue.

   
***STEP 5:*** A list of the contacts that will be imported will appear. You can uncheck the ones you don't want to be imported. Click on **Import.**

  
***STEP 6:***Finally, the list of imported contacts will be shown.

  
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If you want to import contacts from **Gmail** or **Hotmail** is the same procedure for both providers.

  
***STEP 1:*** Choose **Gmail** or **Hotmail** and click **Import**

    
***STEP 2:*** Click on **Yes.**This will authorize the connection with you **Gmail** or **Hotmail** account.

   
***STEP 3:*** Click on **Allow** to continue.

    
***STEP 4:*** A list of the contacts that will be imported will appear. You can uncheck the ones you don't want to be imported. Click on **Import**.

   
***STEP 5:*** Finally, the list of imported contacts will be shown.

   
You now have the contacts imported to the Guestcentric application.

  
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**ATTENTION:**

 
- Contacts with no email will be considered invalid (not imported)
- Empty lines will be considered invalid (not imported)
- Anything after the expected formatting will be ignored (imported)
- Anything besides 0/1 for the newsletter will be assumed to be 0 (imported)
- The .csv must have this formatting: name,email,phone,newsletter (1=Yes; 0=No)

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