Importing Contacts

Import contacts from CSV files into GetRaze with automatic column mapping and duplicate detection.

CSV Import Wizard

Navigate to Contacts > Import to start the import wizard.

Step 1: Upload File

Upload a CSV file containing your contacts. Supported formats:

• .csv (comma-separated)
• .xlsx (Excel)
• UTF-8 encoding recommended

Step 2: Column Mapping

Map your CSV columns to GetRaze fields:

GetRaze Field	Description
Name	Full name (required)
Email	Email address
Phone	Phone number
Company	Company name
Title	Job title
Location	Geographic location
LinkedIn URL	LinkedIn profile URL
Source	Lead source

Unmapped columns are stored as custom fields.

Step 3: Review

Before importing:

• Preview the first rows of mapped data
• Check for validation errors
• Review duplicate detection settings

Step 4: Import

Click Import to begin:

• Contacts are created in the database
• Duplicates are handled based on your settings
• Progress bar shows completion
• Summary shows imported/skipped/error counts

Duplicate Detection

GetRaze detects duplicates by matching:

• Email address (primary)
• LinkedIn profile URL
• Name + Company combination

Duplicate Handling

Option	Description
Skip	Don't import duplicates
Update	Merge new data into existing contacts
Create	Import as new contacts regardless

Large Imports

For large files (10,000+ contacts):

• Import runs in the background
• You'll receive a notification when complete
• Progress is tracked on the import page

Export

Export your contacts to CSV:

1. Go to Contacts
2. Apply any desired filters
3. Click Export
4. Download the CSV file

Related Features

• Managing Contacts - Contact database
• Contact Lists - Organize imported contacts