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How to Import Contacts from CSV

Bring all your existing contacts into one place

Moving to NexaLink CRM does not mean starting from scratch. Import your existing contacts from any CSV file and have them organized, tagged, and ready for follow-up in minutes.

Difficulty:Intermediate
5-10 minutes
Tools:
NexaLink CRM

Before You Start

  • NexaLink CRM account
  • CSV file with contacts exported from another tool

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Prepare Your CSV File

Export contacts from your current tool as a CSV file with columns for name, email, phone, company, etc.

Tip: Make sure column headers are clear like 'First Name' and 'Email' for best auto-mapping
2

Open Import Tool

In NexaLink CRM, go to Contacts and tap Import then select CSV.

Tip: You can also drag and drop the file on desktop
3

Map Your Fields

NexaLink auto-detects most fields but lets you manually map any unrecognized columns.

Tip: Map custom fields to NexaLink tags for flexible organization
4

Handle Duplicates

Choose how to handle duplicate contacts: merge, skip, or create new entries.

Tip: The merge option combines data from both records intelligently
5

Review and Import

Preview the import summary showing total contacts, new entries, and duplicates, then confirm.

Tip: Start with a small test batch of 10-20 contacts before importing everything

Why This Matters

AI Follow-up Suggestions

Get smart reminders on who to contact and when.

Relationship Scoring

See which connections need attention at a glance.

Context Recall

Never forget where you met someone or what you discussed.

Network Analytics

Weekly insights on your network health.

Pro Tips

Expert advice to get the most out of this workflow

Clean up your CSV before importing by removing blank rows and fixing formatting
Use UTF-8 encoding for international characters and names
Tag imported contacts with their source for tracking purposes
Run the duplicate detector after import to catch any missed overlaps

Related Features

AI-Powered Reminders

Smart follow-up suggestions

Relationship Scoring

Track connection strength

Meeting Notes

Remember every conversation

Event Tagging

Track where you met contacts

Weekly Digests

Network health reports

Contact Enrichment

Auto-fill contact details

Frequently Asked Questions

How does relationship scoring work?

Our AI analyzes interaction frequency and engagement to score each relationship.

Will it remind me to follow up?

Yes! Smart suggestions based on relationship score and time since last contact.

Does it sync with other NexaLink apps?

Yes! Scanner and Digital Card contacts sync automatically.

Ready to Try It?

Follow this guide and import contacts from csv in just 5-10 minutes.

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