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How To Import Contacts In SendGrid

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to upload and map contacts into SendGrid via CSV.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to import contacts into SendGrid by uploading a CSV file through the Marketing section and mapping your fields before finalizing the import. Following these steps ensures your contact lists are correctly structured and ready for email campaigns in SendGrid.


Steps

  1. Go to Marketing in the left sidebar.
  2. Select Contacts from the dropdown.
  3. Click Add Contacts on the top right.
  4. Click Upload CSV to begin the import process.
  5. Drag and drop your CSV file containing contacts, then choose whether to add them to a new or existing list.
  6. Click Next: Review CSV Upload to proceed.
  7. Map unmapped fields according to your CSV column headers.
  8. Click Skip Column for any fields you want to leave unmapped.
  9. Click Next: Add Contacts to finalize the field mapping.
  10. Your contacts are now successfully imported into SendGrid.

📌 Why this matters

Importing contacts correctly into SendGrid is essential for running targeted, compliant email marketing campaigns at scale. The CSV upload workflow lets teams quickly migrate large contact lists, assign them to specific segments, and map custom fields — ensuring every recipient lands in the right list from day one. Proper contact management in SendGrid directly improves deliverability, personalization, and campaign performance. This demo helps marketers and admins get contacts set up fast without errors or data loss.
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