Import contacts via CSV to MailerLite

Metics Media·Dec 2024

Demo summary

A step-by-step walkthrough of uploading a CSV file, creating a subscriber group, and mapping spreadsheet columns to MailerLite data fields.

Step-by-step

Click on Subscribers on the left sidebar
Click on Add Subscribers
Drag and drop your CSV file into the upload area
Click on Import Subscribers
Create a new group or select an existing one for the contacts
Map the spreadsheet columns to MailerLite attributes using the dropdown menus
Select Skip this column for any data fields you do not wish to import
Click on Finish Import

Options

Upload a CSV or text file
Copy and paste from Excel
Add each subscriber manually
Import directly from Mailchimp

Watch out for

You must manually tell MailerLite which fields correspond to 'Name' and 'Last Name' if they are not automatically recognized

Tips

Export your contacts from your previous email marketing platform into a CSV file for the most universal import method
Skip unnecessary data columns like random ID numbers or IP addresses to keep your subscriber data clean

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