{"id":645,"date":"2025-12-08T16:02:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/?post_type=tesserakb&#038;p=645"},"modified":"2026-03-15T12:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T12:47:49","slug":"how-do-i-import-leads","status":"publish","type":"tesserakb","link":"https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/knowledgebase\/how-do-i-import-leads\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I import leads?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"scribe-title\">How to Import Leads Using UpMLM<\/h1>\n<div class=\"scribe-step\">\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text scribe-step-tip\">Introduction<\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text scribe-step-tip\">In this tutorial, you will learn how to import leads using UpMLM. By the end of this guide, you will be able to upload contact lists, map fields correctly, and ensure your contacts are ready for follow-up and communication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"scribe-step\">\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">1. ### <strong>Open the Leads Section<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">From the main navigation menu, click on <strong>Leads<\/strong> and then <strong>Import<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">&gt; This will open a import wizard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-905\" src=\"https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ascreenshot_2433973cb779400faebf30bb10b1b3b1_text_export.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/ascreenshot_2433973cb779400faebf30bb10b1b3b1_text_export.jpeg 2064w, https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/ascreenshot_2433973cb779400faebf30bb10b1b3b1_text_export-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/ascreenshot_2433973cb779400faebf30bb10b1b3b1_text_export-1024x572.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/ascreenshot_2433973cb779400faebf30bb10b1b3b1_text_export-768x429.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/ascreenshot_2433973cb779400faebf30bb10b1b3b1_text_export-1536x858.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/ascreenshot_2433973cb779400faebf30bb10b1b3b1_text_export-2048x1144.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"scribe-step\">\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">2. ### <strong>Upload the Contact File<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">Select and upload your contact file (Exel or CSV file). Download a <a href=\"http:\/\/upmlm.com\/sample\/mlm_network_sample.xlsx\">Excel<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/upmlm.com\/sample\/mlm_network_sample.csv\">CSV<\/a> template.<\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">&gt; Ensure the file follows the required format for successful import.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"scribe-screenshot-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scribe-screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ascreenshot_99dbcafd8e084d79bc3a529047bf241e_text_export.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"scribe-step\">\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">3. <strong>Click &#8220;Upload File&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"scribe-screenshot-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scribe-screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ascreenshot_71fbf29f11e34830bc3bc1140289b733_text_export.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"scribe-step\">\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">4. ### <strong>Map Contact Fields<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">Match the columns in your file to the corresponding fields in UpMLM.<\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">&gt; Correct mapping ensures data is imported accurately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"scribe-screenshot-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scribe-screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ascreenshot_b9cf376c314d4fbd8af59f5feb0dbab3_text_export.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"scribe-step\">\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">5. ### <strong>Custom Fields<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">Click <strong>Add Field<\/strong> to create custom fields that match you file data<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"scribe-screenshot-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scribe-screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ascreenshot_8bc5f6d9801b47f8b62d0f680696a3c3_text_export.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"scribe-step\">\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">6. ### <strong>Confirm and Complete the Import<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">Review the mapping and confirm the import.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"scribe-screenshot-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scribe-screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ascreenshot_5738c684b5a247fd8516b7e1e05013e3_text_export.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"scribe-step\">\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">7. ### <strong>Check Update Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">When enabled, records with matching emails will be updated.<br \/>\nIf left unchecked, only new records will be added and existing ones will be skipped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"scribe-screenshot-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scribe-screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ascreenshot_c1c42d43da48477fa8dcb6062384bb3c_text_export.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"scribe-step\">\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">8. ### <strong>Import Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">Click <strong>Import Contact<\/strong>s to start the file upload and leads processing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text\">&gt; Leads will be available on the leads table<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"scribe-screenshot-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"scribe-screenshot\" src=\"https:\/\/upmlm.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ascreenshot_9a3b15e092ae4fa99764f5148d3e7272_text_export.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"scribe-step\">\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text scribe-step-tip\">Tip: ## Practical Tips<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text scribe-step-tip\"><strong>Use the recommended template:<\/strong> This helps avoid formatting issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text scribe-step-tip\"><strong>Check for duplicates:<\/strong> Clean your file before importing to prevent duplicates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text scribe-step-tip\"><strong>Review imported data:<\/strong> Verify contacts after import to ensure accuracy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"scribe-step\">\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text scribe-step-tip\">Tip: ## Conclusion<\/p>\n<p class=\"scribe-step-text scribe-step-tip\">Importing contacts using UpMLM saves time and helps you manage large contact lists efficiently. 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