Newsletter Import

Description

With Import, you import contact lists in CSV or by copying and pasting, mapping columns such as email, first name, last name, gender, country, region, city, and extra subscriber profile fields. In Newsletter, the Import add-on also lets you export lists with filters, handle existing subscribers by import mode, and migrate contacts from MailPoet while preserving relevant statuses.

Key Features of Import

• CSV Import
  Loads contacts saved in a CSV file into the subscriber base.
• Column mapping
  Links file columns to subscriber profile fields.
• Import modes
  Lets you choose between ignoring, updating, or overwriting existing subscribers.
• MailPoet migration
  Imports subscribers from MailPoet and associates contacts with Newsletter lists.
• Error report
  Shows lines with failures after the import process finishes.

Benefits of Import

• More controlled migration
  Reduces rework when transferring old bases to Newsletter.
• Less data loss
  Keeps relevant fields when the update mode is selected.
• Faster correction
  Helps locate problematic records by row in the final report.
• Centralized management
  Makes it easier to consolidate external contacts within the Newsletter structure.

Who Is Import For?

• Administrators who need to import contact lists into Newsletter.
• Marketing teams that work with CSV files or spreadsheets.
• Sites that are migrating subscribers from MailPoet to Newsletter.

Frequently Asked Questions about Import

What does Import add to Newsletter?
It adds subscriber import and export flows, including field mapping, CSV reading, and modes for handling already registered emails.

Does Import send activation emails during import?
No. The documentation states that welcome or activation emails are not sent during the import process.

What data can be imported with Import?
Email is required, and first name, last name, gender, country, region, city, and extra profile fields can also be imported.

How to Download Import

Import is available for download on this page. To get it up and running, upload the file through the WordPress dashboard under Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin and activate the add-on. Then, keep Newsletter installed and configured to use the import features.

Import is recommended for those who need to organize subscriber bases without relying on manual entry record by record. Its differentiator lies in control over fields, duplicate handling modes, and error reports, allowing you to migrate lists more predictably within Newsletter and preserve important data when the base already has history.

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