How to import or export a contact list

In this article, you will learn how to import or export contact file in systeme.io.

To get started, you will need:

• a systeme.io account
• an email list saved in CSV format

Saving your contacts as a CSV file

Begin by converting your Excel file into CSV format. While saving, choose your preferred delimiter - comma, semicolon, or vertical bar.

Open your contact list file using Excel and click on the "File" tab. (number 1 in the image)

Click "Save as," and select the desired separator (e.g., comma). (number 2 in the image)

Click "Save" to finalize the process. (number 3 in the image)

Importing the CSV file

After successfully saving your contacts file, log in to your systeme.io account to import the contacts:

Go to "Contacts" in the CRM tab, then click the "Import contacts" button.

Click on the button "Select the CSV file that contains your contacts", and select the delimiter of your CSV file: Comma, Semicolon, or Pipe.

Adding tags to imported contacts (optional)

Select the tag you want to assign to these contacts, then click on "next."

Note : You also have the option to subscribe your contacts to a campaign (optional).

For more information on this subject, please consult the article : How to subscribe contacts to a campaign when importing a contact list.

Selecting column data

Click "Choose data" and pick the necessary column types such as "Email", "First name," and any other relevant columns from your file.

Finally, click "Import" to begin the import process.

*Exporting an email list**

Navigate to the contacts tab and click “Contacts” to display the contact list.

Select the contacts you want to export (number 4 in the image), then click on "More actions". (number 5 in the image)

From the list of actions, click "Export". (number 6 in the image)

fter clicking “Export”, a CSV file containing your selected contacts will be generated and sent to the email address associated with your systeme.io account.

Updated on: 11/06/2025