How to create contact list in sendgrid
- George Apostolov
How to create contact list in sendgrid: step-by-step guide
Go to Marketing → Contacts in the left sidebar.
Click Create > New List
Give a list name and click on Save List
Open your list.
Click Upload CSV
Drag and drop your contact list in the CSV format.
Next, click on Next: Review CSV Upload
Map all the relevant fields and skip the ones that are not important.
Click Skip Unmapped to ignore the irrelevant unmapped fields
Finally, hit Next: Add Contacts
Quick answer: To create a contact list in SendGrid, navigate to Marketing and Contacts, create a new list by entering a name, and save it. Open the list, upload a CSV file by dragging and dropping it, review the upload, map the relevant fields while skipping unimportant ones, and finally add your contacts.
About this SendGrid tutorial
Upload a CSV file and map fields to easily build and manage your contact lists in SendGrid for email marketing campaigns. This guide shows how to create contact list in sendgrid in 10 steps, starting with "Go to Marketing → Contacts in the left sidebar" and finishing with "Finally, hit Next: Add Contacts". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SendGrid interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create contact list in sendgrid?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SendGrid data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SendGrid. Related guides: How to Create a Plain Text Version of SendGrid Emails, How to create a sender identity on sendgrid and How to create sendgrid account. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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