# How to Create Basic Contact Lists in SendGrid

> To create basic contact lists in SendGrid, navigate to Marketing from the left-side panel, select Contacts, and click Create. Next, choose New List, enter a unique List Name, and save your list to finish the setup.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-basic-contact-lists-in-sendgrid/
Apps: SendGrid
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3920ab56e05a00fdf671/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On SendGrid's main dashboard, go to the left-side panel and click 'Marketing'.
2. Choose 'Contacts' from the list of options.
3. After that, tap 'Create' at the top-right corner.
4. Click 'New List' to proceed.
5. Provide a unique List Name and then tap 'Save List'.
6. After completing these steps, your basic contact list will be created. You can now add contacts manually or upload a CSV file.