Salesforce - Import contacts
- George Apostolov
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Salesforce - Import contacts: step-by-step guide
Head over to Contacts on your Salesforce dashboard.
Click on the Import button on the upper right side of the page.
Select Accounts and Contacts under the Standard objects tab.
Select Add new records.
Select CSV as your data source.
Upload your CSV file that contains all your sales contacts.
Hit the Next button to continue.
Map your headers with Salesforce objects in the next step.
Look for Salesforce objects like Contact: Email, Contact: First name, Contact: Last name, etc.
Click on the Map button to finish the mapping process.
Hit Next.
And hit Start Import.
Your contacts will begin importing. Click on the OK button to continue.
Congrats! Your contacts are now imported! Select All Contacts from the dropdown on the top left to view your contacts.
Quick answer: To import contacts in Salesforce, navigate to Contacts, click Import, and select Accounts and Contacts. Choose Add new records and upload your CSV file. Map your CSV headers to Salesforce objects, click Next, and start the import. Finally, click OK and select All Contacts from the dropdown to view them.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Upload a CSV file and map your data headers to seamlessly add sales contacts into Salesforce in a few simple steps. This guide covers salesforce - Import contacts in 14 steps, starting with "Head over to Contacts on your Salesforce dashboard" and finishing with "Congrats! Your contacts are now imported! Select All Contacts from the dropdown on the...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Salesforce interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does salesforce - Import contacts take?
14 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 Salesforce data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Salesforce. Related guides: How to Integrate ActiveCampaign with Salesforce, How to Integrate ClickUp with Salesforce and How to Integrate Constant Contact with Salesforce. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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