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New! Upload a CSV of Contacts to your sequences
New! Upload a CSV of Contacts to your sequences
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Written by Gal Hoch
Updated over a week ago

Overview

The CSV Upload feature in Lusha Engage allows you to seamlessly add your own contact lists, enabling outreach to leads you've collected from CRM exports, webinars, events, and more. This feature empowers you to connect with known contacts directly from Lusha Engage, opening new opportunities for targeted email sequences and engagement.

šŸ’” Note: This feature does not consume any credits šŸŒŸ

Format of the CSV File

To ensure your CSV file is compatible with Lusha Engage, please follow these requirements:

Required Fields:

  • Each contact must include at least:

    • First Name

    • Last Name

    • Email Address

Optional Fields for Personalization:

  • Including additional details such as Company and Industry is encouraged. These details can be used to create customized and personalized email outreach for greater impact.

File Specifications:

  • File Format: CSV only

  • File Size: Up to 20 MB

  • Number of Rows: Maximum of 10,000 rows

  • Number of Columns: Maximum of 50 columns

  • Minimum Columns: The file must include at least 2 columns of data for each contact

  • Contacts Per File: Each file can include up to 500 contacts, ensuring compatibility with Lusha Engageā€™s sequence limits.

šŸ’” Tip: Use Lusha's CSV Enrichment to fill in missing data points for your contacts. This can help you complete contact profiles before uploading to Engage, maximizing the effectiveness of your campaigns.

How to Upload Your CSV

Follow these steps to upload your CSV file to Engage.

Upload CSV to a new sequence

  1. When creating a new sequence, in the ā€œAdd Contactsā€ step, select the option to upload a CSV file.

2. Upload Your File: Drag and drop your CSV file or select the file upload option. Ensure your file meets the format requirements above.

3. Map Your Columns: Once the file is uploaded, you'll need to map your CSV columns to the corresponding Lusha fields. Match each column title in your CSV file to the appropriate Lusha properties (e.g., ā€œFirst Nameā€ in your CSV to ā€œFirst Nameā€ in Lusha).

After mapping, these fields will be available as custom variables for personalized email outreach, allowing you to tailor each message to your leads.

4. Confirm and Upload: After verifying the mapping, confirm the contacts you want to add to the sequence..

5. Your contacts are now added to the sequence.

Upload CSV to an existing sequence

Select a Sequence: From Engageā€™s main screen, select your desired sequence and enter the contacts section.

1. For a Sequence without contacts: Choose the CSV upload option, then follow the steps above.

2. For a sequence with contacts: Click on the Add Contacts button, choose Import from CSV, and follow the same instructions.

šŸ’” Note: Each sequence is limited to 500 contacts. You may need to divide larger lists into multiple sequences if needed.


šŸ› ļø FAQs

  1. Q: What are the requirements for the CSV file?
    A:
    Each contact must have a first name, last name, and email address. Including additional details like company and industry will help personalize your outreach emails.

  2. Q: Does using the CSV Upload feature cost credits?
    A:
    No, utilizing the CSV Upload feature is free and does not consume any Lusha credits. This allows users to maximize their outreach without impacting their credit balance.

  3. Q: What is the limit on the number of contacts I can add per sequence?
    ā€‹A: Each sequence in Engage has a limit of 500 contacts. If your contact list exceeds 500, consider creating multiple sequences or segmenting your list for more targeted outreach.

  4. Q: How can I upload a CSV file?
    A:
    You can drag & drop your CSV file into Lusha Engage or use the upload feature.

  5. Q: How do I map my columns?
    A:
    When uploading your CSV file, youā€™ll need to match the column titles in your file to the corresponding Lusha properties. This mapping will also allow you to use these fields as custom variables in your emails, enabling tailored outreach.

  6. Q: What are the file limitations for uploads?
    A:
    The file must be in CSV format and adhere to the following limits:

  • File size: Up to 20 MB

  • Rows: Up to 10,000 rows

  • Columns: Up to 50 columns

  • The file must include at least 2 columns of contact data.
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