It is possible to add recipients to an email blast by uploading a CSV file containing the email address and names of each recipient. Create the CSV file from a spreadsheet editor, such as Numbers, Google Spreadsheets, or Excel. You can also use a plain text editor like TextEdit or Sublime Text.

Once done, upload the CSV file under the "Recipients" tab for the email blast you are importing the email contacts to.

A CSV file contains values separated by commas, where the first row determines the column order of the data. To create your CSV file open a new document in your chosen editor, determine the column order as detailed below, and then export/save it as a CSV file.

Note: If using Excel, you need to take precautions to ensure the data isn't corrupted. To preserve UTF-8 characters save the spreadsheet as a .txt file, locate the file on your hard drive, and then rename the file with a .csv extension.

The first row of your CSV file should be formatted in the following manner:

email, firstname, lastname

Add the data in the same order. As an example, in a spreadsheet editor ensure it looks the following way.

Note: You must export/save the file as a CSV file.

If you are using a text editor to create your CSV file, ensure the data is formatted the following way: