Before uploading contacts to PredictaMail, it’s important to ensure your file is correctly formatted. This helps our system recognize your data accurately and avoids errors during import.
Step 1: Format Your File Correctly
To get started, you’ll need a spreadsheet that includes your contact information. You can create this file using tools like Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, or Apple Numbers.
Required Column
Email: This must be the first column in your file. Every contact needs a valid email address to be imported.
Optional Columns
You can add other properties such as:
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Tags
Birthday
Location
Any custom property relevant to your list
Each column should have a clear header in the first row, and each row underneath should contain the respective contact’s data.
Example format:
Email,First Name,Last Name,Subscribed
jane@example.com,Jane,Doe,true
john@example.com,John,Smith,true
Step 2: Save Your File as a CSV
PredictaMail only accepts CSV files for contact uploads. Here’s how to save your file:
Google Sheets:
File > Download > Comma-separated values (.csv)
Excel:
File > Save As > CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv)
Make sure the file extension is .csv and not .xlsx, .xls, or .ods.
Step 3: Import Your CSV into PredictaMail
Once your file is formatted and saved:
Go to Contacts > All Contacts > Import
Upload your CSV file using the upload modal
Map each column from your CSV to an existing property in PredictaMail
If a property doesn't exist yet, click Select or create new and choose Create new field
Click Import to complete the process
Best Practices & Compliance Tips
Only upload contacts who have explicitly opted in to receive emails from you
Double-check for typos, duplicate rows, or blank fields
Avoid importing outdated or irrelevant data
⚠️ Importing contacts who haven’t opted in can harm your sender reputation and email deliverability.
Need Help? If you're unsure how to structure your file or run into issues during import, contact us at support@predictamail.ai or browse other Help Center articles.