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[Account Settings](https://help.artcloud.com/knowledge/account-settings?hsLang=en-us) 3. [Data Import](https://help.artcloud.com/knowledge/account-settings?hsLang=en-us#data-import) July 15, 2026 # Import your Contacts into ArtCloud ## Too many contacts to add one at a time? Import your contact data from a spreadsheet! Sometimes it makes sense to add contacts one item at a time, but if you're new to ArtCloud, you may want to import your contacts through a CSV upload. You also have the option to [migrate your data from another system](https://help.artcld.com/knowledge/manage-your-inventory/data-migration/leaving-your-old-system). ### ArtCloud's Contact import template At ArtCloud, we use .csv files (Comma Separated Value - these are typically opened by spreadsheet editors like **Microsoft Excel**, **Numbers** for Mac, or **Calc** by LibreOffice) to import contacts, inventory, and invoices. In ArtCloud's importer, column titles determine where the data in that column will be assigned when it is imported. For example, if you'd like to designate a column of your CSV to populate a field that designates a client's first name(perhaps in your system or spreadsheet, it is called **contact\_first\_name**), you would rename that field **firstname** for ArtCloud to recognize it and import it properly. This article will go more into depth on this later, but for now, if you'd like to know what columns ArtCloud uses, you can download our pre-made [**Contact Import Template**](https://artcld.com/Templates/ArtcloudClientImportTemplate.csv) to make importing to ArtCloud easier by navigating to your [Settings](https://pro.artcld.com/#/settings/general) and clicking on the **Imports** tab. We also have a [key](https://help.artcld.com/knowledge/how-to-use-the-contact-migration-template) to assist you in using this template. ![Screen Shot 2021-03-16 at 7.04.22 PM](https://help.artcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%207_04_22%20PM.png?width=688&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%207_04_22%20PM.png) ### How do I import contact data? To import your data, head over the **Contacts** tab and hit the **Import** button. ![Screen Shot 2021-03-16 at 7.07.49 PM](https://help.artcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%207_07_49%20PM.png?width=688&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%207_07_49%20PM.png) From there, select **New Import.** ![Screen Shot 2021-03-16 at 6.58.09 PM](https://help.artcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%206_58_09%20PM.png?width=688&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%206_58_09%20PM.png) Next, choose to import a  **CSV** (Comma Separated Values, or a spreadsheet document). ![Screen Shot 2021-03-16 at 7.13.52 PM](https://help.artcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%207_13_52%20PM.png?width=688&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%207_13_52%20PM.png) Then select the **Contacts**option. ![Screen Shot 2021-03-16 at 7.15.39 PM](https://help.artcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%207_15_39%20PM.png?width=688&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%207_15_39%20PM.png) You'll then be prompted to pick a CSV file to import. You can either click on the large button with the arrow, or drag a file into the button. ![Screen Shot 2021-03-16 at 7.16.24 PM](https://help.artcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%207_16_24%20PM.png?width=688&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%207_16_24%20PM.png) Next, you'll be taken to our **Match Columns** screen. As stated earlier, in ArtCloud, we have a list of fields that ArtCloud is able to accept as data. Here, you can match the column titles in your own system or spreadsheet to ArtCloud's fields. **NOTE:** Each custom field can only be assigned to an ArtCloud label **once**. ![image7-1](https://help.artcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image7-1.png?width=688&name=image7-1.png) Unmatched columns (columns that either do not exist in your document or have not been assigned) are at the top of your page... ![image8-1](https://help.artcloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image8-1.png?width=688&name=image8-1.png) ...while automatically matched columns (columns whose names happen to match the names of ArtCloud's field names) are at the bottom. Check these thoroughly before importing. ### How do I import contact images? For new customers, ArtCloud's migration team will help you import your images. Once you've uploaded your file, contact [support@artcld.com](mailto:support@artcld.com) for next steps. Please note this service is only available for paying, active subscriptions. Only the first image import is complimentary; additional imports can be done for a fee. 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