Import csv file to contacts

Hello VintagePhotoScan,

I understand you need help importing a CSV file to your contacts in iCloud. I'm happy to help you out with this.

Are you using a Mac computer? If so, you can import CSV files to the Contacts app using the steps in Import contacts from other apps into Contacts on Mac, specifically this section:

"Import from other file types

Note: Before you import a tab-delimited or CSV file, use a text editor (such as TextEdit) to confirm the file is formatted correctly:

• Remove any line breaks within a contact’s information.
• Make sure all addresses have the same number of fields. Add empty fields as needed.
• Make sure fields are separated by a tab (in a tab-delimited file) or a comma (in a CSV file), instead of another character. Don’t include spaces before or after the tabs or commas.

1. In the Contacts app  on your Mac, choose File > Import, select the file, change the encoding if necessary, then click Open.
2. If you’re importing a text file, review the field labels.

• • If the first card contains headers, make sure the headers are correctly labeled or marked “Do not import.” Any changes you make to this card are made to all cards in the file. To not import the headers card, select “Ignore first card.”
  • To change a label, click the arrows next to the label and choose a new label. If you don’t want to import a field, choose “Do not import.”

As long as you're syncing your contacts with iCloud, contacts you see on iCloud.com should be updated to reflect the new contacts you added to your Mac. If you don't have access to a Mac, or aren't syncing your Mac with iCloud, you can import contacts directly to iCloud.com, however, they have to be in the form of vCards (.vcf). You can view more on this here: Import a contact on iCloud.com.

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Take care.