Got a 'How do I' question? Join 'Ask a Trainer' Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm ET for instant help and pro tips!

Can't Import Contacts (.xlsx file)

WEA-Cascade
Campaign Collaborator
0 Votes

I need to do a mass update of our contact list at least once a month due to hundreds of changes that have to be made (people added, people removed, emails and other info for custom fields updated, etc.). Every time I try to upload the file though, I get the error message below. This happens no matter what browser I am using to upload the file. It's an Excel file that's about 825kb. I've tried doing smaller uploads, but run into the same error message. There are too many changes to do these updates one by one and this is causing me hours of extra work. I've talked with CC tech regarding this issue, and was told they are aware of it and fixing the issue. I also don't have time sitting on the phone/chat every month with CC to try to get this resolved. Every time I do I'm just told the same thing - We're working on it. This has been going on for at least 6-8 months (probably longer) and still no fix, which is beyond frustrating. Anyone know a workaround or know when this will actually be fixed?

 

Picture1.png

1 REPLY 1
William_A
Administrator
0 Votes

Hello @WEA-Cascade ,

 

You should be receiving an email from our Community Support address soon, if not already. Please reply directly to that email with the contact fiel attached, so we can continue troubleshooting.

 

If you don't receive that email, you can also reply directly to the automated @ mention email you receive from my Community response.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
William A
Community & Social Media Support
  • Avatar

    Featured Article

    Use Sections to Build Email Campaigns Faster and Improve Engagement Rates

    Using Sections while designing your marketing email not only increases your own efficiency but helps you to deliver a more friendly, organized message. Check out some of the key benefits of using sections in email.

    See Article
  • Avatar

    Featured Thread

    Casual Conversations: What's your go-to playlist?

    If you listen to music while you work, share your playlist below so we can be inspired and maybe find some new music!

    View thread
  • Avatar

    Featured Thread

    Ready, Set, Send Reflections

    The Ready, Set, Send Challenge has finished! Let's reflect on the wins and accomplishments over the last six weeks.

    Join challenge
Updates
Just Getting Started?

We’re here to help you grow. With how-to tutorials, courses, getting-started guides, videos and step-by-step instructions to start and succeed with Constant Contact.

Start Here

73% of SMBs express doubt that their marketing strategy is effective. Does this sound familiar? Read our Small Business Now Report to learn how you can tweak your strategy to see better results.

Go read our article
Upcoming Webinars
DEC 12
Ask Us Anything: Your Digital Marketing Questions Answered
2PM - 3PM EST