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How to Import Email Addresses from Excel to Gmail (2024)

In this article, we will show you how to import email addresses from Excel to Gmail. Simply follow the process below. 

How to Import Email Addresses from Excel to Gmail

Follow the steps below to import email addresses from Excel to Gmail. 

1. Organize Email Addresses in Excel in One Column

Arrange all the email addresses in your Excel sheet so that they are in a single column, with each email address on a separate row.

how to import email addresses from excel to gmail

2. Convert Excel File to CSV Format for Compatibility

Go to 'File' in Excel, select 'Save As', and choose 'CSV (Comma delimited)' from the file format options. This step ensures your file is compatible with Gmail's import feature.

3. Navigate to Gmail Contacts Page

In Gmail, click the Google Apps icon (grid icon) at the top right corner and select 'Contacts' to access your Gmail contacts list.

4. Locate and Click 'Import' in Gmail Contacts

Within the Gmail Contacts page, find and click on the 'Import' option in the left-hand menu to start importing contacts.

5. Choose and Upload the CSV File in Gmail

In the import section, click 'Select file', choose your CSV file, and click 'Open' to upload it to Gmail.

6. Confirm and Complete the Import Process in Gmail

With the CSV file selected, click 'Import' to begin transferring the email addresses from the CSV file into your Gmail contacts.

7. Review Contacts in Gmail for Accuracy

After importing, review your Gmail contacts to ensure all email addresses have been correctly imported and no entries are missing.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to import email addresses from Excel to Gmail. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to import email addresses from Excel to Outlook or our article on how to compress an Excel file for email.  

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