Contacts & Travel Directory

Import Contacts

You can import contacts in bulk from a CSV file or from a calendar file (.ics or vCard). This is faster than adding contacts one at a time when you have an existing list.

Open the import modal

  1. Go to Contacts in the sidebar.
  2. Click the Import button next to the Add Contact button.
  3. The import modal opens.

CSV import

Use CSV import to bring in a list of contacts from a spreadsheet or another application.

  1. In the import modal, select the CSV tab.
  2. Download the CSV template if you need the correct column format.
  3. Prepare your CSV file with the required columns.
  4. Drop the file onto the upload area or click to select it.
  5. Review the preview of contacts that will be imported.
  6. Click Import to save them.

Contacts imported from CSV are saved as Person contacts by default. Duplicate detection runs during import — if a contact with the same name already exists, you are notified.

Calendar / vCard import (.ics)

Use this option to import contacts from a calendar invite or vCard file exported from another application.

  1. In the import modal, select the ICS / vCard tab.
  2. Drop your .ics or vCard file onto the upload area or click to select it.
  3. Review the contacts extracted from the file.
  4. Click Import to save them.

After importing

Imported contacts appear in your Contact Directory immediately. You can edit any contact after import to add categories, link to a Travel Library place, or correct any details.

Tips

  • Import is best for bringing in an existing contact list. For ongoing additions, use Add Contact directly.
  • If you have contacts in a spreadsheet, export it as CSV and use the CSV import.
  • After import, use the filter tabs to find your new contacts and verify the details.

Last reviewed: July 15, 2025