This article will show you how to import new subscribers from a TXT or CSV file.
Important Note:
Make sure the Allow Subscribers setting is set to Yes before importing subscribers.
File Format
The file must be a text file with a file name extension of TXT or CSV.
Format Rules
Fields must be tab or comma-delimited.
Each record should be placed on a separate line.
All fields must be present, even if empty.
Only the SMS Number may be empty.
Blank lines are allowed and ignored.
Duplicate entries will be ignored.
Fields (in order)
Email Address: Limited to 255 characters.
SMS Number: Should be empty or in the formats ########## or ###-###-####.
Subscription Type: Limited to values "email", "SMS", "both" (without quotes).
Notes:
New subscribers will receive HTML emails.
Existing subscribers will keep their format preferences.
Existing subscriptions will not be removed.
Who can use this feature?
System Administrator | Owner
Instructions
Navigate to Modules and, on the Content tab, select News Flash:
Select Choose an Action, then Subscribers for the category:
Select Import Subscriptions:
Click the Choose File button to upload a file from your computer:
Choose to Skip Confirmation Process, if applicable:
Note:
Subscribers must confirm their subscription before they can receive notifications. Failure to follow this rule could result in losing the ability to send notifications through your website, or fines to your organization. If imported subscribers have already confirmed they want to receive your notifications, you can automatically confirm them. To do this, select the Skip Confirmation Process checkbox. If this option is not showing for you, please contact Support.
Click the Import File button:
View the Import Summary. Click the X to close the window:
Note:
If you want to import more subscribers, click the Return to Import button and repeat the previous steps:
View the imported subscribers:
