How to import contacts from g mail
Importing contacts from Gmail is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Import contacts from Gmail using Google Contacts
- Sign in to your Google account and go to Google Contacts (contacts.google.com).
- Click on the "More" menu and select "Import" from the dropdown menu.
- Select "Import from another address book" and choose "Gmail" as the source.
- Click on "Continue" and follow the prompts to import your contacts.
Method 2: Import contacts from Gmail using CSV file
- Sign in to your Google account and go to Google Contacts (contacts.google.com).
- Click on the "More" menu and select "Export" from the dropdown menu.
- Choose "Export all contacts" and select "CSV (Comma Separated Values)" as the file format.
- Click on "Export" and save the file to your computer.
- Open the CSV file in a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Edit the file as needed to remove any unnecessary columns or data.
- Save the file again.
- Go back to Google Contacts and click on the "More" menu and select "Import" from the dropdown menu.
- Select "Import from a CSV file" and choose the edited CSV file you saved earlier.
- Click on "Import" to import your contacts.
Method 3: Import contacts from Gmail using a third-party app
There are several third-party apps available that can help you import contacts from Gmail. Some popular options include:
- Clean Email: A free app that allows you to import contacts from Gmail and other email providers.
- Email Hunter: A paid app that allows you to import contacts from Gmail and other email providers.
- Contactually: A paid app that allows you to import contacts from Gmail and other email providers.
To use a third-party app, simply download and install the app, then follow the app's instructions to import your contacts from Gmail.
Tips and Variations
- If you have a large number of contacts, you may want to consider importing them in batches to avoid overwhelming your contact list.
- If you have contacts with duplicate email addresses, you may want to consider merging them or removing duplicates before importing them.
- If you have contacts with non-standard email addresses (e.g. aliases or nicknames), you may want to consider editing the CSV file to remove or modify these addresses before importing them.
- If you have contacts with attachments or other non-contact data, you may want to consider removing these attachments or data before importing them.