Import contacts from CSV to iPhone for texting

Why CSV import matters

Copy-pasting phone numbers is slow and error-prone. With Fext you can bring an existing contact list via CSV and start sending in minutes—every message delivered as a private 1-to-1 text from your number.

CSV format checklist (quick)

• Row 1 = headers (e.g., first, last, phone)

• One contact per row

• Phone in digits only; include country code if outside the U.S. (e.g., +44…)

• No merged cells or formulas

How to import a CSV into Fext

1. Open Fext → Import

2. Upload your CSV (UTF-8 works best)

3. Map columns: match first, last, phone (auto-detect helps)

4. Preview a few rows to confirm names and numbers look right

5. Save the list and it’s ready to message

Tips for clean sends

• Fix obvious typos before upload (extra spaces, dashes in numbers)

• Keep first names short and consistent for better personalization

• Segment large lists into logical groups (team, class, client type)

FAQ (on-page)

• Do I need to retype contacts? No—upload once as CSV.

• Will replies be private? Yes—every reply is a 1-to-1 conversation with you.

• Can I edit the list later? Yes—re-upload a corrected CSV or add contacts in Fext.

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