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# How to import leads to DitLead

Importing leads into DitLead is a crucial step in launching successful outreach campaigns. DitLead provides multiple flexible options to upload leads.

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### Lead import options:

There are currently 3 options to import leads into DitLead for email and Linkedin outreach automation.

1. [Upload](#id-1.-upload)
2. [Email entry](#id-2.-email-input)
3. [Manual entry using web form.](#id-3.-manual-entry)

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#### 1. **Upload**

You can import leads in bulk by uploading a file. Supported file formats include:

* **CSV**
* **XLSX**
* **XLS**

**Steps to upload leads:**

1. Click the **Upload Leads** button.
2. Select and upload your file.
3. Map the fields in your file to DitLead’s lead fields (e.g., name, email, company).
4. Review and confirm the import.

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#### 2. **Email Input**

For a quick import, you can paste a list of email addresses directly.

**Steps to use Email Input:**

1. Click **Import via Email Input**.
2. Paste your list of emails, separated by commas or line breaks.
3. Map additional fields if needed and confirm.

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#### 3. **Manual Entry**

If you need to add leads one by one, use the **Manual Entry** option with DitLead’s lead form. This option is perfect if you need to provide more than name and email for the contact. You can enter the contact ID, location etc.

**Steps for manual entry:**

1. Click **Add Lead Manually**.
2. Fill out the lead form, including details like name, email, company, and any custom fields.
3. Save the lead to add it to your campaign.

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### Managing Imported Leads

Once leads are imported, you can:

* **Filter and Sort**: Organize your leads based on criteria such as name, email status, or tags.
* **Email Validation**: Use DitLead’s built-in email validation tool to ensure your leads have valid and deliverable email addresses.
* **Lead Assignment**: Assign leads to specific team members for follow-ups or personalized outreach.

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### Best Practices for Lead Importing

* **Clean Your Data**: Before importing, ensure your files are free from duplicates and have accurate contact details.
* **Map Fields Correctly**: Properly mapping fields ensures all lead information is correctly stored in DitLead.
* **Validate Emails**: Always run email validation to improve deliverability and avoid bounces.

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By following these steps, you can seamlessly import leads into DitLead and prepare for successful outreach campaigns. Once your leads are uploaded, head to the **Automation** section to start creating personalized workflows and messaging. Happy prospecting! 🚀