Adding Contacts in Mailercloud:
To create a new contact list, you can follow the step-by-step instructions or refer to the accompanying video guide.
Access your Mailercloud dashboard and navigate to the "Audience" section.
From the drop-down menu, select the "List" option.
Click on the "Create New List" button.
Provide a unique name for your contact list.
Choose the appropriate list type based on your requirements: "Normal" or "Suppressed."
Select the contact type that matches the purpose of your list: Active, Bounces, Suppressed, Unsubscribe, Spam Complaints, or Abuse.
Click the "Continue" button located at the bottom right to proceed.
Uploading the Contact List:
Mailercloud offers three methods to add contacts to your list:
Uploading a CSV File:
Click on the "Start an upload" button.
Choose the CSV file from your device.
Once the upload is complete, click the "Continue" button at the bottom right.
Copy-Pasting:
Click the "Copy and paste" button.
Paste your contacts into the editor window, including email addresses, first names, countries, and cities.
Click the "Continue" button at the bottom right to proceed.
Adding Individual Contacts:
Click on the "Add Individual contacts" button.
Fill in the subscriber form with the relevant contact details.
Click the "Continue" button at the bottom right to proceed.
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Mapping Contact Details:
Mapping contact details helps align the columns in your uploaded file with the corresponding contact properties in Mailercloud. This ensures that the contact information is accurately matched with the relevant attributes.
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Mailercloud recommends mapping columns in your file to the corresponding contact properties. For example, if a row indicates the contact's first name, set the matching attribute as "First name."
By following these steps, you'll be able to create a new contact list in Mailercloud and add contacts using different methods. If you need further assistance or have any questions, please refer to the accompanying video guide or reach out to our support team.