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How to Import Contacts into Outlook 2013 and Later - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>This article covers the process for importing an existing list of contacts into Outlook 2013 and later versions using a .csv file. Most email programs and services allow you to export your existing contacts as a .csv. </p><p><br></p><p>1. Open Outlook and select <strong>File</strong> in the top left corner.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/3JF2ICUJ902J/image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/3JF2ICUJ902J/image1.jpg" alt="Image1.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>2. On the left side, select <strong>Open & Export</strong>, then <strong>Import/Export</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/KO71QKZJRT9P/image2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/KO71QKZJRT9P/image2.jpg" alt="Image2.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>3. Choose <strong>Import from another program or file</strong>, and then click <strong>Next</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/5XXJPAMFH4F0/image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/5XXJPAMFH4F0/image3.jpg" alt="Image3.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>4. Choose <strong>Comma Separated Values</strong>, and then click <strong>Next</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/P7U58GBR1HSZ/image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/P7U58GBR1HSZ/image4.jpg" alt="Image4.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>5. In the <strong>Import a File</strong> box, click <strong>browse</strong>, browse to the folder your contacts file is saved and then double-click the file to select it.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/47C3MOQD4SOC/image5.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/47C3MOQD4SOC/image5.jpg" alt="Image5.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>6. Choose how to handle duplicates by selecting one of these options:</p><p>a. <strong>Replace duplicates with items imported:</strong> When a duplicate already exists, it will be replaced with what you’re importing</p><p>b. <strong>Allow duplicates to be</strong> <strong>created:</strong> When a duplicate exists, it will be kept and both entries will be in your contacts</p><p>c. <strong>Do not import duplicate items</strong>: When a duplicate exists, it will be kept, and the entry being imported will be skipped</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/3DISMROJUXIM/image6.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/3DISMROJUXIM/image6.jpg" alt="Image6.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>7. Click <strong>Next</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/FY1BPU9N73FB/image7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/FY1BPU9N73FB/image7.jpg" alt="Image7.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p> </p><p>8. In the <strong>Select a destination folder</strong> box, select the <strong>Contacts</strong> folder. If you have multiple email accounts, choose the Contacts folder that's under the email account you want to be associated with the contacts. Then click <strong>Next</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/TQ50PUTT86OP/image8.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/TQ50PUTT86OP/image8.jpg" alt="Image8.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p> </p><p>9. On the next screen, select <strong>Finish</strong>. When the process is done, the Progress box will close automatically.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/QUBE2FBYNSYA/image9.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/QUBE2FBYNSYA/image9.jpg" alt="Image9.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>10. To see your contacts, choose the <strong>People</strong> icon at the bottom left of the Outlook window. </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/046A5PAFV10S/image10.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/046A5PAFV10S/image10.jpg" alt="Image10.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p> </article> </main>
