1. Log on to your text account  

2. Click manage contacts and lists 

3. Select or create the distribution list you'd like to import to 

4. Click Add/Import contacts 

5. Scroll to the bottom of your screen to the Import Contacts section and select the distribution list you want the contacts to go into.  Push it over so it shows under 'selected lists' 

6. Select Import Contacts 

7. Agree to the terms 

8. Select continue 

9. Keep the default Settings under Contact Management, click Continue 

10. Choose your csv file (I’ve attached a sample file to your follow up email for your reference)

            a. NOTE: The File must be formatted with a FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, COUNTRY CODE, MOBILE NUMBER column (email is optional and can be added as well) In the MOBILE NUMBER AND COUNTRY CODE column there must be numbersONLY. No spaces, dashes, parenthesis, special characters. Attached is a formatted .csv file for use

11. Click continue and complete your field mapping to make sure the categories match, then click import (minor differences like Mobile Number and Mobile Text Number are valid and will be acceptable to map together)

12. When asked to select the import type: SMS only does not require opt-in, SMS and voice requires opt-in