How to import Contacts from a CSV file into Outlook
1. On the File tab, click the Open & Export button:
![Open and Export in Microsoft 365 Open and Export in Outlook 365](/images/tips/581_365/1.png)
2. On the Open pane, click the Import/Export button:
![Import/Export in Microsoft 365 Import/Export in Outlook 365](/images/tips/581_365/2.png)
3. In the Import and Export Wizard dialog box, choose the Import from another program or file option, and then click Next >:
![Import and Export Wizard in Microsoft 365 Import and Export Wizard in Outlook 365](/images/tips/582_365/1.png)
4. In the Import to a File dialog box:
4.1. Choose the Comma Separated Values option, and then click Next >:
![Select file type to import from in Microsoft 365 Select file type to import from in Outlook 365](/images/tips/582_365/2.png)
4.2. Click the Browse... button:
![File to import in Microsoft 365 File to import in Outlook 365](/images/tips/582_365/3.png)
- In the Browse dialog box, choose the CSV file that contains the contacts that you want to import.
- Choose one of the options:
- Replace duplicates with items imported – select this option only if you are sure that imported data is more recent or more complete.
- Allow duplicates to be created – select this option to keep all duplicates.
- Do not import duplicate items – select this option to add just new data from the imported file.
- Click Next >.
4.3. Select the Outlook folder into which you want to import the Contacts. It can be the Сontacts folder in the current account, or a Contacts folder in any of other folders.
![Select destination folder in Microsoft 365 Select destination folder in Outlook 365](/images/tips/582_365/4.png)
Click Next >.
4.4. If it is necessary, click the Map Custom Fields... button:
![Map Custom Fields in Microsoft 365 Map Custom Fields in Outlook 365](/images/tips/582_365/5.png)
In the Map Custom Fields dialog box, map all columns from the CSV file to the fields of the Outlook address book. Outlook automatically maps some fields; change these if they are not mapped correctly.
To map a field, drag the Value to the desired Field:
![Map Custom Fields in Microsoft 365 Map Custom Fields in Outlook 365](/images/tips/582_365/6.png)
After mapping, click OK, and then in the Import a File dialog box, click the Finish button to begin the import process.