Lists & Leads

title: Lists & Leads
description: 'Create lead lists, upload contacts, and organize prospects in SalesBlink.'

Overview

Learn how to create lead lists, upload contacts via CSV or Google Sheets, organize lists into folders, and manage individual leads in SalesBlink.

Prerequisites

• Active SalesBlink account

• CSV file with lead data OR a public Google Sheet

Create a List via CSV Upload

1. Click Outreach → Lists

2. Click New List

3. Enter a List Name and click Create List

4. Select Upload via CSV

5. Click Download Sample File to see the required format

Tip: Each row represents one lead. Include columns like name, email, company, etc.

Supported CSV Fields

SalesBlink recognizes the following standard fields. Any additional columns you include become custom variables that you can use for personalization.

6. Upload your CSV file by dragging and dropping or clicking to select

7. Click Next to proceed to column mapping

Create a List via Google Sheets

1. Click Outreach → Lists

2. Click New List

3. Enter a List Name and click Create List

4. Select Upload via Google Sheet

5. Prepare your Google Sheet with columns for name, email, company, etc.

You can follow the sample CSV format

Important: The sheet must be public (viewable by anyone with the link).

6. Paste your Google Sheet link in the field

7. Click Import

8. Click Next to proceed to column mapping

Note: SalesBlink checks for new leads every 24 hours and automatically adds them to your list.

Map Columns to Lead Data

After uploading, map your CSV/Google Sheet columns to SalesBlink variables for personalization.

1. Review the column preview and data samples

2. Map each column to a SalesBlink Variable using the dropdown

Tip: Type in the dropdown to create a custom variable if needed.

3. Select Skip Column for any columns you don't need

Remove Duplicate Leads

Choose how to handle duplicate email addresses:

4. Check the appropriate Remove Duplicates checkbox(es)

5. Click Next to continue

Verify Emails (Optional)

Skip this step if you've already verified emails using another service.

1. Check the Verify Emails checkbox

2. (Optional) Check Archive Risky & Invalid Emails to exclude them automatically

3. Click Next to complete the list creation

Add Leads to an Existing List

Add more leads to a list that's already connected to a running sequence. New leads will be detected and scheduled automatically.

1. Go to Outreach → Lists

2. Find the list and click the Add Leads (+) button in the Actions column

3. Upload your CSV file and map the fields

4. Click Add Leads to complete

Organize Lists

Star Important Lists

1. Click the star icon next to any list to mark it as important

2. Filter starred lists by selecting Starred from the Left Sidebar

Create Folders

1. Click the Folders dropdown in the Left Sidebar

2. Click New

3. Enter a folder name and click Create Folder

Move Lists to a Folder

1. Check the lists you want to organize

2. Click Add to Folder from the bulk actions toolbar

3. Select the destination folder

4. Click Move to Folder

View Team Member Lists

1. Select a team member's email from the Owned By dropdown in the Left Sidebar

Download a List

1. Go to Outreach → Lists

2. Click the list name to open it

3. Click the Download icon (⬇️) at the top right

Archive a List

Archiving stops all emails to leads in that list, even if connected to a running sequence.

1. Go to Outreach → Lists

2. Click the Actions menu for the list

3. Select Archive

4. View archived lists by selecting Archived from the Left Sidebar

Manage Individual Leads

View Lead Details

1. Open a list and click on a lead's name

The lead detail page has two sections:

• Left side: Edit lead details

• Right side: View all activity (emails sent, opens, clicks, replies)

Star a Lead

1. Click the star icon next to a lead to mark it as important

2. Filter starred leads by selecting Starred from the Left Sidebar

Archive a Lead

1. Click the Actions menu for the lead

2. Select Archive

Note: Archiving a lead cancels all scheduled emails and stops future communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I edit a list name?
A: Open the list and click the pencil icon next to the list name.

Q: Can I add a single lead without uploading a CSV?
A: No. Currently, you must upload a CSV file even for a single lead.

Q: Why is my CSV putting all columns in one column?
A: SalesBlink only supports comma-delimited CSV files. Other delimiters (semicolon, tab) will not work correctly.

Q: How do I permanently delete a list?
A: First, archive the list. Then, go to Archived lists and delete it permanently.

Q: How accurate is email verification?
A: Email verification is up to 99.99% accurate. False positives or negatives may occur occasionally.

Q: My Google Sheets are public but I can't import. What's wrong?
A: Ensure your file is a native Google Sheet (not .xlsx). Go to File → Save as Google Sheets.

Updated on: 03/07/2026