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How to bulk update contacts

In this guide, you'll learn how to efficiently bulk update your contacts in Pipedrive, from navigating the contact sections to editing details like labels and phone numbers.

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In this guide, you'll learn how to efficiently bulk update your contacts in Pipedrive, from navigating the contact sections to editing details like labels and phone numbers. Follow our step-by-step instructions to streamline your contact management process effectively.

Step-by-step Guide17 steps
  1. Click the Contacts icon

    Clicking the Contacts icon will navigate you to the section where you can manage and view your saved contacts in Pipedrive.

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  2. Click the Add controls link

    Clicking this link opens a menu that allows you to add new contacts or perform additional actions related to managing your contacts.

    Click the Add controls link
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  3. Click the Bulk Edit option

    Clicking here opens the bulk edit panel, allowing you to modify the selected contacts' details such as labels, phone numbers, and organizations.

    Click the Bulk Edit option
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  4. Click the 'Click here' option

    Selecting this option will allow you to initiate the desired action related to bulk editing your contacts. Ensure the correct contacts are selected before proceeding with any changes.

    Click the 'Click here' option
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  5. Click here to initiate bulk editing

    This action opens the bulk edit options for the selected contacts, allowing you to modify their details such as labels, phone numbers, and organization information.

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  6. Click the Keep current value option

    This action will retain the existing values for the selected contacts' fields during the bulk editing process.

    Click the Keep current value option
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  7. Click the Add label option

    Selecting the 'Add label' option allows you to categorize the selected contacts, which can help in organizing and managing your contacts effectively.

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  8. Click the Add labels option

    This action allows you to input new labels for the selected contacts, which can help organize and categorize them for better management.

    Click the Add labels option
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  9. Click the Warm lead option

    Selecting the 'Warm lead' label allows you to categorize contacts based on their engagement level, streamlining your follow-up process.

    Click the Warm lead option
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  10. Click the Save button

    Clicking the Save button will finalize and store the changes made to your selected contacts in the bulk edit section.

    Click the Save button
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  11. Click the Keep current value option

    Selecting 'Keep current value' ensures that the current information for the chosen individuals remains unchanged during the bulk edit. This option is crucial when you want to preserve existing data for specific fields while editing others.

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  12. Click the Edit current value option

    By clicking this option, you can modify the selected fields for the chosen contacts in the bulk edit menu. This allows you to update specific details such as 'Owner' and 'Job Title' efficiently.

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  13. Click to open the menu

    This action reveals a dropdown menu with various options for managing contacts and activities. You can navigate through the menu to access features related to bulk edits or group emails.

    Click to open the menu
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  14. Click the Item owner's visibility group field

    Select the desired visibility group and its sub-groups for the item. This setting determines who can view the item in your list.

    Click the Item owner's visibility group field
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  15. Click the Edit 4 persons option

    By clicking this option, you will initiate the bulk editing process for the selected four persons, allowing you to modify their information simultaneously in the corresponding edit fields.

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  16. Click the Confirm button

    This action confirms the changes you've made to the visibility settings for the selected contacts. After clicking, the new values will be applied as listed in your confirmation dialog.

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  17. Click the Confirm button

    This action finalizes the changes made to the visibility settings for the selected persons. Once confirmed, these updates will take effect and cannot be undone.

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