Contacts
Subscribers

Subscribers

Subscribers are individual recipient records inside groups.

Filters

Use filters to narrow a list:

  • Group.
  • Status: subscribed, unsubscribed, unconfirmed, or all.
  • Tags.
  • Last active status.
  • Email search.

Import subscribers

  1. Select the target group.
  2. Click Import.
  3. Upload or paste recipient data.
  4. Map fields if prompted.
  5. Confirm import.
  6. Review total count and sample rows.

CSV preparation

Use consistent columns:

ColumnExampleNotes
emailperson@example.comRequired.
nameJane CustomerOptional, useful for personalization.
statussubscribedPreserve unsubscribe status when migrating.
tagstrial,newsletterUse stable segment names.
attributesplan=proKeep key names consistent.

Edit subscribers

Use Edit to update recipient details or group/tag membership.

Batch actions

Use batch actions for:

  • Delete.
  • Set Tag.

Batch changes affect all selected recipients. Filter carefully before selecting.

Subscriber status

StatusMeaning
SubscribedRecipient is eligible for campaign sends.
UnconfirmedRecipient has not completed double opt-in.
UnsubscribedRecipient should not receive marketing campaigns.

Best practices

  • Import test recipients first.
  • Keep custom attributes consistent.
  • Tag by behavior or segment, not by one-off campaign names.
  • Remove invalid addresses after scans.

Common mistakes

  • Importing unsubscribed users as subscribed.
  • Using inconsistent casing for the same tag.
  • Selecting all rows after filtering without checking the total count.
  • Deleting contacts before exporting a backup.