Bulk Data Import Guide

Last Updated: 11/04/2022

MyOpenGuild Bulk Data Import Guide

Last updated: September 2025 

Bulk import helps you bring in Client and/or Vendor data into MyOpenGuild quickly, instead of  adding them one by one. 

This guide explains how to prepare your file and what to expect during import. 

1. File Requirements 

When preparing your file for import into MyOpenGuild: 

File formats supported: .csv, .xlsx, .xls 

One sheet per file (no multiple tabs). 

Header row required: Each column must have a header that matches a MyOpenGuild  property (e.g., Full Name, Legal Business Name, Email, Phone, Address). • Encoding: Use UTF-8 if your data contains special or foreign characters. • Column limit: Up to 1,000 columns

File size limit: 

o Up to 20MB per file. 

2. Required Fields 

Depending on what you’re importing, you’ll need at least one of the following: 

Full Name: Company Name  

Legal Company Name: Legal Company name or Company domain 

Email: Contact email 

Phone: +1 (111)-111-1111 

Address: Company address 

You must include a unique identifier such as Email. 

3. Formatting Your Data

4. Avoiding Duplicates 

• Include a unique identifier -Email. 

• Without unique identifiers - Email, MyOpenGuild will create duplicates. 

5. Associations (Clients, Vendors) 

MyOpenGuild allows you to associate records during import (e.g., link a contact as a vendor or  as a client). 

Single file import: Include columns for both objects (e.g., Contact Email, Company  Domain). 

Example: 

Full Name|Legal Business Name|email|Address|Telephone Number 

Company A, Company A, Client@gmail.com, 1 Street, City, ST, Zip, 1 (123)-456-7890 Company B, Company B, Vendor@gmail.com, 2 Street, City, ST, Zip, 1 (123)-456-7890 

6. Blank Cells 

• Blank cells are ignored (they will not overwrite existing data). 

• To clear a property value, edit the record manually after import. 

7. Import Checklist 

 Save your file as .csv or .xlsx 

 One sheet only 

 Include header row with correct property names 

 Double-check formatting

 

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