Import Account 2 (New web)
Path: Callproof Support - New Website - Accounts (New web) - Import Account 2 (New web)
Contents
- 1 Import Accounts 2
- 2 Prepare your CSV (new format)
- 3 Validate file headers
- 4 Upload and import
- 5 Review results and fix exceptions
- 6 Typical workflow
- 7 Tips and important notes
Import Accounts 2
Screen purpose: Upload a newer-format CSV to create or update Accounts in bulk — download the new sample, validate headers before upload, prevent duplicate notes and accounts, then review results and exceptions.
- Download the new-format sample contacts CSV
- Validate file headers before importing
- Upload a CSV (drag & drop or choose file)
- Prevent duplicate notes
- Choose how to prevent duplicate accounts (including CallProof ID)
- Review File Import Results and download exceptions
Menu label: Import Account 2
Popup title: Import Accounts 2
How it opens: Popup / modal (Quick Links → Import Account 2)
Address used by the popup: /contacts/do_new_import/
Header check address: /contacts/file_headers_validator/
How this differs from Import Account
| Item | Import Account | Import Account 2 (this page) |
|---|---|---|
| Menu | Import Account | Import Account 2 |
| Popup title | Import Accounts | Import Accounts 2 |
| Address | /contacts/do_import/
|
/contacts/do_new_import/
|
| Sample | Classic headers | New-format headers (/contacts/download_sample_csv/?is_new_format=True)
|
| Header check | Not offered as a separate button | Validate file headers (and Upload also checks headers) |
| Extra options | Prevent Duplicates only | Prevent Duplicate Notes + CallProof ID match option |
Do not mix sample files between the two importers.
How to open Import Accounts 2
Option A — Quick Links on Accounts
- Sign in to CallProof.
- Open Accounts (
/contacts/). - Click Quick Links.
- Click Import Account 2.
- The Import Accounts 2 popup opens.
- On screens that include the same Quick Links (Companies, Account Types, Markets, Regions, and others when available):
- Click Quick Links → Import Account 2.
Option C — Close
- Click the X (Close) on the popup.
Permissions
- You must be signed in.
- Importing accounts is typically a manager / admin task.
What you see
| Area | What it does |
|---|---|
| Download Sample | Download Sample Contacts File (new format) |
| File | Drag & drop or choose a CSV |
| Prevent Duplicate Notes | Checkbox (on by default) — avoids adding the same note again on update |
| Prevent Duplicates | How CallProof matches existing accounts |
| Upload | Validates headers, then runs the import |
| Validate file headers | Checks columns/required fields without finishing a full import run first |
Prevent Duplicates options
| Option | Notes |
|---|---|
| First/Last Names | Shown when your company does not use the People tab layout |
| Match on email | |
| Address | Match on address |
| Account | Match on account field |
| CallProof ID | Match on CallProof ID (use when your file includes CallProof_ID)
|
After upload — File Import Results
| Result | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Companies Created | New companies added |
| Accounts Created | New accounts added |
| Accounts Updated | Existing accounts updated |
| Total Lines | Data rows processed |
| Exceptions | Problem rows |
| Download Exceptions | Exception CSV (/contacts/import/exceptions/)
|
Why Import Accounts 2 matters
| Action | Purpose | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Download new sample | Match the newer column names. | First time using Import Account 2. |
| Validate file headers | Catch column mistakes before a full import. | Large files or remapped spreadsheets. |
| CallProof ID | Update the exact existing records. | Re-exports / system-to-system reloads. |
| Prevent Duplicate Notes | Keep note history clean on updates. | Repeated imports of the same list. |
Prepare your CSV (new format)
Steps
- Open Quick Links → Import Account 2.
- Click Download Sample Contacts File.
- Open the CSV and keep the header row exactly as CallProof provides it for your company.
- Replace sample rows with your data.
- Save as CSV (UTF-8 recommended).
- Keep the trailing END column as in the sample.
Typical new-format columns
Exact headers depend on your company (People tab, custom fields, optional appointment column). Common new-format names include:
- Account Type · Reps Assigned · Account · Company Name · Title (or Parent Company)
- First Name · Last Name (when People tab is off)
- Address 1 · Address 2 · City · State · ZIP · County · Country · Headquarters
- Office Phones · Cell Phones · Home Phones · Other Phones · Fax
- Company Email · Website · Date Added · Created By · Last Contacted
- Business Type · Employee Count · Annual Sales · Labels
- Custom fields · Notes · END
Optional / special headers your file may also include:
- CallProof_ID (for CallProof ID matching)
- People / contact person columns when enabled for your company
Required data
- Company Name must be filled on data rows (empty Company Name fails validation).
Validate file headers
Steps
- Choose your CSV in the File area.
- Click Validate file headers.
- If the file is good: toast Your CSV is ready for upload.
- If headers do not match, CallProof opens Import file validation status.
Validation status popup
- Message: your import CSV headers are mismatching the sample — download and use the sample file.
- Detail compares:
- Sample file header: (expected)
- Import file header: (what was found)
- Or a row message such as missing Company Name (required field).
- Click Okay to return to Import Accounts 2 and fix the file.
Good to know
- Upload also runs header validation before importing.
- No file selected → Please select a file before uploading / No file uploaded.
Upload and import
Steps
- Open Quick Links → Import Account 2.
- Download the new sample if needed and prepare your file.
- Turn Prevent Duplicate Notes on or off (default is on).
- Choose a Prevent Duplicates option (use CallProof ID when your file has CallProof IDs).
- Select the CSV.
- (Recommended) Click Validate file headers first.
- Click Upload.
- Wait for processing.
- The popup reopens with File Import Results.
Possible outcomes
| Message / result | What it means |
|---|---|
| File Import Results counts | Import finished; review created/updated/exceptions |
| Your CSV is ready for upload | Header-only check passed |
| Import file validation status | Headers or required fields failed — fix and retry |
| Form validation failed / Invalid CSV header | File or headers not accepted |
| Import failed | Upload did not complete — try again or contact support |
| Large import scheduled for background processing | Very large files may be handled in the background (wait, then check Accounts / results) |
Review results and fix exceptions
Steps
- Read Companies / Accounts Created, Accounts Updated, Total Lines, Exceptions.
- If Exceptions > 0, click Download Exceptions.
- Fix the listed rows (headers must still match the new sample).
- Validate headers again, then Upload.
Typical workflow
- Quick Links → Import Account 2.
- Download the new-format sample and map your spreadsheet.
- Select Prevent Duplicate Notes and Prevent Duplicates.
- Validate file headers.
- Upload.
- Review File Import Results; download and fix exceptions if needed.
- Confirm accounts on Accounts (
/contacts/).
Tips and important notes
- Menu: Import Account 2 · Popup: Import Accounts 2.
- Always use the sample with
is_new_format=True— classic Import Account samples will fail header checks here. - Header order/names must match the sample closely; mismatches show expected vs imported column names in red.
- CallProof ID matching is the safest way to update exact existing records when IDs are in the file.
- Prevent Duplicate Notes helps when re-importing lists that include notes.
- This is a popup opened from Quick Links, not a standalone full page.
- After a successful Upload, results reload in the same Import Accounts 2 popup.
Need help?
- Header mismatch: download the new sample and rename columns to match exactly
- Company Name required: fill Company Name on every data row
- No file selected: choose a CSV before Validate or Upload
- Many exceptions: download the exceptions file, fix rows, validate, re-upload
- Accidentally used classic sample: switch to Import Account, or remake the file from Import Account 2’s sample
- Other issues: email support@callproof.com