How do I configure import for a dynamic list?

Introduction

The Contact lists tab allows you to create two types of lists:

• Static lists: Can be updated manually, either individually or from a file.
• Dynamic lists: Update automatically by retrieving a file from an SFTP server.

Once the list mapping has been completed, the next step is to define how often the file will be inserted into the list.

Import configuration

Import configuration is used to define the frequency with which the interface will search the list directory for a file corresponding to the defined naming convention.

The list is updated automatically if it is activated. As soon as the list is deactivated, the recurrence is suspended. The list will no longer be updated automatically.

Import frequency

The import frequency can be defined in two ways:

• Weekly, by choosing one or more days of the week.
• Monthly:

1. On the nth day of the month (the 15th of the monthfor example),
2. The nth day of the week of the month (the second Thursday of the monthfor example).

It is also necessary to define the import time.

Import method

The import method to choose allows you to indicate how contacts are fed into the list.

• Update existing contacts and add new ones ;
• Replace all existing contacts ;

Conclusion

Once you've finished you can move on to step Understanding the summary step.