Introduction
When configurating a dynamic list or loading a new file in a list, two import methods are possible:
- "replace" import
- "update" import
This choice defines how the import will impact the contact list.
"Replace" type
This type of import applies when selecting 'Replace all existing contacts'. It makes it possible to respond to a contact list feed with complete files containing all the data present in the source.
The "replace" import type performs the following processing:
- Deletion of contacts present in the list;
- Creation of contacts present in the file.
Conclusion
You can also opt for an "update" import: How an "update" type import works.