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Notes on CSV File Content with E-list Member Lists (Lyris)

One way to add multiple members to a list is by importing a CSV file. Most spreadsheet apps, like Excel, can create this kind of file.

This article applies to: E-lists (Lyris)

Your data must not include any commas.

Each column must have a column heading.

The EMAILADDR_ column is required. This column should contain complete email addresses only, with no extra characters.

  • Good example: pqs665@cornell.edu
  • Bad example: pqs665 or "pqs665@cornell.edu"

The FULLNAME_ column is optional. No commas!

The DATEJOINED_, ADDITIONAL_ and COMMENT_ columns are optional. No commas!

The MEMBERTYPE_ (membership type) column is optional; only the following values are permitted:

  • normal
  • unsub
  • held
  • private
  • expired
  • held
  • needs-goodbye
  • needs-hello
  • needs-confirm

The SUBTYPE_ (subscription type) column is optional; only the following values are permitted:

  • mail
  • digest
  • index
  • nomail
  • mimedigest

All other columns should be deleted unless you know exactly what you are doing. Contact the IT Service Desk if you have any questions.

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