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Guest Management: How to Import a Guest List

Have a long guest list? You don’t need to add guests one at a time. Upload a CSV or XLS file and add everyone to your event at once.

Written by Bizly Concierge

💡 Before you begin: Have your guest list ready as a CSV or XLS file. Each guest needs at least an email address.

Prepare your file

Your file can include these columns:

Field

Required?

Email

✅ Required

First name

Optional

Last name

Optional

Phone

Optional

Hotel confirmation number

Optional

Internal ID

Optional

💡 Not sure how to format your file? Click Download Template in the import window (see Step 4) to get a ready-made file with the right columns. Fill it in and upload it.
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​Steps to import your guest list

Step 1: Go to Guest Management

On the Event Overview page, click the Guest Management tab.

This page shows your guest list and a summary of your guests: Total guests, Not Responded, Declined invite, Attending, and Rooms.


Step 3: Click Import list

Next to Guest list, click Add People, then select Import list.

💡 Only adding a few people? Choose Add by email instead.


Step 4: Upload your file

The Add People window will open. To upload your guest list, you can:

  • Drag and drop your file into the upload box, or

  • Click Select File and choose the file from your computer.


Step 5: Import your guests

Once your file is uploaded, click Import.

✅ That’s it! Your guests will appear in the Guest list, and the guest counts at the top of the page will update.


Frequently asked questions

What file types can I upload?
CSV or XLS files.
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What information is required for each guest?
Only the email address. You can also include first name, last name, phone, hotel confirmation number, and internal ID.
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Where can I get the template?
Click Download Template in the Add People window.
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Can I download my guest list later?
Yes. On the Guest Management page, click Export List.
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