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Orbit works best with your full network. Import contacts from multiple sources.

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Google Contacts

Your Google contacts sync automatically when you sign in.
Google contacts syncing
Orbit syncs:
  • All contacts in your Google account
  • Contact groups
  • Updates (new contacts, changes)
Sync happens automatically in the background.

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LinkedIn

Import your LinkedIn connections to add professional context.
LinkedIn import screen
1

Export from LinkedIn

Go to LinkedIn → Settings → Get a copy of your data → Connections.
2

Download the file

LinkedIn emails you a download link. Get the CSV file.
3

Import to Orbit

Go to Settings → Import Contacts → LinkedIn.
Upload LinkedIn CSV
4

Review and confirm

Orbit shows what will be imported. Confirm to proceed.

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CSV / Excel

Import contacts from any spreadsheet.
CSV import screen
1

Prepare your file

Make sure columns include name and email at minimum.
2

Upload the file

Go to Settings → Import Contacts → CSV.
3

Map columns

Tell Orbit which columns contain which data.
Column mapping screen
4

Import

Review and confirm the import.

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iMessage Metadata

Orbit can track when you last messaged contacts (not message content).
iMessage metadata setting
Enable in Settings → CRM → iMessage Import. This adds:
  • Last message date for each contact
  • Helps power interaction reminders
Orbit only reads metadata (who and when), never message content.

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Merging Duplicates

When importing, Orbit tries to match existing contacts.
Duplicate detection
If duplicates are found:
  • Merge — Combine into one contact
  • Keep both — Treat as separate people
  • Skip — Don’t import the duplicate

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After Importing

New contacts appear in your network immediately. Orbit will:
  • Match them to calendar events
  • Start tracking interactions
  • Include them in The Brief reminders