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# Importing Contacts

> Get your contacts into Orbit

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

## Google Contacts

Your Google contacts sync automatically when you sign in.

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Orbit syncs:

* All contacts in your Google account
* Contact groups
* Updates (new contacts, changes)

Sync happens automatically in the background.

## LinkedIn

Import your LinkedIn connections to add professional context.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Export from LinkedIn">
    Go to LinkedIn → Settings → Get a copy of your data → Connections.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download the file">
    LinkedIn emails you a download link. Get the CSV file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import to Orbit">
    Go to Settings → Import Contacts → LinkedIn.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and confirm">
    Orbit shows what will be imported. Confirm to proceed.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## CSV / Excel

Import contacts from any spreadsheet.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Prepare your file">
    Make sure columns include name and email at minimum.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload the file">
    Go to Settings → Import Contacts → CSV.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Map columns">
    Tell Orbit which columns contain which data.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Import">
    Review and confirm the import.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## iMessage Metadata

Orbit can track when you last messaged contacts (not message content).

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Enable in Settings → CRM → iMessage Import.

This adds:

* Last message date for each contact
* Helps power interaction reminders

<Note>
  Orbit only reads metadata (who and when), never message content.
</Note>

## Merging Duplicates

When importing, Orbit tries to match existing contacts.

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If duplicates are found:

* **Merge** — Combine into one contact
* **Keep both** — Treat as separate people
* **Skip** — Don't import the duplicate

## 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