--- title: How to Import Subcontractors & Vendors From Excel Files in Buildern description: If you already have a list of subcontractors or vendors, Buildern allows you to import them in just a few steps. In this article, you will learn how to import subcontractors and vendors using Excel/CSV files. --- [Skip to content](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/15223374-how-to-import-subcontractors-vendors-from-excel-files-in-buildern#main-content) ![logo\_icon\_text](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Buildern%20logo.svg) - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) - [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) Welcome to Buildern Help Center! - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Buildern Help Center](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles?hsLang=en-gb) 2. [Subcontractors & Vendors](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/subcontractors-vendors?hsLang=en-gb) # How to Import Subcontractors & Vendors From Excel Files in Buildern ### How to Import Subcontractors & Vendors From Excel Files in Buildern If you already have a list of subcontractors or vendors, Buildern allows you to import them in just a few steps. In this article, you will learn how to import subcontractors and vendors using Excel/CSV files. July 31, 2026 ### **Access the Import Option** To import your subcontractors/vendors: 1. Open **Buildern** 2. Click the **People icon** in the top-right corner 3. Select **Sub/Vendors** 4. Click **Import** [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/b9fbaba9-4e0d-4951-a6b2-cc11f6e726bc.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2412862028/f020355e5388b15743b1380d945b/b9fbaba9-4e0d-4951-a6b2-cc11f6e726bc?expires=1792671300&signature=c8653f123f78d1a17a00d2d7d5930ac6e7f02cec620d9cc631d1960fd5906531&req=diQmFMF4n4FdUfMW1HO4zQQxGKrU0Hf43zW3egAeu%2B9J251hkt7cn2cOhizA%0AymZfba7%2Bu1AjejjZ4D4%3D%0A) If you already have existing subcontractors/vendors in Buildern, you can also click the Import button in the upper-right corner and select Vendors from there. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/be28b962-fee1-4769-bf74-c375119d66b2.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2412862021/5e00867907fa430b68ba8cc6c408/be28b962-fee1-4769-bf74-c375119d66b2?expires=1792671300&signature=8820be12e18c9fb92a2ad5a340d8d0c1477806701511bbdb81689953f645f875&req=diQmFMF4n4FdWPMW1HO4zWYAbWxZjRFLkPR2CVMEVoHXvY3fzgw1ambfHWvg%0A%2BHnPVBGcsRRcYC%2F6Tog%3D%0A) Once you click **Import**, you will see multiple import sources available. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7f7ccab7-d76d-4e42-ae57-f97a561808ad.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2412862020/e9450b4648462db519db239751db/7f7ccab7-d76d-4e42-ae57-f97a561808ad?expires=1792671300&signature=7ffc3899d6cd1a98a0e5938a824c3d62d51bc6554a7b0c11512bbaef16f87f57&req=diQmFMF4n4FdWfMW1HO4zZUGVu7zjaF%2FpuA8kOip8VgAPXGK8n7rtzCu7AVD%0AEJjpdm6paVOTfcSVB4A%3D%0A) Buildern allows you to import your data from different applications depending on where your data is coming from. *💡 **Tip -** If you already have your data in a spreadsheet, the fastest and most common method is using **Excel / CSV**.* ### Import via Excel / CSV ### **1. Download the Template** Before uploading your file, click on Buildern sub/vendors template to download the recommended format. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/5bcae96c-6411-437d-b832-510d1dbf19a0.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2412862024/81ad9677f48a18aa1b0a950b2317/5bcae96c-6411-437d-b832-510d1dbf19a0?expires=1792671300&signature=649facdf017db171e743c0531c144d56bcce2151c7e2a47da25f01fca7c57a7f&req=diQmFMF4n4FdXfMW1HO4zT441vNogyogcOAyW0gKRpYtTmvntlSUyb9d95JX%0Ax7abaENey2DU1Vceh%2Bw%3D%0A) This template helps you structure your data correctly. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/128b1a65-e5ad-4309-b19a-69a87720f02c.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2412862022/1edff47b79e648555c081787687a/128b1a65-e5ad-4309-b19a-69a87720f02c?expires=1792671300&signature=d17f672680b82a5b408172ffda195e30e9f6263ade0a5cf682e4f8e02d8e7a42&req=diQmFMF4n4FdW%2FMW1HO4zQjrMFNdBZpXzcPiv0pA0ekUZ1ifXDh1C4LSl26V%0A1DTmub%2FNWufUI6nw%2Fas%3D%0A) Make sure your Excel/CSV file: - Does not include unnecessary header rows - Matches the structure of the Buildern template - Includes key fields such as: - Company name\* (Required) - Contact person name - Email - Mobile number - Business number - Address - Labels *💡 **Tip -** Column names and order are flexible, but matching the template ensures a smoother import.* ### **2. Upload the File** 1. Click **Upload** or drag and drop your file into the upload area 2. Wait for the file to be processed After uploading, Buildern will display a preview of your data. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/da026f6d-3698-4573-84b5-14337566b998.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2412862025/2b6aa8fc1bc69c407acb0ac8c8bf/da026f6d-3698-4573-84b5-14337566b998?expires=1792671300&signature=f160e72b891aa544f1b277c5fa1c7689b23a3ca2b34bdafd1c91c8d5c6a9d347&req=diQmFMF4n4FdXPMW1HO4zcgHSDo2Sqm%2BTbI9TqUrxqzd3eUH19wQd%2BsaeatG%0A4bXjdpDLBQARDLvkWS8%3D%0A) Here, you need to match your file columns to Buildern fields, such as: - Company Name - Contact Name - Email - Mobile Number - Business Number - Address - Labels Buildern allows you to change the order of the columns by selecting the correct field from each dropdown. This means your file does not need to follow a strict column order - as long as each column is properly matched to the corresponding Buildern field , the import will work correctly. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/fcdc8223-5b5f-4288-85e0-eccae5311fb1.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2412862023/26896dd8a29ce37bed219911eeef/fcdc8223-5b5f-4288-85e0-eccae5311fb1?expires=1792671300&signature=525eb435f803bfaab7847d934ce1fc66cb8bf40cde50a1e4b240eaaf32e81446&req=diQmFMF4n4FdWvMW1HO4zR5P14LpTyoB6ASBHO3uPvCwhK2MU2E3%2B6WrKqMf%0AkSaCrYusq%2FPH%2Fus9dWA%3D%0A) Make sure all required fields are correctly mapped. ### **3. Complete the Import** Once everything is reviewed: 1. Click **Continue** 2. 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