Lead Import Issues
Import Fails Completely
Error: “Import failed” or “File format not supported” Solutions:- Check file format: Use CSV or Excel files only
- Verify campaign selection: Ensure a campaign is selected for import
- File size limits: Keep files under 10MB for optimal performance
- Encoding issues: Save CSV with UTF-8 encoding
No Leads Imported
Issue: Import completes but no leads appear Solutions:- Column headers: Verify headers match required format (phone, name, etc.)
- Data validation: Check that phone numbers are in correct format
- Empty rows: Remove empty rows from file
- Required fields: Ensure phone number column contains valid data
Partial Import Success
Issue: Some leads imported, others failed Solutions:- Download error report: Check failed rows for specific issues
- Phone number format: Ensure international format (+1234567890)
- Duplicate detection: Remove duplicate phone numbers
- Invalid data: Fix malformed phone numbers or missing required data
Processing Delays
Issue: Import shows as processing for extended time Explanation:- Large files are processed in background
- Processing time increases with file size
- System queues multiple imports
- Wait for completion: Check notifications for updates
- Break up large files: Split into smaller batches (500-1000 leads)
- Contact support: If processing exceeds 30 minutes
Lead Management Issues
Lead Not Appearing in Campaign
Issue: Imported lead doesn’t show in campaign Check:- Lead status (should be “Created” or “Scheduled”)
- Campaign filters or search settings
- Lead marked as completed accidentally
- Reset lead status: Change status to “Created” to re-queue
- Verify campaign assignment: Check lead is assigned to correct campaign
- Refresh interface: Reload campaign page
Invalid Phone Numbers
Issue: Phone numbers rejected during import Common formats:- Correct: +1234567890 (international format)
- Incorrect: (123) 456-7890, 123-456-7890, 1234567890
- Standardize format: Convert all numbers to +1234567890 format
- Remove formatting: Strip spaces, parentheses, dashes
- Country codes: Add appropriate country code prefix
- Validation tools: Use phone validation before import
Duplicate Leads
Issue: Same person appears multiple times Prevention:- Data cleanup: Remove duplicates before import
- Phone validation: Check for format variations of same number
- Name matching: Identify potential duplicates by name + phone
- Lead deduplication: Use tools to identify similar entries
Secondary Contacts Not Working
Issue: Secondary contacts not being called Requirements:- Secondary contact must have valid phone number
- Primary contact must reach max retries first
- Campaign must be configured for secondary contacts
- Verify setup: Check secondary contact configuration
- Lead status: Ensure primary contact has been attempted
- Campaign settings: Confirm secondary contact calling is enabled
Variable and Data Issues
Variable Mapping Errors
Issue: Custom variables not importing correctly Solutions:- Column headers: Match exactly with assistant configuration
- Data types: Ensure data matches expected variable types
- Required variables: Include all variables defined in assistant
- Default values: Check if default values are being applied
Missing Lead Information
Issue: Leads missing names, emails, or custom data Solutions:- Column mapping: Verify all columns are mapped correctly
- Optional fields: Confirm optional fields are included in import
- Data validation: Check source data for completeness
- Re-import: Add missing data and re-import if needed
Campaign Integration Issues
Lead Status Problems
Issue: Leads stuck in wrong status Status meanings:- Created: Ready to be called
- Scheduled: Queued for next attempt
- Processing: Currently being called
- Completed: Finished or goal achieved
- Max Retries: Reached retry limit
- Manual status change: Update status in leads table
- Campaign restart: Pause and restart campaign if needed
- Retry settings: Adjust max retries or intervals
Variable Inheritance Issues
Issue: Lead variables not working in calls Solutions:- Assistant setup: Verify variables defined in assistant settings
- Variable names: Ensure exact match between lead data and assistant variables
- Data format: Check variable data is in expected format
- Test calls: Use manual test calls to verify variable passing
File Format Issues
CSV Problems
Common issues:- Wrong delimiter (use comma, not semicolon)
- Missing headers in first row
- Quoted fields with unescaped quotes
- Mixed encoding (use UTF-8)
- Standard format: Use comma-separated values
- Headers required: First row must contain column names
- Text qualification: Use double quotes for text fields
- Encoding: Save as UTF-8 encoded CSV
Excel Problems
Common issues:- Multiple sheets (only first sheet imported)
- Merged cells causing data misalignment
- Formulas instead of values
- Hidden characters or formatting
- Single sheet: Use only first worksheet
- Unmerge cells: Separate merged cells
- Values only: Convert formulas to values
- Clean format: Remove special formatting
Getting Help
Before Contacting Support
- Download error report: Review specific error messages
- Check file format: Verify CSV/Excel format compliance
- Test small batch: Try importing 5-10 leads first
- Review documentation: Check import requirements
Information to Provide
- Error messages received
- Sample of import file (with sensitive data removed)
- Campaign settings and requirements
- Expected vs actual behavior
- Assistant variable configuration
Data privacy: Remove sensitive information from sample files before sharing with support.
For lead management best practices, see Managing Leads and Campaign Setup.