---
title: "Start a contact import process"
method: POST
path: "/contacts/import/start/{contactImport}"
tags: ["Contact Import"]
---

# Start a contact import process

`POST /contacts/import/start/{contactImport}`

REQUIRED SCOPES <code>['contact-imports:write']</code><br>Start a contact import process

## Path parameters

- `contactImport` integer, required

## Request body

- object
  - `mapping` string[] — Field mapping for the import
  - `tags` string[] — Tags to apply to imported contacts

## Response `200`

Successful operation

- object
  - `success` boolean
  - `message` string
  - `import_id` integer

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request
- `401` — Unauthorized
- `500` — Internal Server Error

---

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