Importing a CSV file of YouTube channels helps you in two ways:

1. **Enrich your list with emails** – When you upload a list of channels, you can extract emails for any channels we already have contact information for.
2. **Deduplicate future exports** – Channels you’ve imported won’t be included in your future exports, so you won’t waste credits on duplicates.

Here’s how to set it up:

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## 1. Prepare Your CSV File

To ensure your CSV file is ready for import:

- It must contain **exactly one column**.
- The first row should be the **column header** (any name is acceptable).
- Include either **YouTube channel URLs** (e.g., `https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxxxxxxx`) or **channel IDs**.
- Maximum file size: **10 MB**.

**Example CSV structure:**

```
plaintextCopyEditchannel_url https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxxxxxxx https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyyyyyy
```

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## 2. Upload the CSV File

1. Go to the **New Import** section in ChannelCrawler.
2. Click **Upload CSV** and select your file.
3. A message will confirm when the CSV structure is valid.

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## 3. Review Your Imported Channels

Once your CSV has been uploaded and validated:

- A **search is automatically created** with the imported channels.
- Click on the search to **view the list of channels**.

Here, you can:

- **Apply filters** to narrow down the channels that meet your criteria.
- **Extract a list of emails** from these channels, if available.
- **Deduplicate** these channels from future exports you create.

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## 4. Enrichment for Missing Channels

If any channels in your list are not in our database:

- We will automatically **find**them, so they’re ready for future searches and exports.

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## Key Points

- Imports help you quickly build a focused list of YouTube channels with emails where available.
- Avoid paying for duplicate channels in your future exports.
- Enrichment ensures no channel is missed for future outreach.

For further assistance, please contact our support team at [help@channelcrawler.com](mailto:help@channelcrawler.com) or via the chat message.