Switching systems? Or simply want visibility on people who’ve applied to you before? Good news — you can quickly import previous creators or applicants into Dapple using a simple CSV upload. It takes a few minutes. No heavy lifting required.
A Quick (But Important) Note on Data
Before importing anything, make sure the data was collected legitimately and in line with applicable data protection laws.
Dapple acts as a data processor. That means importing contact data is completely fine — as long as you obtained that data lawfully and have the right to use it.
Also worth noting:
✅ You can import creator contact details
❌ You cannot import past submissions
❌ You cannot import files or attachments from previous systems
This tool is designed to give you visibility — so when someone applies through Dapple, you can immediately see whether they’ve applied to you before.
Why This Is Useful
Once imported, those creators will exist inside your Dapple account. So when you launch a new opportunity:
You’ll be able to identify returning applicants
You can filter or segment by tags
You can build a clearer picture of engagement over time
CSV Format Requirements
To import creators, you’ll need a CSV file in the correct format.
Required Fields
email (required) — must be a valid email address
Optional Fields
name — full name
dob — date of birth in
YYYY-MM-DDformataddress — full address
Example Format
email,name,dob,address john@example.com,John Doe,1990-05-15,"123 Main St"
The simplest way to get this right? Download the sample template directly from Dapple and use that as your starting point.
How to Import Creators
Go to the Creators section
Click Add and select Import from CSV
Download the sample CSV template
Add your data in the correct format
Save your file
Upload it back into Dapple
That’s it.
Import Limits
You can upload up to 1,000 creators per import
If you have more than 1,000, split your data into batches
If you're dealing with significantly larger volumes, contact support and we’ll guide you through the best approach
Add a Creator Tag (Recommended)
During the upload process, you’ll be prompted to apply a Creator Tag to all imported records.
This is incredibly useful.
We recommend:
Creating a tag in Settings called something like:
ImportedLegacy ApplicantsPre-Dapple Applicants
Applying that tag during upload when prompted
Now, when someone applies to a new opportunity, you’ll instantly see whether they existed in your system before.
If you're preparing a migration and want a second pair of eyes on your CSV before uploading, it’s always worth running a small test batch first. Better safe than untangling 1,000 rows later.