If people applied to beta read through a form or a sign-up sheet, you can bring them all in at once. Imported people arrive with the status **Applied**, so you can accept or reject each one.

## Import a file

1. Open **Beta Readers** from the left sidebar.
2. Click **Import**.
3. On the **Upload file** tab, click **Choose a file…** and pick your spreadsheet. CSV, XLSX and TSV files work.
4. Check the column mapping. Match **Name** (required), **Email**, **Book** and **Draft Version** to your columns. The app guesses based on your column headings, so you may only need to confirm.
5. Check the line that says how many rows will import.
6. Click **Import** (the button shows how many applicants will be added).

## Paste rows instead

1. In Google Sheets or Excel, select your rows, including the heading row, and copy them.
2. In the import window, choose **Paste rows**.
3. Paste into the box and click **Parse Pasted Rows**.
4. Map the columns and click **Import**.

## Good to know

- The first row must be your column headings.
- Rows with no name in the mapped **Name** column are skipped.
- Every row becomes a new applicant. The import doesn't check for people you already have, so importing the same file twice creates duplicates.
- If you picked the wrong file, click **← Start over**.
- If the import fails, you'll see **Could not import these applicants. Nothing was saved. Please try again.** Nothing is half-imported, so it's safe to try again.

To collect applicants automatically as they sign up, see "How do I add beta reader applicants automatically from my sign-up form?"