Getting your guest list into BoomPop is easiest with a CSV. Follow the flow below to set it up correctly and send invites without a hitch.
Before you start
Finalize your RSVP questions. Bulk Upload pulls the live RSVP questions and builds the CSV template from them. If you change questions later, the file won’t match.
Know where you’ll edit the file: Excel works great, or Google Sheets (upload/convert to Google Sheets, then download again as CSV before you import).
Get the CSV template
In your Guest Management tab, select Invite, then Bulk Invite, and finally Bulk CSV Upload.
Click Download guestlist template at the top of the page. This template includes every live RSVP question as a column so your file aligns perfectly.
Fill the template
Minimum required: an Email for each guest.
Strongly recommended: First name and Last name for a smoother invite experience.
You can leave other RSVP columns blank if you plan to collect that info later—but keep every column from the template. Don’t add, remove, or rename headers.
Formatting do’s
Keep one row per guest.
Keep one tab/sheet.
Plain text only—no formulas, filters, merged cells, or special formatting.
Clean up the file
Your file should only contain the headers and the rows you’re using.
Remove any sample rows you’re not using.
Delete extra blank rows or columns beyond the template headers and your filled values.
Check for stray characters or spaces in emails (no empty cells in the Email column).
Save/export as .csv.
Think of it this way: every guest row should have either a filled answer or an intentional blank for each question—nothing else floating around.
Upload and send invites
Return to Bulk CSV Upload screen and upload your file. Choose your notification/invitation type from the list of options. You can then continue on with the invite customization process.
Troubleshooting
Upload unsuccessful? Here are a few tips:
Re-download a fresh template and copy your data into it. Don’t edit, add, or rename headers.
Make sure every guest row has an email and there are no merged cells, formulas, or hidden columns.
Need help?
If you get stuck, reach out to our Support team via char and include your event link and CSV file. We’ll take a look and help you get those invites out fast!