Bulk Import Users to Tribe Social Using Zapier and Google Sheets

Welcome to our step-by-step guide on how to bulk import users into Tribe Social using Zapier and Google Sheets. This process allows you to efficiently manage and automate the addition of users, saving you time and ensuring accuracy!

First, you'll need a Google Sheet with the user data you want to import. For this example, let's create a simple spreadsheet with two columns: Name and Email.

1. Create a Google Sheet with a Name column and an Email column.

2. Enter the user details you want to import.

Next, we'll create a new Zap in Zapier to automate the import process.

1. Log in to Zapier and click on Create Zap.

2. Select a Trigger:

   • Choose Google Sheets as the trigger app.

   • Set the trigger event to New or Updated Spreadsheet Row.

   • Click Continue.

3. Choose Your Google Account and select the spreadsheet you created.

4. Select the Worksheet (if there's only one sheet, it will be selected by default).

5. Test the Trigger to ensure Zapier can pull data from your spreadsheet.

Now, let's set up the action that will create or update users in Tribe Social.

1. Add an Action:

   • Choose Tribe Social as the action app.

   • Select Create User as the action event.

   • Click Continue.

2. Connect Your Tribe Social Account.

3. Map the Fields:

   • Match the Name column from your Google Sheet to the Name field in Tribe Social.

   • Match the Email column from your Google Sheet to the Email field in Tribe Social.

4. Select the Group:

   • Head over to your Tribe Social dashboard to find the Group ID.

   • Enter the Group ID in the appropriate field.

Optional: If you have a Stripe Customer ID column, you can map it here. If not, leave it blank.

5. Test the Action to ensure it works correctly. Check your Tribe Social dashboard to see if the test user has been added.

To import multiple users at once, use Zapier Transfers.

1. Publish Your Zap and name it (e.g., "Bulk Import Office Users").

2. Transfer Existing Data:

   • After publishing, click on Transfer Existing Data.

   • If you missed this step, you can find it by going to your Zap and clicking the Transfer Data option.

3. Select All Rows from your Google Sheet.

   • Choose Select All to include all records.

   • Click Next and then Send Data.

4. Confirm Success:

   • Check your Tribe Social dashboard to ensure all users have been imported.

   • Tribe Social is smart enough to prevent duplicate entries, so users already in the group won't be added again.

To import more users in the future, simply add their details to your Google Sheet and run the transfer again in Zapier. This process can handle hundreds or thousands of users, making it a powerful tool for large-scale data management.

If you have any questions or run into any issues, please reach out to our support team, here!