# \#area-data-import

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## [How is the lead contact user matched in an Excel import?](https://community.dockflow.com/t/how-is-the-lead-contact-user-matched-in-an-excel-import/122)

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**Author:** [@dockflow](https://community.dockflow.com/u/dockflow)\
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**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.dockflow.com/t/how-is-the-lead-contact-user-matched-in-an-excel-import/122 "2026-11-06T14:55:13Z")

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In an Excel import, Dockflow matches the Lead Contact column to a user who already exists in your organization. The user must be set up before the import. The Lead Contact column is one of the assignment fields in the i…

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## [How do I add partner references afterwards when the partner name column was empty in my Excel upload?](https://community.dockflow.com/t/how-do-i-add-partner-references-afterwards-when-the-partner-name-column-was-empty-in-my-excel-upload/103)

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**Author:** [@dockflow](https://community.dockflow.com/u/dockflow)\
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**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.dockflow.com/t/how-do-i-add-partner-references-afterwards-when-the-partner-name-column-was-empty-in-my-excel-upload/103 "2026-11-06T14:49:42Z")

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Use a bulk import update to add the partner reference to the existing tradeflow. Make sure the partner already exists in Dockflow. The partner name must match exactly with a partner already added to the account. Go…