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Slant offers several ways to import your existing data, whether you’re migrating from another CRM or starting fresh with a spreadsheet.

Import options

CRM import

CRM import is the recommended way to migrate from Wealthbox or Redtail. It brings over households, people, tasks, notes, opportunities, and other associated data.

Supported CRMs

CRMSupported data
WealthboxHouseholds, people, tasks, notes, opportunities, custom fields
RedtailHouseholds, people, tasks, notes, opportunities, custom fields

Run a CRM import

1

Open data import

Go to SettingsData import.
2

Start a new import

Click New import and select your CRM source.
3

Filter records

Use filters to choose which records to import. For Wealthbox, filter by assigned user or tags. For Redtail, filter by servicing advisor, keywords, or tag groups.
4

Map record types

Assign each record a Slant category: Client, Prospect, or Other contact. You can map by tags, contact type, keywords, or other criteria from your source CRM.
5

Review and import

Preview the records that will be imported. Toggle individual records on or off, then confirm the import.

After the import

Once your import completes:
  • Review the import summary for any warnings
  • Spot-check a few records to verify data imported correctly
  • Add any missing information (service tiers, custom fields, etc.)
Large imports may take a few minutes to process. You’ll receive a notification when the import completes.

CSV upload

CSV upload lets you import data from spreadsheet files. Slant accepts both CSV and XLSX formats.

Supported record types

You can import the following record types via CSV upload:
  • Clients — Active client households
  • Prospects — Potential client households
  • Other contacts — Professional relationships
  • Notes — Notes attached to existing records

Run a CSV upload

1

Navigate to CSV upload

Go to SettingsData import, then click CSV upload. This takes you to the upload page.
2

Select import type

Choose the record type you want to import (prospect, contact, client, or note).
3

Upload your file

Click the upload button and select your CSV or XLSX file.
4

Map your columns

Match each column in your file to the corresponding Slant field. The system guides you through the mapping process.
5

Review and import

Preview the data to ensure it looks correct, then confirm the import.

Prepare your file

Before uploading, ensure your file:
  • Has a header row with column names
  • Uses UTF-8 encoding (for CSV files)
  • Contains one record per row
  • Has consistent data formatting
Common columns for household imports include: first name, last name, email, phone, tier (A/B/C/D), spouse first name, spouse last name, and tags.

CRM migrations

If you’re migrating from another CRM, here are your options:

Troubleshooting imports

Check the error report for specific issues. Common problems include:
  • Missing required fields (household name, head of household)
  • Invalid email format
  • Unrecognized tier values (must be A, B, C, or D)
Verify your CSV encoding is UTF-8. Special characters may display incorrectly with other encodings. Re-export your CSV with UTF-8 encoding and try again.
Check the import summary for skipped records. Records may be skipped if they have validation errors or if you toggled them off during the review step.

Next steps