Colistor

Colistor

Troubleshooting

Fix common issues: duplicates, imports, and missing contacts.

Last updated: 2025-11-05

Troubleshooting

Duplicate contacts

  • Use Merge Duplicates in the menu
  • Standardize import formats

Import issues

  • Verify CSV headers and encoding (UTF-8)
  • Map fields correctly during import

Missing contacts

  • Check the circle filter
  • Clear active tags or category filters
  • Use the search bar

title: Getting Started slug: getting-started description: Add your first contacts, organize by category and tags, and set reminders. last_updated: 2025-11-05

Getting Started with Contacts

Add your first contact

  1. Click "+ New Contact" on the Contacts page
  2. Enter name and at least one way to reach them (email/phone)
  3. Choose a Category (Client, Colleague, Friend, Family, etc.)
  4. Add tags like vip, newsletter, or project-alpha
  5. Click Save

Where to click

  • New Contact: top-right button on the list
  • Edit: open a contact then click Edit
  • Notes: in the contact drawer, Notes tab
  • Log Interaction: in the contact drawer, History tab

Recommended setup

  • Tags: vip, follow-up, prospect
  • Categories: Client, Colleague, Friend, Vendor
  • Use circles to split personal vs work contacts