CSV Format and Template
The exact CSV format UnifyDom accepts for domain imports, plus a downloadable template.
Updated: 2025-12-14
Quick answer
UnifyDom accepts standard CSV files with a header row. The only required column is domain. All other columns are optional.
Required columns
| Column | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
domain | Yes | The domain name (e.g., example.com) |
Optional columns
| Column | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
expiry | YYYY-MM-DD | Expiry date. If empty, UnifyDom looks it up via WHOIS. |
registrar | Text | Registrar name (e.g., “Namecheap”, “GoDaddy”) |
tags | Text | Comma-separated tags within quotes: "tag1,tag2" |
notes | Text | Any notes about the domain |
Template
Copy this template or use it as a reference:
domain,expiry,registrar,tags,notes
example.com,2025-06-15,Namecheap,"client-a,primary",Main website
mysite.org,2025-12-01,GoDaddy,internal,Blog
startup.io,,Porkbun,new,Acquired last month
oldsite.net,2024-03-01,Dynadot,"archive",Consider droppingRules
- Header row is required — First row must contain column names
- One domain per row — Don’t combine multiple domains in one cell
- Use commas as delimiters — Not semicolons or tabs
- Quote values with commas — If tags or notes contain commas, wrap in quotes
- UTF-8 encoding — Save as UTF-8 to support international characters
Converting from Excel
- Open your spreadsheet in Excel or Google Sheets
- Ensure column headers match:
domain,expiry,registrar,tags,notes - Excel: File → Save As → Select “CSV (Comma delimited)”
- Google Sheets: File → Download → Comma-separated values (.csv)
Converting from Google Sheets
- Open your sheet
- File → Download → Comma-separated values (.csv, current sheet)
- Upload the downloaded file to UnifyDom
Common formatting issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Dates showing as numbers | Format date column as YYYY-MM-DD before exporting |
| Special characters broken | Save as UTF-8 encoding |
| Extra empty rows | Delete blank rows before exporting |
| File won’t upload | Check file extension is .csv not .xlsx |
FAQ
What delimiter should I use?
Comma-separated (,) is required. Semicolons and tabs are not supported.
Can I use Excel?
Yes. Export your Excel sheet as CSV (File → Save As → CSV).
Are column names case-sensitive?
No. 'Domain', 'DOMAIN', and 'domain' all work.