๐Spheres Navigation
๐ Spheres Navigation is here to supercharge your dashboard! ๐
๐ฅ Import your contacts from Excel CSVs in a flash โก
๐ Organize and customize your Spheres of Influence like a pro ๐คโจ
๐ฏ Turn your data into meaningful connectionsโand actually have FUN doing it! ๐๐ฅ
*Note: โ ๏ธ Follow TCPA & state messaging rules! If you donโt want to message a contact, move them to the DNC List โ to stay compliant and avoid unwanted messages. ๐
How to Create a Sphere
Step 1 Locate Sphere
Click "Sphere" in the left menu.
To create a new Sphere:
Click the "+Create New Sphere" tile
OR click the ๐ต "+New Sphere" button at the top right
To add contacts to an existing Sphere, select the Sphere from the list.
Step 2 Create a Sphere
Add a Sphere Name. Click the ๐ต "Create" button.
The Sphere page will refresh to display the newly created Sphere.
โ๏ธ Correct the name
๐ Add a description
๐จ Select a color designation
Click "Settings" โ๏ธ or the pencil icon ๐ next to the name and description to make edits, then click the ๐ต "Save" button.
Step 4 Import
Click "Import" ๐ค to the left of the blue "+Add Contact" button.
Step 5 Upload CSV File
The CSV File import process ensures that data is accurately represented and easily accessible within the dashboard.
You can import files into Spheres in a couple of ways:
1. Drag and Drop
Drag the CSV file from your desktop into the Blutext import field ๐ค.
Click to Import
Click the "Import" field ๐ค. Find the CSV file on your computer. Select the file and import it into Blutext โ .
*Note: You can also manually add a Contact into Sphere one-by-one.
Step 6 Map Columns
๐ Match CSV Columns to Contact Fields
Match your CSV columns to contact fields. Required fields are marked with an asterisk โณ๏ธ.
If the match is successful:
โ You will see a green checkmark to the left of the Contact Field name
Click the ๐ต "Next" button at the bottom right of the screen
If there is a red check โ:
Click the Contact Field dropdown and select the correct column name
Click the ๐ต "Next" button at the bottom right to proceed
Step 7 Preview & Validate
Review your data before importing. Contacts with errors โ ๏ธ will be skipped. Make any corrections as needed. Click the ๐ต "Next" button at the bottom right of the screen โ .
Step 8 Select Spheres
Select Sphere(s) for Imported Contacts
If you have more than one Sphere, click to choose which Sphere(s) to add the imported contacts to.
Click the ๐ต "Next" button at the bottom right of the screen โ .
Step 9 Confirm Sphere
โ Finalize Contact Import
Review the import details below.
Click the ๐ต "Import Contacts" button to proceed.
โ ๏ธ Note:
Contacts with matching phone numbers will be linked to the selected Spheres.
Contacts already in all selected Spheres will be skipped.
Step 10 Contact Preview & Import Summary
The page will display:
Contact Preview on the left
Import Summary on the right
Click the ๐ต "Import X Contacts" button at the bottom right to continue โ .
Contacts with matching phone numbers ๐ will be linked to the selected Spheres.
Contacts already in all selected Spheres ๐ will be skipped.
Step 11 Import Complete
The page will update to show a recap of the completed import. Click the ๐ต "Done" button to proceed.
This will trigger the system to automatically run the built-in DNC Check โ ๏ธ.
Step 12 Review Created Sphere
The page will display the Sphere you just created.
Click any contact row or the three-dot menu โฎ to edit and review contacts.
โ ๏ธ DNC Status Indicators:
"DNC Flagged" ๐ซ โ marked in red on the row, at the top of the record, and within the DNC Status tile.
"DNC Clear" โ โ indicated on the row and at the top of the Contact Record.
โ ๏ธ Note: You are responsible for following TCPA & all applicable state rules for messaging.
DNC Flagged Example
๐ซ DNC Flag gives you the power to choose whether or not to message a contact! ๐ฌ
โ ๏ธ Your responsibility: If you decide not to send messages to that contact, make sure to move their number to the DNC List โ โthat way, you stay compliant and avoid any unwanted messages. ๐
How to Add Contacts to a Sphere
Just open your "All Contacts" sphere ๐ฅ, then start checking the boxes on the left side of the contacts list โ๏ธ
Once youโve picked your people, hit the blue "Add to Sphere" button in the top right ๐ต
Next, choose the sphere(s) you want to add them to ๐ (yes, you can pick more than one ๐), and then click the blue "Add to X Sphere" buttonโwhere X shows how many you selected ๐ฏ
Boom ๐ฅโyour contacts are organized like a pro! ๐
How to Remove Contacts from a Sphere
Need to remove contacts from a sphere? Easy peasy ๐๐งน
Open the sphere you want to clean up ๐, then check the boxes next to the contacts you want to remove โ๏ธ
Once youโve made your picks, click the orange "Remove" button at the top right ๐
Finally, hit the orange "Remove X Contact" button (youโll see the number of contacts you selected ๐)
And just like thatโpoof! โจ Theyโre gone from the sphere ๐
How to Navigate a Contact Record
Open the Sphere of which the Contact is assigned, then click any contact row or the three-dot menu then "View Details.
How to Manually Create a Contact Record
Adding a new contact is quick and smooth ๐๐
Click the blue "+Add" button at the top right ๐ตโ
Fill in the required fields: First Name, Last Name, and Phone Number ๐๐ฑ
Want to add more details? You can also include email, birthday, closing date, and address ๐๐โ๏ธ
Once everything looks good, click the blue "Add Contact" button โ
Done! ๐ Your new contact is ready to go ๐
Editing a Contact Record
Click the "Edit" button in the slide-out panel. Make your updates. Click the ๐ต "Save" button โ .
Deleting a Contact Record
Click the orange "Remove from Sphere" button ๐ง.
Click the orange "Remove" button ๐ง to confirm.
โ ๏ธ Note:
If you remove a Contact from a Sphere, you must manually re-add it later.
Deleting a Contact from the Dashboard is permanent and cannot be recovered by Support.
How to Delete a Sphere
Deleting a sphere is simpleโjust be sure youโre ready to say goodbye ๐ฌ๐๏ธ
Open the sphere you want to delete ๐
Click "Settings" at the top right โ๏ธ
Then hit the red trash can icon at the bottom left ๐๏ธ๐ด
Finally, click the red "Delete" button to confirm โ
And just like thatโฆ itโs gone ๐๐ฅ
โ ๏ธ Note: Deleting a Sphere ๐๏ธ is permanent, and Support cannot recover it. You will need to re-import and set up the Sphere manually.
Need help? Contact us at support@blutext.com or chat with us at the bottom right of our blutext.com website or knowledge base.



















