> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rowhouse.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add members

> Add a single member or import many via CSV

Add people to your organization one at a time or in bulk with a CSV upload.

## Add one member

1. Go to **Members** in the sidebar.
2. Click **Add member** (or **Add**).
3. Enter:
   * **First name** and **Last name** (or **Name**, depending on the form)
   * **Email** (recommended so they can receive emails and pay links)
   * **Phone** (optional; useful for payment and SMS if you use it)
4. Click **Save** or **Add member**. The new member appears in the list.

<Note>
  Required fields may vary. Email is usually required if you plan to send them dues links or event invites by email.
</Note>

## Import members with CSV

For many members at once, use **Import** on the Members page and upload a CSV file. Rowhouse will map columns to name, email, phone, and optional custom fields. See [CSV upload](/members/csv-upload) for:

* Supported column names and format
* Column mapping and handling duplicates
* What happens if some rows fail

<Tip>
  Use a spreadsheet (Excel or Google Sheets), then export as CSV. Ensure the first row has column headers (e.g. `email`, `first_name`, `last_name`).
</Tip>

## Members who join themselves

Members can be created automatically when they:

* **Pay dues** via a [pay link](/dues/pay-link) (they enter name, email, phone at checkout)
* **Pay for an event** or **RSVP** via an event link
* **Join via public form** or **join link** if you've set that up. See [Public join](/members/public-join).

Those members will appear in the list with **Joined via payment** (or similar) so you can see how they were added.

## Next steps

* Assign [roles](/members/roles-and-permissions) (e.g. promote to admin).
* Add members to [groups](/groups/assign-members).
* [Assign dues](/dues/assigning-dues) or [invite to events](/events/invite-members).