Easy Tech TutsHow to Add Emails in Brevo Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Sometimes you just need to drop one new lead or client email into your system without a full spreadsheet import. This guide covers Brevo's single-contact creation wizard, from entering the email and personal details to assigning the right subscriber list and confirming marketing consent. It's the fastest path for one-off additions to your database.
01Open the Contacts tab
Log into Brevo and click Contacts in the left navigation to reach your subscriber database.
02Start a new contact
Click the Add a contact button in the upper right of the database grid to open the creation form.
03Enter the email and details
Type the subscriber's email address into the primary field, then fill in optional attributes like first name, last name, or mobile number.
04Assign a list and confirm consent
Choose which subscriber list the contact belongs to, and check the compliance box confirming you have consent to email them.
05Save and verify
Click Create contact, then use the search bar to look up the new email and confirm it appears in your database.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need consent confirmation to add a contact manually?
Yes, Brevo requires you to check a compliance box affirming you have legal consent before the contact can be created.
Can I add a phone number when creating a contact?
Yes, there's an optional SMS field where you can enter a mobile number using the correct country code format.
Will a manually added contact show up in existing automations?
It depends on which list you assign them to; if that list is an entry trigger for an automation, they may enter that workflow automatically.
How do I confirm a contact was added successfully?
Use the search bar at the top of the Contacts dashboard to look up the email and verify the new record appears.
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