XLEADS UPDATE - IMPORT LEADS DIRECTLY FROM LEADS TAB!

Product reviewed

XLeads (CRM on GoHighLevel) — the newly updated lead flow feature that imports/exports leads directly between the Leads tab and the Contacts tab.

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Key features (what’s new / what it does)

• One-click “Export to Contacts” from the Leads tab to the Contacts tab.
• Removes the usual export/mapping/tagging pain from the old workflow:
  • No manual property mapping
  • No need to dig into how mapping works
• Supports workflows where users can:
  • Build a filtered lead list (e.g., “Columbus, Ohio / vacant properties”)
  • Import a data file to create a list
  • Create lists and add results to an existing list
• Requires setup of an “X Leads connector app” (a GoHighLevel app) to connect the CRM and enable the export bridge.
• After export, imported contacts can be tagged automatically with chosen tags (e.g., SMS blaster / power dialer / custom tags like “April 2026 marketing”).

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User experience / workflow described

1. Go to XLeads → Leads tab and create/import/filter a list.
2. Click Export to Contacts (referenced in the video as “export to Ninja CRM / export to the contact section”).
3. Connect accounts (log in, get support code, install the X Leads connector app, connect to the sub-account).
4. Assign tags (examples: “SMS blaster”, marketing tag, etc.).
5. Export, then check Contacts—properties and fields appear there (including phone numbers and a “contact source: leads pipes export…” indicator).

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Pros mentioned

• Much faster and simpler than the previous process.
• No manual mapping and fewer steps—the import/export feels “done for you.”
• Integrates cleanly with GoHighLevel automations:
  • Power dialer tag for calling automations
  • SMS blaster tag for texting/blasting automations
• Exported contacts display relevant data:
  • Phone numbers (primary + additional)
  • Property information
  • Source indicator

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Cons / caveats mentioned (important)

Imported leads into Contacts are set to “Do Not Disturb (DND)”.

• Because of DND, automatic calling/texting won’t work immediately until DND is removed.
• The reason given: the system can’t determine opt-in status, so the user must decide whether outreach is compliant.
• Workaround:
  • Create or use a workflow/automation to remove/disable DND (example: an automation triggered on contact created that removes DND).
  • Test the automation, then apply as needed.

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Comparison to previous workflow

• Before: export → lead trace/download → import into Contacts → manual mapping + tagging work
• Now: direct connection + one-click export from Leads to Contacts with mapping handled by the system

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Numerical details mentioned

• Example list created with:
  • 47 properties, then filtered down to 14 properties before export

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Unique points mentioned (consolidated)

• Direct Leads → Contacts export via a new one-click feature
• Eliminates manual property mapping
• Adds an export-to-contacts section
• Uses an installed X Leads connector app inside GoHighLevel to connect
• Tagging on export:
  • Power dialer tag
  • SMS blaster tag
  • custom tags (e.g., marketing tag)
• Contacts created from imports include:
  • phone numbers (including additional)
  • property details
  • contact source indicator
• Main caveat:
  • imported contacts start with DND enabled
• Requires user-side compliance handling:
  • automation to disable DND for all appropriate channels
• Example automation logic:
  • trigger: contact created
  • action: enable/disable DND (disable outbound/all channels)
• After removing DND, tags and automations can be used to call/text

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Speakers / roles

• Zach Gin (single speaker): explains the feature, provides examples, and demonstrates the DND workaround automation.

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Overall verdict / recommendation

Recommended if you use XLeads and regularly move leads into Contacts—this update significantly reduces manual export/mapping work.

Be aware of the DND default on imported contacts: you’ll likely need to set up (or reuse) an automation to remove DND before calling/texting.