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Importing from Wave

Migrate your clients from Wave to Daybook in a few simple steps.

Exporting from Wave

  1. Log in to your Wave account
  2. Go to SalesCustomers
  3. Click Export to CSV (or similar export option)
  4. Save the file to your computer

Importing to Daybook

  1. In Daybook, go to SettingsImport
  2. Click Upload CSV
  3. Select your Wave export file
  4. Map columns (Daybook auto-detects most fields)
  5. Preview the import
  6. Click Import

Column Mapping

Daybook automatically maps common Wave fields:

Wave FieldDaybook Field
Customer NameName
EmailEmail
PhonePhone
AddressAddress
CityCity
Province/StateProvince
Postal/ZipPostal Code
CountryCountry

For unmapped fields, choose the correct Daybook field from the dropdown.

After Import

  • Review imported clients in Clients
  • Fix any missing information
  • Archived Wave customers import as archived

Tips

  • Import customers before invoices for proper linking
  • Test with a few clients first
  • Keep your Wave export as a backup

Troubleshooting

Import shows errors

Check that:

  • File is CSV format (not Excel)
  • Required fields (Name) are present
  • Email addresses are valid format

Duplicate clients

If you have existing clients with matching emails, you'll be prompted to:

  • Skip duplicates
  • Update existing records
  • Create duplicates anyway

Next Steps

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