Importing your client list

3 min read · Updated April 13, 2026 · Written by the OVIAH Team

Overview

To add a client in OVIAH, go to the Clients tab and click Add Client — enter their name and email to create a profile, or export your full list as JSON from the same tab.

Adding clients manually

From the Clients tab, click Add Client and fill in the details:

Enter their info

At minimum, you need a first name and email. Phone and notes are optional but useful — phone is required for SMS reminders.

Save the client

Once saved, the client appears in your list immediately. If a client with that email already exists, OVIAH won't create a duplicate — it links to the existing profile.

Clients are also created automatically when someone books through your booking page for the first time. You don't need to add them in advance — OVIAH handles it.

Searching your client list

The Clients tab has a full-text search that checks first name, last name, email, and phone. Start typing and results filter in real time. You can also filter by client status to narrow down your view.

Exporting clients

Need your client data outside OVIAH? You can export your entire client list as a JSON file from the Clients tab. This is useful for backups, migrating to another system, or doing analysis in a spreadsheet (most spreadsheet tools can import JSON).

Tip

If you're transitioning from another booking platform, add your most active clients first so they can start booking right away. You can always add the rest over time — or let them create themselves by booking through your link.