Introduction
BuddyBoss does not include a native CSV user-import feature. If you need to add large numbers of users (including custom profile meta) in one go, you’ll want to use a third-party solution.
Feature Availability
For bulk imports you will need to rely on an external plugin.
Recommended Plugin
The Import and Export Users and Customers plugin provides a streamlined interface for bulk importing and exporting WordPress and WooCommerce user accounts. It automatically maps custom user meta from your CSV files—complete with intelligent delimiter detection—and can dispatch welcome emails to each newly created user. All imported metadata is immediately available for editing within the user’s profile.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Q: Some users already exist—will the plugin overwrite or skip them?
A: Most CSV import tools will skip duplicates by default. Review the plugin’s settings for options to update existing accounts versus skipping.
Q: Are there alternative plugins or methods?
A: Other user-import plugins exist, such as WP All Import with its User Import add-on. For fully custom workflows, you could write a script leveraging WordPress’s wp_insert_user() function.
