AWeber Import Subscribers Rejected

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Workaround available Web Updated November 13, 2026Based on 3 user reportsHow we research

Quick answer

AWeber's import team rejects lists with unclear consent, old undeliverable addresses or sources that do not match your list. View Details in the import status shows the reason; fix it and resubmit.

Most likely fix: Check the reason

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Check the reason

    1. Go to Subscribers > Import and find the import
    2. Hover it and click View Details
    3. Read the stated reason
    Did this fix it?
  2. 2. Document consent and clean the list

    1. Describe exactly how and when people opted in
    2. Remove unsubscribes, bounces and old addresses
    3. Run the file through an email verifier first
    Did this fix it?
  3. 3. Resubmit or ask the import team

    1. Upload the cleaned file again
    2. Reply to the import team with extra details
    3. Expect a possible test broadcast to a sample
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

The import status shows Rejected, or approved with skipped contacts.

Why it happens

  • Not enough detail on how subscribers joined
  • Old or poor-quality addresses
  • Shared, rented or giveaway lists
  • Import does not match the list's content

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