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Export a contact list or segment

Article: 000037424
Updated: June 16, 2026

Create a backup file of a specific contact list or segment by exporting it as a downloadable CSV file or Excel spreadsheet

Exclamation Point IconImportant: If you need to track the permission status of your contacts for CASL or the GDPR, make sure the Advanced Email Permissions are enabled before you export your contacts. The exported spreadsheet doesn't include the permission status unless the permissions are enabled.

 

When you need to export your contact lists, you've got flexibility! First, choose your list or segment, and then select the contact information you want to include in your exported file.

The completed download is available on the Import and Export Activity page for 7 days after you export the data. You can download a comma-separated values (CSV) file or an Excel spreadsheet; CSV files can be opened with Excel.

 


Export a single list or segment

  1. From the Lists and segments page, search for the list or segment you want to export.
  2. Next to the list or segment you want to export, click the three dots and select the "Export" option from the drop-down.

    Lists and segments page with Search field and search results, and List with menu expanded and Export option selected

  3. From the Export overlay, select all the fields you want to include in your exported file.
  4. Click the Export button.

    Export overlay with field options, and Export button

 

Export multiple lists or segments

If you want to export multiple contact lists or segments, export each one following the steps above, and then combine the results into a single spreadsheet.

 


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