# Export Companies (CSV Download) > Learn how to export selected or all Companies in GHL Customer Care to a CSV file. Track progress in real time and download company data fast. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/companies/introduction-to-companies/export-companies-csv-download - Section: Companies / Introduction to Companies - Reading time: 3 min - Images: 6, each explained below - Modified on Fri, 27 Mar at 10:25 AM --- Exporting Companies to CSV makes it easy to share, analyze, and back up company records in GHL Customer Care without copying data manually. Company Export lets you download multiple selected companies—or the full company list—directly from the Companies screen. This is helpful for reporting, offline review, and sending structured data to stakeholders. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is Company Export?](#what-is-company-export) - [Key Benefits of Company Export](#key-benefits-of-company-export) - [Export Options](#export-options) - [Real-Time Export Progress Modal](#real-time-export-progress-modal) - [CSV File Structure & Fields](#csv-file-structure-and-fields) - [How To Setup Company Export](#how-to-setup-company-export) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- # **What is Company Export?** Company Export is a GHL Customer Care feature that downloads company records from **Contacts → Companies** as a **CSV file**. Exporting to CSV helps you work with company data in tools like Excel or Google Sheets while keeping the information organized in a consistent spreadsheet format. --- ## **Key Benefits of Company Export** Having a fast, repeatable way to pull company data improves reporting and reduces manual work—especially in B2B setups where companies are a core part of the CRM. - **Bulk exporting:** Download multiple company records at once instead of copying details record-by-record. - **Shareable format:** Use CSV to share company data with teammates or external partners in a standard spreadsheet format. - **Offline analysis:** Review, filter, and sort exported company data in spreadsheet tools for audits or reporting. - **Flexible workflows:** Export either a targeted set of companies or a complete list depending on your goal. --- ## **Export Options** Understanding the two export paths helps you choose the quickest workflow based on whether you need a subset of records or the full dataset. - **Export selected companies (from the table):** Select one or more companies using checkboxes, then export from the action bar. - **Export all companies (from the menu):** Use the **three-dot (⋮) menu** on the Companies page to export the full list. --- ## **Real-Time Export Progress Modal** A progress modal helps you track export generation so you can confidently export large datasets without guessing when the file is ready. During an export, GHL Customer Care displays a progress indicator that shows: - **Record count** (how many records have been processed) - **Percent complete** (overall completion progress) --- ## **CSV File Structure & Fields** Knowing what to expect in the CSV helps you prepare for reporting, cleanup, or importing into another system. - The export is delivered as a **CSV** (comma-separated values) file. - The CSV includes **company record data** in columns so it can be filtered, sorted, and reviewed in spreadsheet tools. - If your account uses **company custom fields**, verify whether those fields appear as columns in your export (recommended before relying on the file for downstream reporting). ![CSV File Structure & Fields (image 1 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155065757602/original/BzU4faQH2eojjMi865NT0OjR5ii3JeVZGQ.png) **CSV File Structure & Fields (image 1 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "CSV File Structure & Fields" section of "Export Companies (CSV Download)". The text alongside this image reads: The export is delivered as a CSV (comma-separated values) file. The CSV includes company record data in columns so it can be filtered, sorted, and reviewed in spreadsheet tools. If your account uses company custom fields, verify whether those fields appear as columns in your export (recommended…. Immediately after, the guide continues: Exporting does not require setup, but following a consistent export process helps ensure you download the right records (especially when filters are applied). - What this covers: The export is delivered as a CSV (comma-separated values) file. The CSV includes company record data in columns so it can be filtered, sorted, and reviewed in spreadsheet tools. If your account uses company custom fields, verify whether those fields appear as columns in your export (recommended before relying on the file for downstream reporting). - Controls: CSV, company record data, company custom fields - Next: Exporting does not require setup, but following a consistent export process helps ensure you download the right records (especially when filters are applied). Full procedure: 1. The export is delivered as a CSV (comma-separated values) file. 2. The CSV includes company record data in columns so it can be filtered, sorted, and reviewed in spreadsheet tools. 3. If your account uses company custom fields, verify whether those fields appear as columns in your export (recommended before relying on the file for downstream reporting). --- ## **How To Setup Company Export** Exporting does not require setup, but following a consistent export process helps ensure you download the right records (especially when filters are applied). ### **Export selected companies** 1. Go to **Contacts → Companies**. (Optional) Use **search or filters** to narrow the list. ![Step 1 of 4: Go to Contacts → Companies. (Optional) Use search or filters to narrow…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155065757930/original/tHGZod3ZIC8t0im023IJoKCDIZx9OXNqbA.png) **Step 1 of 4: Go to Contacts → Companies. (Optional) Use search or filters to narrow…** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 4 in the "Export selected companies" section of "Export Companies (CSV Download)". At this point in the walkthrough you go to Contacts → Companies. (Optional) Use search or filters to narrow the list. The next step is to select one or more companies using the checkboxes in the table. Click Export in the action bar. - Where to go: Go to Contacts → Companies. (Optional) Use search or filters to narrow the list. - Controls: Contacts → Companies, search or filters, checkboxes, Export, progress modal - Next: Select one or more companies using the checkboxes in the table. Click Export in the action bar. Full procedure: 1. Go to Contacts → Companies. (Optional) Use search or filters to narrow the list. <- this image 2. Select one or more companies using the checkboxes in the table. Click Export in the action bar. 3. Watch the progress modal until the export completes. 4. Download/open the CSV file when it becomes available. 2. Select one or more companies using the **checkboxes** in the table. Click **Export** in the action bar. ![Step 2 of 4: Select one or more companies using the checkboxes in the table. Click…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155065758182/original/8q2mBIQhtKzWx3hh8jMhGwbjGi6ZnujgRA.png) **Step 2 of 4: Select one or more companies using the checkboxes in the table. Click…** This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 4 in the "Export selected companies" section of "Export Companies (CSV Download)". At this point in the walkthrough you select one or more companies using the checkboxes in the table. Click Export in the action bar. The next step is to watch the progress modal until the export completes. - What to choose: Select one or more companies using the checkboxes in the table. Click Export in the action bar. - Controls: checkboxes, Export, Contacts → Companies, search or filters, progress modal - Next: Watch the progress modal until the export completes. Full procedure: 1. Go to Contacts → Companies. (Optional) Use search or filters to narrow the list. 2. Select one or more companies using the checkboxes in the table. Click Export in the action bar. <- this image 3. Watch the progress modal until the export completes. 4. Download/open the CSV file when it becomes available. 3. Watch the **progress modal** until the export completes. ![Step 3 of 4: Watch the progress modal until the export completes](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155065758395/original/23cgH8YQfS9Ecwdrck42I8dyqFqT7mEkJw.png) **Step 3 of 4: Watch the progress modal until the export completes** This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 4 in the "Export selected companies" section of "Export Companies (CSV Download)". At this point in the walkthrough you watch the progress modal until the export completes. The next step is to download/open the CSV file when it becomes available. - What this covers: Watch the progress modal until the export completes. - Controls: progress modal, Contacts → Companies, search or filters, checkboxes, Export - Next: Download/open the CSV file when it becomes available. Full procedure: 1. Go to Contacts → Companies. (Optional) Use search or filters to narrow the list. 2. Select one or more companies using the checkboxes in the table. Click Export in the action bar. 3. Watch the progress modal until the export completes. <- this image 4. Download/open the CSV file when it becomes available. 4. Download/open the CSV file when it becomes available. ### **Export all companies** 1. Go to **Contacts → Companies**. Click the **three-dot (⋮) menu** in the top-right and Select **Export**. ![Step 1 of 3: Go to Contacts → Companies. Click the three-dot (⋮) menu in the…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155065757779/original/k2QIke7rqhj-NJPv5Ghs-3o8Cc0qAqYZ7g.png) **Step 1 of 3: Go to Contacts → Companies. Click the three-dot (⋮) menu in the…** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 3 in the "Export all companies" section of "Export Companies (CSV Download)". At this point in the walkthrough you go to Contacts → Companies. Click the three-dot (⋮) menu in the top-right and Select Export. The next step is to watch the progress modal until the export completes. - Where to go: Go to Contacts → Companies. Click the three-dot (⋮) menu in the top-right and Select Export. - Controls: Contacts → Companies, three-dot (⋮) menu, Export, progress modal - Next: Watch the progress modal until the export completes. Full procedure: 1. Go to Contacts → Companies. Click the three-dot (⋮) menu in the top-right and Select Export. <- this image 2. Watch the progress modal until the export completes. 3. Download/open the generated CSV file. 2. Watch the **progress modal** until the export completes. ![Step 2 of 3: Watch the progress modal until the export completes](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155065758451/original/h3jMcI4gX0mmIqslmJzL8s91t8kALz3JMg.png) **Step 2 of 3: Watch the progress modal until the export completes** This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 3 in the "Export all companies" section of "Export Companies (CSV Download)". At this point in the walkthrough you watch the progress modal until the export completes. The next step is to download/open the generated CSV file. - What this covers: Watch the progress modal until the export completes. - Controls: progress modal, Contacts → Companies, three-dot (⋮) menu, Export - Next: Download/open the generated CSV file. Full procedure: 1. Go to Contacts → Companies. Click the three-dot (⋮) menu in the top-right and Select Export. 2. Watch the progress modal until the export completes. <- this image 3. Download/open the generated CSV file. 3. Download/open the generated CSV file. --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Can I export only a few companies instead of the entire list?** Yes. Select the companies using the checkboxes in **Contacts → Companies**, then export from the action bar. **Q: Does the export include custom company fields?** Yes. All visible company fields, including custom fields, are included in the export. **Q: What file type is generated?** The export is provided as a **CSV** file. **Q: My team member can’t see the Export option, why?** Their user role may not have export access for company data. Review their [role permissions](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/settings/user-settings/sub-account-user-roles-permissions-and-assigned-data) and ensure they have access to Companies and any related export/download permissions. --- ##  **Related Articles** - ## [Getting Started with Companies](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/companies/introduction-to-companies/getting-started-with-companies) - [Company Object Feature](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/contacts/smart-lists/company-object-feature-a-manual-way-to-organize-contacts) - [Company Object Automation](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/settings/sub-account-settings/company-object-automation) - [Contacts Export as CSV](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/contacts/bulk-actions/contacts-export-as-csv-upgrade) - [CSV Formatting for Imports](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/contacts/smart-lists/csv-file-format-for-importing-objects) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com