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# 6.9 Exporting Data

The platform now allows for data export, enabling you to download posts from the platform in CSV format. You can download posts from your map mode, Data mode, [saved searches](/platform-user-manual/legacy/7.-analysing-data-on-your-deployment/7.1-saved-searches.md) and [collections](/platform-user-manual/legacy/7.-analysing-data-on-your-deployment/7.2-collections.md) you have access to, or based on custom criteria( [search filters](/platform-user-manual/legacy/6.-managing-data-in-your-deployment/6.2-filtering-posts.md) set by you as a user).

To export a CSV file,

* Click on saved search/collection you’d like to export data from.
  * You can also use the Search section on your header to filter posts you would like to export based on specific criteria
* Once done, click on the **Share** button on the right hand of your header menu.

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Then click on Export to CSV as shown below:

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* A small confirmation box will appear seeking confirmation on whether you would like to proceed with exporting your data.

  * Click on ***OK*** to export your CSV file
  * Click on ***Cancel*** if you would like to terminate the export process.

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* You should get a CSV file named after your deployment name in your downloads folder