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Exporting your data

How to generate a downloadable export of your Contact data

Written by Callum Hale-Thomson

First Thursday gives you full control over your data. You can export all of your contact records at any time using our built-in backup tool. No code, no support tickets, just a few clicks.


🧭 Where to find the export tool

  1. Go to the Settings tab in the platform

  2. Scroll down to the Data section

  3. Click Generate CSV

The system will prepare a backup file for download. This may take a few moments.


📁 What happens next

Once your export is ready:

  • A new backup will appear in the list below

  • Each backup includes the owner and timestamp

  • You can download any file at any time for local storage or further processing


📄 Fields included in your export

Your CSV file includes the following fields for every contact:

🧍 Basic information

  • Full Name

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Email

  • Phone Number

  • Location

🏢 Professional details

  • Job Title

  • Company Name

  • Company Information

🖼️ Art-related details

  • Artists

  • Artworks

  • Categories

  • Art World Involvement

  • Biography

  • Tier

  • Consultant

📝 Engagement data

  • Notes

  • Met at

  • Consent

🗓 System data

  • Inserted at


🔐 Your data, your control

Exports are designed to give you ownership and transparency. Whether you need a backup, want to migrate to another system, or just prefer to review your records in Excel, it’s your data and you can access it any time.

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