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How to Export Leads from Salesforce

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to pull lead data out of Salesforce in just a few clicks.

Quick summary

Exporting leads from Salesforce requires navigating to Advanced Setup and using the built-in Data Export tool. This step-by-step process lets you download your CRM lead data quickly without third-party tools.


Steps

  1. Click the gear icon at the top right of the dashboard to open settings.
  2. Select Open Advanced Setup from the dropdown menu.
  3. In the Quick Find search box, search for and select Data Export.
  4. Click Export Now to begin the export process.
  5. Choose Lead as the data type for export.
  6. Click Start Export to confirm and initiate the export.
  7. Your data is now being exported — the file will be ready to download shortly.

📌 Why this matters

Salesforce stores critical lead and CRM data that sales teams rely on for outreach, reporting, and analysis. The built-in Data Export feature allows admins and managers to extract lead records directly without needing third-party integrations or developer support. Knowing how to export leads from Salesforce is essential for data migrations, backups, and feeding leads into external marketing or analytics tools. This demo shows the exact path through Advanced Setup so any Salesforce user can complete the export confidently and independently.
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