How do I export an Eliminator File?

Overview 

Once you've created your exclusion list, you need to export it in a format your vendor can use to suppress these contacts from their acquisition efforts. 

Step 1: Start the export process 

1. With your exclusion search results displayed, click "Export" 

2. This opens the Export Wizard screen 

Step 2: Select the file type 

1. From the dropdown menu, select one of two options: 

   1. "Email Eliminator File" (for email acquisition campaigns) 

   2. "Mail Eliminator File" (for direct mail acquisition campaigns) 

Step 3: Customize your export (recommended) 

1. Click "Customize Export" to access additional options 

2. For Mail Eliminator Files: 

   1. Choose between Excel or tab-delimited text file format 

   2. Set a custom filename for the download 

3. For Email Eliminator Files: 

   1. Choose file format 

   2. Select email hashing method: 

      1. SHA1 (default) 

      2. MD5 

      3. No hashing (clear text) 

4. Ensure your chosen hash method is compatible with your vendor's system 

Step 4: Complete the export 

1. Click "Export" to generate your file 

2. If you skip customization and choose "Export Now," you'll get: 

   1. Excel spreadsheet with default filename 

   2. SHA1 hashing for email addresses (if applicable) 

Step 5: Understand what's in your file 

1. Mail Eliminator Files include one row for each name and address combination 

   1. Contacts with multiple addresses will appear multiple times 

2. Each record includes a unique VANID identifier 

3. The file contains all necessary fields for vendor matching 

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