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# Export employees

> Download the filtered employee directory as a safe, import-compatible CSV file.

## Overview

Company admins can export employee directory data to a UTF-8 CSV file. The export uses the directory's current filters and sorting and includes every matching employee across all pages.

## Export the directory

1. Open **Employees**.
2. Search, filter, and sort the directory as needed.
3. Include archived employees in the status filter if they should be in the file.
4. Click **Export**.

The download starts immediately. Without an archived status filter, the export excludes archived employees.

## What the file includes

* Import-compatible employee directory fields
* Dates in `YYYY-MM-DD` format
* Employee Records profile fields when that module is enabled
* One column for each active custom field
* All matching rows in the current directory sort order, without pagination

The file does not include leave balances, employee documents, emergency contacts, or audit history. Teamper also protects formula-like text so spreadsheet software displays it as text instead of running it as a formula.

## Troubleshooting

### The export is missing employees

Clear or change the directory search, department, status, and role filters. Archived employees are excluded unless the active filters include them.

### The export is not in the order I expected

Set the directory sort order before clicking **Export**. The CSV follows that current order.

### A custom field is missing

Confirm that **Employee Records** is enabled and that the custom field is active. Deactivated custom fields are not exported.

## Related articles

* [Employees](/docs/admins/employees)
* [Import employees](/docs/admins/import-employees)
* [Employee Records overview](/docs/admins/employee-records/overview)


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