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How To Exclude Leads From Your Previous ListKit Orders

How to make sure I don't download the same emails from previous lists

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Written by Bourhan Sbalbal
Updated this week

Optimize Your Credit Usage by Preventing Duplicate Downloads

ListKit's exclusion feature ensures you never pay twice for the same lead. This essential tool prevents redundant spending while maintaining the freshness of your prospect lists.

Using the Exclude Option: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Complete Your Search Filters

Build your lead list using your preferred company and people filters to target your ideal prospects.

Step 2: Access the Ordering Interface

Once you've finalized your search criteria:

  1. Click "Proceed to checkout" at the top right of your page


Step 3: Configure the Exclude Option

After clicking "Proceed to checkout", you'll see the order configuration screen:

  1. Locate the "Exclude option" checkbox

  2. Ensure this option is TICKED (checked)

  3. This setting automatically prevents downloading any leads from your previous ListKit orders

Understanding the Exclude Feature

How It Works

  • ListKit maintains a database of all leads you've previously downloaded

  • When the exclude option is active, these leads are filtered out before charging credits

  • You receive only new, unique leads that match your search criteria

Credit Protection

  • Excluded leads are not counted toward your order volume

  • Credits are deducted only for new leads you haven't received before

  • This ensures maximum ROI for every credit spent

When to Untick the Exclude Option

In rare cases, you might want to re-download previous leads:

Valid Scenarios

  • Recovering lost or corrupted lead data

  • Testing changes in export formatting

  • Comparing lead updates between different time periods

Important Consideration

Warning: Unticking the exclude option will charge credits for previously paid leads. Only disable this feature when absolutely necessary.

Best Practices

For Regular Use

  • Always keep the exclude option ticked for standard searches

  • Use this feature to build upon existing prospect databases

  • Maintain campaign efficiency by avoiding duplicate outreach

For Database Management

  • Periodically export fresh leads to update stale contact information

  • Create targeted searches that complement rather than repeat previous exports

  • Track your order history to understand lead coverage

Maximizing Efficiency

The exclude option represents one of ListKit's most cost-effective features. By preventing duplicate purchases, you can:

  • Expand your prospect pool more economically

  • Focus credits on untapped market segments

  • Build comprehensive databases without redundancy

Start your next search with confidence, knowing that ListKit automatically protects you from unnecessary duplicate charges.

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