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title: How to Create a New List in Firstsales.io
slug: how-to-create-a-new-list-in-firstsalesio
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createdAt: 2024-12-01T16:39:58.350Z
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## Overview

This guide explains how to create and manage contact lists in Firstsales.io. Lists help you organize your contacts into specific groups for better management and targeted campaigns.

## Creating a New List

### Step 1: Access Lists Section

1. Log into your Firstsales.io account
2. Click on "List" in the top navigation menu
3. You'll see your existing lists (if any) displayed in a table format

### Step 2: Initiate List Creation

1. Click the orange "Create List" button in the top right corner
2. A "Create New List" popup window will appear

### Step 3: Enter List Details

1. In the popup window: 
   - Enter a List Name in the text field
   - Note: List names must be at least 4 characters long
   - If you enter fewer than 4 characters, you'll see a red error message

### Step 4: Save Your List

1. Click "Save changes" to create your list 
   - Or click "Cancel" to abort the creation process
2. Your new list will appear in the lists table with: 
   - List Name
   - Created At timestamp (in IST format)
   - Action buttons

### Step 5: List Management

After creation, you can:

1. View list details using the eye icon
2. Edit list settings using the pencil icon
3. Delete the list using the trash bin icon

## Important Notes

- Lists will display the exact creation date and time
- You can see all your lists in the main table view
- Lists show the following information: 
  - List Name
  - Created At timestamp
  - Available actions

## Best Practices

1. Use descriptive names for your lists
2. Create separate lists for different purposes
3. Keep list names organized and easy to identify
4. Use a consistent naming convention

## Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

- Ensure list names are at least 4 characters
- Check if the list name is unique
- Refresh the page if the list doesn't appear immediately
- Contact support if issues persist

For additional help, use the "Support" option in the left sidebar menu of your Firstsales.io dashboard.