Introduction

Exporting group members to a CSV file in Google Workspace can be a useful way to manage your organization's user data. By exporting group members, you can easily analyze and manipulate the data in spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

Whether you need a comprehensive list of group members for reporting purposes or to perform data analysis, in this blog  we will learn about How to export Group members to CSV in Google Workspace.

In today's digital age, managing groups efficiently is crucial for effective collaboration and communication. Google Workspace offers a wide range of tools to streamline group management. One of the most sought-after features is the ability to export group members to a CSV file. 

How to export Group members to CSV

You can export the members of a group to CSV by either using the

  • Google WorkSpace Admin
  • With the help of a third-party Google Workspace assistance app like Foresight. 

First, let's examine exporting in Google Workspace Admin.

Exporting Group members to CSV with the help of Google Workspace Admin

  1. First of all, you need to sign in to Google Groups.
  2. After that, you need to click on the group name whose members you need to export to CSV.
  3. On the left side of the Group page, click on Members.
  4. On the top of the list, click Download members.

Bulk export group members to CSV

Google Groups allows you to bulk export group members as CSV files. However, you must run some code for groups with more than 5000 members. Our goal is to do this without writing any code, so we won't be using this method.  

Bulk exporting group members to CSV using Foresight Automation tool is a streamlined and efficient process. With this tool, users can easily export a large number of group members' data into a CSV format, enabling easy analysis and manipulation of the data.

Moreover, the Foresight Automation tool provides users with various customization options. Users can choose to include or exclude specific fields in the exported CSV file, according to their specific requirements. This flexibility ensures that users can tailor the exported data to suit their needs.

How does Foresight help?

Foresight is a SaaS platform to help businesses streamline and automate Google Workspace workflows without learning to code. It empowers administrators and users to design complex business workflows that cannot be done with native Google cloud services and work smarter. Foresight helps automate the workflow in Google Workspace. It allows you to export group members to CSV. Many triggers and actions in Foresight help you to complete a task automatically without using even a single line of code. You can also Bulk move Google Chrome devices to another organizational unit using Foresight.

How to export Group members to CSV with Foresight

Rule Creation

  1. Sign-in to your Foresight account and click on the plus (+) icon.
  2. Select the Manual trigger.
  3. Select the List group members action.
  4. Select the Group email for which you want to export the members.
  5. In the Columns field keep the default columns.
  6. Select the Add Next Action. Then, select the Upload data to Drive action.
  7. Select the Group Members CSV Download Link in the CSV file URL and Google Drive folder in the Google Drive folder field. 
  8. Click Add Next Action and select the Email action.
  9. Then, enter the email address of the manager and create a subject line.
  10. After that, create an email body and insert the GroupMember CSV Download Link through the variable icon.
  11. Give a Rule Name (B2B content Marketing group members list) and click Create.

Triggering the Rule

Click the play icon to trigger the rule. Check the status about successful rule triggers through notification and Logs page.

Verifying the Result

Now let’s verify the result from the Action history. Then, download the CSV file. 

  1. First, check the CSV file through Google Drive. You will find the exported Group members in the Google Drive CSV file. 

2. Then, check the CSV file that you have saved in your system.

Conclusion

The bulk export functionality offered by the Foresight Automation tool simplifies the process of exporting group members' data to a CSV format. This tool not only saves time but also ensures that the exported data is organized and easily accessible for further analysis or integration with other systems.

You can also Bulk add members to Google Group using Foresight or Bulk remove members from Google Group.
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