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# Export Chain of Custody report

Export the current chain of custody report view as a CSV file.

Use this action to export the Chain of Custody report as a CSV file.

### Before you start

Confirm that:

* the current report view shows the records you want to export
* any filters are already applied
* you want the current visible report scope in **CSV** format

Record the active filters before exporting. The CSV reflects the report scope at export time.

### Export the Chain of Custody report

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### 1. Open the report

Go to **Device Management** → **Reports** → **Chain of Custody**.
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### 2. Confirm the report scope

Review the current report results and apply filters if needed.
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### 3. Export the file

Select **Actions** → **Export Report**.
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### 4. Download the CSV file

Download the generated file.
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### Verify the export

After the file downloads, confirm that:

* the file is in **CSV** format
* the record scope matches the filtered report view
* the file includes the fields you expected for downstream review or sharing

Open the CSV and compare several rows with the report view. Check the serial numbers and custody values that matter to your task.

If the file scope is wrong, return to the report, correct the filters, and export again. Do not use an incorrectly scoped file for a bulk update.

### Result

You have a validated CSV snapshot of the selected custody records.

### Sample output

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### Next steps

* [Chain of Custody report](https://verifone.gitbook.io/us-core-help-center/verifone-central/verifone-central/reports/device-management/chain-of-custody-report) — return to the report view
* [Import Chain of Custody report data](https://verifone.gitbook.io/us-core-help-center/verifone-central/verifone-central/reports/device-management/chain-of-custody-report/import-chain-of-custody-report-data) — upload a template file to merge updates


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