How to Download Leads from Facebook Lead Ad

If you’re running Facebook Lead Ads, you may eventually need to download the leads collected through your instant forms. Whether you want to review your contacts, import them into a CRM, create a backup, or share the data with your sales team, Facebook provides a way to export your leads as a CSV file.

In this guide, we’ll explain how to download leads from Facebook, where to find your Facebook Lead Ads leads in Meta Business Suite, how to download leads from individual instant forms, and how to avoid repeatedly downloading CSV files when you need new leads in real time.

How to download leads from Facebook Lead Ads

Facebook Lead Ads use instant forms to collect information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, and other fields from people who respond to your ads. You can access these submissions through your Facebook or Meta business tools and download the collected lead data.

The exact interface can change as Meta updates its business tools, but the general process is to select your Facebook Page, open the area for instant forms or leads, select the relevant form, and download the available leads.

Steps to download leads from Facebook

Follow these steps to download your Facebook leads manually.

Step 1: Open Meta Business Suite

First, go to Meta Business Suite. After logging in, you’ll see the Facebook Pages and business assets that you have access to.

From the Page selector in the upper-left area, choose the Facebook Page associated with the lead form you want to download.

In the example above, a test page is selected. In your account, select the actual Facebook Page where your Lead Ads are running.

Step 2: Open All Tools

After selecting your Page, open All Tools in Meta Business Suite.

Depending on the current Meta interface, you may see several business tools. Look for Instant Forms or the section where your Page’s lead forms and submissions are managed.

Step 3: Select your Facebook Lead Form

After opening Instant Forms, you’ll see the lead forms associated with your Facebook Page. If you have created multiple forms for different campaigns, each form may have its own collection of leads.

The page can show the number of leads collected by each form. Find the form whose leads you want to download.

Step 4: Download your Facebook leads

Click Download for the relevant lead form. Meta may provide options for downloading leads from a specific date range or downloading the available lead data as a CSV file.

Once the download is complete, you’ll have a CSV file containing the available information submitted through that instant form. You can then open the file in Excel, Google Sheets, or another spreadsheet application.

If your Page has multiple instant forms, you may need to download the leads for each form separately.

How to export Facebook leads as a CSV

Downloading your Facebook Lead Ads data as a CSV is useful when you need to create a backup, analyze your leads, or import them into another system.

• Open Meta Business Suite and select the relevant Facebook Page.
• Open the tool for your instant forms or leads.
• Select the Facebook Lead Ad form you want to use.
• Choose Download.
• Select the available download or date-range option.
• Save the CSV file to your computer.

Remember that each instant form can contain a different set of leads and fields, so check that you’re downloading the correct form before importing the CSV into another platform.

How to download leads from Facebook Ads Manager

You may also be able to access your Facebook Lead Ads through Meta’s advertising tools. If you’re working from Ads Manager, identify the campaign or ad using the relevant instant form and then use the available lead-management or download option.

The exact location of the download option can change as Meta updates Ads Manager. If you cannot find the leads there, Meta Business Suite and the Page’s instant-form tools are useful places to check.

How to download leads from Meta Business Suite

If you’re searching for how to download leads from Facebook Business Suite, the process is essentially the same as accessing your Facebook Lead Ads through Meta’s business tools. Start by selecting the correct Page, find the instant forms or leads area, choose your form, and use the download option to export the available submissions.

Meta has changed the names and locations of some business tools over time, so you may see Meta Business Suite instead of the older Facebook Business Suite terminology.

What happens after you download Facebook leads?

After downloading your leads, you can open the CSV file and use the information for your sales or marketing workflow. For example, you can import the data into a CRM, share it with your sales team, analyze lead quality, or keep it as a backup.

The problem is that manual downloading only gives you the leads that are available when you perform the download. If your campaign is generating new leads throughout the day, you have to repeat the process to find the latest submissions.

For businesses that need to respond quickly to new leads, repeatedly checking Facebook and downloading CSV files can become a tedious process.

Lead data also has a limited availability period in Meta’s systems, so don’t rely on Facebook as your only long-term backup. Download and store your lead data regularly if you need to retain it.

Get Facebook lead notifications automatically

Manual CSV downloads are useful when you need a copy of your existing Facebook leads, but they aren’t ideal when you need to know about every new lead as soon as possible.

LeadsNotify provides an alternative way to receive new Facebook leads automatically. Instead of repeatedly checking your Page and downloading CSV files, you can connect your Facebook Page and create a notifier for your lead forms.

You can use LeadsNotify to send new Facebook lead information to supported destinations, including email and other marketing or CRM platforms. This can help your team receive new leads without manually exporting them throughout the day.

Step 1: Connect your Facebook Page

Log in to the LeadsNotify portal. After logging in, open Connectors and select Facebook.

Step 2: Authorize Facebook

Click the Facebook connection button and authorize LeadsNotify to access the Pages and lead information required for your notifier.

Facebook will display the Pages available to your account. Select the Page or Pages that you want to connect.

Review the requested permissions and allow the permissions required for LeadsNotify to receive your Facebook lead information.

After completing the authorization, you’ll be redirected back to LeadsNotify. Your Facebook Page should show as Connected.

Step 3: Create a Facebook lead notifier

Once your Facebook Page is connected, open Create Notifier in LeadsNotify.

You’ll see different integration options. Select the Email integration if you want to receive new Facebook leads by email.

Click Try It Now to open the notifier configuration.

Step 4: Select your Facebook Page and lead forms

The notifier configuration allows you to choose which Facebook Page and instant forms should trigger the notification.

• Facebook Page: Select the Page that contains your Lead Ads.
• Page Forms: Select the instant forms that you want to monitor.
• Email To: Enter the email address that should receive the new lead.
• Email CC: Add additional recipients if required.
• Email BCC: Add additional recipients privately if required.

You can select multiple instant forms so that one notifier can monitor the forms associated with the selected Page.

After selecting the relevant options, save the notifier.

Step 5: Test your Facebook lead notification

After creating the notifier, use the Test Notifier option to verify that the configuration is working correctly.

A successful test should deliver the lead information to the configured email address.

Manual Facebook lead downloads vs. automatic lead delivery

Downloading Facebook leads manually is useful when you need an existing list or a CSV backup. Automatic lead delivery is more useful when your team needs to respond to new leads quickly.

• Manual download: Best for exporting existing leads or creating a CSV backup.
• Automatic notifications: Better when you need to know about new leads as they arrive.
• CRM integrations: Useful when leads need to move directly into your sales or marketing system.
• Email alerts: Useful when your sales team wants immediate notification of new submissions.

Frequently asked questions

How do I download leads from Facebook?

Open Meta Business Suite, select the relevant Facebook Page, find the instant forms or lead-management section, choose the form containing your leads, and use the Download option to export the available lead data.

How do I download leads from Facebook Lead Ads?

Facebook Lead Ads collect submissions through instant forms. You can access the relevant form through Meta’s business tools, select the form, and download the available leads as a CSV or using the available export option.

Can I download Facebook leads as a CSV file?

Yes. Facebook Lead Ads lead data can be exported as a CSV file through the available lead-management or instant-form download options. The CSV can then be opened in Excel, Google Sheets, or another compatible application.

Where can I find my Facebook leads?

Your Facebook Lead Ads submissions are associated with the instant form used by your campaign. In Meta’s business tools, select the relevant Page and look for the instant forms or lead-management area to access the available submissions.

How do I download leads from Facebook Business Suite?

Open Meta Business Suite, select your Facebook Page, locate the instant forms or leads section, select the appropriate form, and choose the available download option. Meta’s interface can change, so the exact menu location may vary.

How do I download leads from Facebook Ads Manager?

If your leads are associated with a Facebook Lead Ad, you can access the relevant campaign and lead form through Meta’s advertising and business tools. Use the available lead download option, or access the form through Meta Business Suite if the option is easier to find there.

Do I have to download Facebook leads manually?

No. Manual downloads are useful for exporting existing leads, but you can use a lead notification or integration tool such as LeadsNotify to automatically deliver new Facebook leads to supported destinations.

Can I receive Facebook leads by email instead of downloading them?

Yes. LeadsNotify can be configured to send new Facebook lead information to an email address, helping you receive lead notifications without repeatedly downloading CSV files.

Download Facebook leads or automate the process

Downloading Facebook leads is useful when you need to export your existing lead data, create a backup, or move contacts into another system. The basic process is to open Meta Business Suite, select your Facebook Page, find the relevant instant form, and download the available leads.

However, if you’re running active Lead Ads and receiving new submissions throughout the day, manually downloading CSV files can quickly become repetitive. You may need a faster way to know when a new lead arrives.

With LeadsNotify, you can connect your Facebook Page and create a notifier to automatically receive new lead information through supported integrations. This can reduce manual downloads and help your team follow up with new leads sooner.

Want to stop checking Facebook for new leads manually? Sign up for LeadsNotify and automate your Facebook lead notifications.