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30 changes: 20 additions & 10 deletions docs/identity/users/groups-bulk-download.md
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## Download a list of groups

To download all groups in your organization:

The columns downloaded are predefined.
1. Sign in to the [Microsoft Entra admin center](https://entra.microsoft.com/#view/Microsoft_AAD_IAM/GroupsManagementMenuBlade) and in the left-hand navigation pane, select the **Groups** tab and then **All groups**.

1. Sign in to the [Microsoft Entra admin center](https://entra.microsoft.com) as at least a [Groups Administrator](~/identity/role-based-access-control/permissions-reference.md#groups-administrator).
1. Select **Microsoft Entra ID**.
1. Select **Groups** > **All groups** > **Download groups**.
:::image type="content" source="Media/bulk-operations/groups-management-page.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Microsoft Entra admin center Groups blade showing the All groups list with column headers and actions.":::

:::image type="content" source="./media/groups-bulk-download/download-groups.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the All groups page with Download groups selected.":::
2. Select **Download groups**. The columns are predefined.

1. On the **Groups download** page, select **Start** to receive a CSV file that lists your groups.
:::image type="content" source="Media/bulk-operations/download-groups-button.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Groups page with the Download groups button highlighted in the toolbar.":::

:::image type="content" source="./media/groups-bulk-download/bulk-download.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the Download groups command is on the All groups page.":::
3. Enter a filename and select **Start bulk operation**.

If you experience errors, you can download and view the results file on the **Bulk operation results** page. The file contains the reason for each error. The file submission must match the provided template and include the exact column names. For more information about bulk operations limitations, see [Bulk download service limits](#bulk-download-service-limits).
:::image type="content" source="Media/bulk-operations/download-filename-dialog.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Download groups dialog prompting for a filename before starting the bulk operation.":::

4. Select the **Click here to view the status of each operation** link to navigate to the **Bulk operations** blade.

:::image type="content" source="Media/bulk-operations/success-notification.png" alt-text="Screenshot of a success notification confirming the bulk groups download was submitted with a link to view status.":::

## Check download status

You can see the status of all your pending bulk requests on the **Bulk operation results** page.
Select the filename to download the CSV file containing all groups with the specified columns.

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The step numbering appears inconsistent with the flow. This step suggests navigating to view status, but the next section 'Check download status' seems to be part of the same process rather than a separate procedure.

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:::image type="content" source="Media/bulk-operations/success-notification.png" alt-text="Screenshot of a success notification confirming the bulk groups download was submitted with a link to view status.":::
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This image reference appears to be duplicated from line 37. Consider using a different image that shows the actual download status or remove this duplicate reference.

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If you experience errors, you can download and view the results file on the **Bulk operations** blade. The file contains the reason for each error. The file submission must match the provided template and include the exact column names. For more information about bulk operations limitations, see [Bulk download service limits](#bulk-download-service-limits).

> [!NOTE]
> The new bulk operations service does not support localization for templates.

:::image type="content" source="./media/groups-bulk-download/bulk-center.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the Check status option on the Bulk operation results page." lightbox="./media/groups-bulk-download/bulk-center.png":::
For information about limitations and to learn more about the previous Bulk Operations experience, see [Bulk operations service limitations](bulk-operations-service-limitations.md).

## Bulk download service limits

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