> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.adsera.in/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing Segments

> Learn how to view, manage, and use your dynamic contact segments for precision targeting.

**Segments** are dynamic groups of contacts created by applying and saving filters in the [All Audience](/help/audiance/audiance) view. Think of them as living, breathing subdivisions of your audience that automatically update based on the criteria you define. They are a powerful tool for precision targeting.

**Want to Manage Contact Segments? [Go to the AdsEra Segments Page →](https://app.adsera.in/dashboard/contact/segments)**

![The Segments management page.](https://sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com/whatsera/914957c8-0d7a-4c4a-8a75-b242d25dd994_segment.png)

### Understanding How Segments Work

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  <Card title="Always Dynamic" icon="arrows-rotate">
    Segments are not static snapshots. They update in real-time. If a contact's data changes to meet a segment's criteria, they are added. If they no longer meet the criteria, they are removed automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Created from Filters" icon="filter">
    Segments are born from the filter builder on the **All Audience** page. This is where you define the rules. The Segments page is for viewing and managing the segments you've already saved.
  </Card>
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## How to Create a Segment

<Steps>
  <Step title="1. Navigate to All Audience">
    Go to the [Audience > All Audience](/help/audiance/audiance) page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="2. Build Your Filters">
    Use the advanced filter builder to define the criteria for your desired segment. You can combine multiple conditions using **AND/OR** logic.
  </Step>

  <Step title="3. Save Filters as a Segment">
    Once you are satisfied with the filtered view of contacts, click the **"Save as Segment"** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="4. Name and Save">
    Give your segment a clear, descriptive name that reflects its rules (e.g., "Active High-Value Customers") and save it. It will now appear on this Segments page.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Managing Your Segments

The Segments page provides a clean overview of all the dynamic segments you've created.

#### The Segments Table

The table displays your segments with the following columns:

* **Segment name:** The name you assigned when creating the segment.
* **Created At:** The date and time the segment was originally saved.
* **Updated At:** The date and time the segment was last modified.
* **Contacts:** A **dynamic count** of contacts who currently match the segment's criteria. This number can change frequently.

#### Segment Actions (The ⋮ Menu)

Clicking the three-dot menu on any segment row reveals several actions:

* **Rename:** Opens a modal to change the segment's display name.
* **Duplicate:** Creates a new segment with the exact same filter rules, which you can then modify.
* **Add to Sequence:** Adds all contacts **currently matching** the segment to a specific automation sequence.
* **Delete:** Permanently removes the segment's definition.
  <Warning>Deleting a segment **does not** delete any contacts from your audience. It only removes the saved set of rules.</Warning>