How to Use the Download Manager in Custom Reports
In this article, you’ll learn how to access the Download Manager, schedule report exports, understand the difference between scheduling and subscribing, and manage report delivery.
Overview
The Download Manager in Followup CRM is a central place to:
- Schedule report exports
- Manage delivery settings
- Track report activity and status
- Control subscriptions and recurring reports
It gives you full visibility and control over how reports are generated and delivered.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Access the Download Manager
- Go to Reports
- Click Custom Reports
- Select Download Manager
This is where all report exports and schedules are managed.

2️⃣ Export a Report
- Open a custom report
- Click the Export button
- Choose a file format (e.g., PDF, Excel)
This allows you to generate a downloadable version of your report.

3️⃣ Create a Scheduled Export
- Click Schedule from the report
- Set your desired time and frequency
- Save your schedule
This creates a delivery job for the report.

4️⃣ View Scheduled Reports in Download Manager
- Go back to Download Manager
- Locate your scheduled export
You’ll see details such as:
- 📄 Report name
- 📁 File type
- ⏱️ Schedule timing
- 📊 Status
This confirms the schedule was created successfully.

5️⃣ Understand Schedule vs. Subscribe
- ⏱️ Schedule
- Sends a report at a specific time
- Can be one-time or recurring
- 🔁 Subscribe
- Sends reports automatically to selected recipients
- Ideal for ongoing distribution

6️⃣ Manage Scheduled Exports
From the Actions menu in each row, you can:
- ✏️ Edit schedule
- ⏸️ Pause schedule
- ❌ Delete schedule
- 🔁 Subscribe users
- ℹ️ View more details
This allows you to fully manage report delivery without recreating the report.

✅ Result
With Download Manager, you can:
- Schedule and automate report exports
- Track report delivery status
- Manage recurring reports and subscriptions
- Control everything from one central location
Happy Selling!