# How to Create a Contact List

Learn how to create Static and Live Contact Lists in ARTERNAL, including setting filters and permissions for automatic or manual updates.

Written by Yujia Zheng  
October 8, 2024

## Creating a Static List

A **Static List** is a manual list of contacts that doesn't update automatically. Here's how to create one:

1. **Navigate to Contacts**:  
   In the left navigation bar, select **Contacts**, then click **Create Static List** at the bottom-left corner.

2. **Name Your List**:  
   Enter a name for your list, choose whether it should be **public** or **private**, and click **SAVE**. You can now start adding contacts to the list.

### Alternatively, you can create a new static list while adding contacts:

1. **Select Contacts**:  
   Choose the contacts you want to add, then click the **Add to List** button in the selection cart.

2. **Create a New Static List**:  
   When prompted, select **Add Contacts to New Static List**.

3. **Name Your List**:  
   Enter a name for your list, set permissions, and click **SAVE**.

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## Creating a Live List

A **Live List** automatically updates based on filters you set. For example, if you want to create a list of contacts tagged "collector" located in New York, a Live List will do this automatically.

1. **Open the Filter Dropdown**:  
   In the **Contacts** section, open the filter dropdown.

2. **Choose Filters**:  
   Select the filters that match the criteria you want, then click **Save as Live List**.

3. **Name Your List**:  
   Enter a name for your list, set permissions, and click **SAVE**.

Once created, the list will automatically update whenever new contacts meet the filter criteria, such as a newly added contact tagged "collector" in New York.

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## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

**Q: What is the difference between a Static List and a Live List?**  
**A:** A **Static List** is manually created and doesn't update automatically, while a **Live List** updates automatically based on the filters you set.

**Q: How do I create a Static List while adding contacts?**  
**A:** Select the contacts, click **Add to List**, and choose **Add Contacts to New Static List**. Then enter a name for the list and save it.

**Q: How does a Live List work?**  
**A:** A **Live List** updates in real-time based on the filters you set. Whenever a new contact meets the criteria, they are automatically added to the list.

**Q: Can I set permissions on contact lists?**  
**A:** Yes, you can choose whether the list is **public** or **private** when creating either a Static or Live List.