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Fix 'Download failed' error in Zendesk Explore exports

Learn why 'Download failed' occurs in Zendesk Explore exports and how to fix it by narrowing report scope to prevent timeouts.

Why do I see 'Download failed' when exporting a report in Zendesk Explore?

The 'Download failed' error in Zendesk Explore usually happens when exporting a large report. When you try to export your report as an Excel or CSV file, the export service reloads the report in the backend to extract the raw data. If the report contains a large amount of data, the export service may timeout during the process, leading to a failure.

To fix this issue, you can narrow down the scope of the report. This can be done by adding a date filter over a smaller timespan or filtering on additional attributes. This helps reduce the data size and prevents the export service from timing out. For more details, you can check theoriginal help article.


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What causes the export service to timeout in Zendesk Explore?

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