> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://df-manual.gitbook.io/df-book/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://df-manual.gitbook.io/df-book/all-circles/mautic-documentation-guide/how-to-create-and-manage-segments.md).

# How To Create & Manage Segments

**How To Create a Segment**

1. Go to **Segments**.

![](https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FYzbLEcpyaCPpQsSCkA1c%2F0.png?alt=media)<br>

2. Click **New+**.

<figure><img src="https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FxoHzpteqizZ19jG5svhS%2F1.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. Name your segment.

<figure><img src="https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FmxSjPERE7r62eK7Rcm6v%2F2.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

4. Define filter conditions (e.g., Email contains ".com").

![](https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2F9q8Y8RF5wzYRnEZRfsTA%2F3.png?alt=media)

![](https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FjIMx6raWysUxhVRMMQNL%2F4.png?alt=media)

<figure><img src="https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FHuhtU01lOxSf5qOWayCw%2F5.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

5. Click **Save & Close**.

<figure><img src="https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FgpEv7DyK0UHhCB9W1JHb%2F6.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**How To Edit a Segment**

***Update the name, description, or filter logic of an existing segment.***

1. **Go to Segments.**

![](https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FsaCDdqGNBzUu7gpoGv5e%2F7.png?alt=media)

2. **Click on the name of the segment you want to edit.**

![](https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FQUOkmgtYv2Qz1C4JLWqI%2F8.png?alt=media)

![](https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FFiI0axlNgHwdp5LLN1mG%2F9.png?alt=media)

3. **Update the segment name, description, or modify the filter rules in the builder.**

![](https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FprtD7vDprC5BRe37dav2%2F10.png?alt=media)

4. **Click Save & Close to save your changes.**

<figure><img src="https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FCevyhbGMtJB8yXH6POWV%2F11.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**How To Delete a Segment**

*Permanently remove a segment from your Mautic system.*

1. Go to **Segments** from the main menu.

![](https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2Fio0xle3r4h8s0fH0T7n3%2F12.png?alt=media)

2. Locate the segment you want to delete.

![](https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FnIzuEdXectgIcd0uezR4%2F13.png?alt=media)

3. Click the **checkbox** next to its name.
4. Click the **Delete** icon from the top action bar.

![](https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2Fx3PIwmKRktw0FplMzZMr%2F14.png?alt=media)

5. Confirm the deletion in the popup dialog.

![](https://3790142297-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJbWd8kIN0U4a2HVR5aA6%2Fuploads%2FMnqHA8oNRjyJgiFCkzHE%2F15.png?alt=media)

Note: Deleting a segment does not delete the contacts in it—only the grouping logic is removed.
