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title: "Segmentation: segments"
slug: "segmentation-segments"
updated: 2026-06-08T22:40:36Z
published: 2026-06-08T22:40:36Z
canonical: "docs.xtremepush.com/segmentation-segments"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Segmentation: segments

Identify users based on previously created segments, user lists or CSV files

To include an existing segment, or create one using existing data sets, select **Segments** from the data categories drop list. Once you have added the relevant criteria outlined below, click **Save**. The data available is:

## Segment

Identify users based on a pre-created segment.

Select whether you want to include or exclude an existing segment. Then type the name of the segment you want to use and select it from the drop-down menu.

![1114](https://cdn.document360.io/b056e88b-f6c1-4bd2-b5b8-08e9336a17c9/Images/Documentation/c103266-Screenshot_2021-01-27_at_13.53.21(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A12%3A14Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A12%3A14Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=lf80G%2B8q9Te0dtcW8YwkyFVybmp9hVarlAFkSta2y8s%3D)

This example above shows a condition that includes a previously created segment called "Mortgage Offer".

## Shared segment

Identify users based on a pre-created [shared segment](/documentation/docs/shared-segments).

Select whether you want to include or exclude an existing shared segment, then type the name of the shared segment you want to use and select it from the drop-drown menu.

> [!NOTE]
> Can't see this option?
> 
> Shared segments is an optional feature and not enabled by default. If you wish to use this feature, please [contact us](/documentation/docs/contact-us).

## User lists

Identify users based on a pre-created [user list](/documentation/docs/create-a-user-list).

Select whether you want to include or exclude an existing user list. Then type the name of the user list you want to use and select it from the drop-down menu. See full details on how to [create a user list and use it for segmentation](/documentation/docs/create-a-user-list).

![1106](https://cdn.document360.io/b056e88b-f6c1-4bd2-b5b8-08e9336a17c9/Images/Documentation/181a457-Screenshot_2021-01-27_at_13.57.18(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A12%3A14Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A12%3A14Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=lf80G%2B8q9Te0dtcW8YwkyFVybmp9hVarlAFkSta2y8s%3D)

This example shows a condition that includes a previously created user list called "Tenants".

## CSV file

Identify users based on a CSV file.

Select whether you want to include or exclude the users in the file. Then click on **Click to upload**. Review our dedicated guide to learn how to [create a segment from a CSV file](/documentation/docs/create-a-segment-from-a-csv).