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# How to perform static segmentation

1. Log in to the panel and go to the **Contacts -> Group List** tab.
2. Click the **Group Segmentation** button to open the tool.

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3. Decide whether you want to create a **New group** or modify an **Existing group**. If you are creating a new group, enter a name for it.
4. From the list, select the type of action you want to perform (e.g., `Add contacts from another groups`).

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5. Depending on the chosen operation, select the group or groups of contacts you want to operate on and define the segmentation parameters.
6. Click the **Segmentize** button. After a moment, the new or updated group will appear on your list in the **Contacts -> Group List** tab. You can track the status of the operation in the **List of operations** section.