How do I import more than 25,000 records with Clay's search limits?

April 2026

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# Importing More Than 25,000 Records in Clay ## Option 1: Split Searches Into Multiple Batches - Divide your dataset into multiple searches, each under the 25,000 record limit - Import each batch into separate tables - Use the **exclusion feature** to avoid duplicates across searches - You can exclude up to 300,000 people across 3 sources per search ## Option 2: Upgrade to Enterprise Plan - Unlock **Bulk Enrichment** for importing millions of records without the 25k limit - Access **Passthrough Tables** for unlimited rows - Recommended for datasets of 130,000+ records that would require

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Importing More Than 25,000 Records in Clay

Option 1: Split Searches Into Multiple Batches

  • Divide your dataset into multiple searches, each under the 25,000 record limit
  • Import each batch into separate tables
  • Use the exclusion feature to avoid duplicates across searches
    • You can exclude up to 300,000 people across 3 sources per search

Option 2: Upgrade to Enterprise Plan

  • Unlock Bulk Enrichment for importing millions of records without the 25k limit
  • Access Passthrough Tables for unlimited rows
  • Recommended for datasets of 130,000+ records that would require 5+ separate searches
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