By the end of this guide, you'll know how to transfer leads between campaigns using two methods: pushing from the source campaign or importing into the destination campaign, including how to filter leads by their actions.

Moving leads between campaigns is common when leads need follow-up sequences, segmentation changes, or re-engagement. Instead of exporting to CSV and re-importing (which loses activity history and takes extra steps), direct campaign-to-campaign transfer preserves lead data and completes in seconds.

Before you start:

Lemlist offers two approaches:

Method 1: Push from source campaign

Method 2: Import into destination campaign

Both methods achieve the same result. Choose based on your starting point and whether you need action-based filtering.

Step 1: Open source campaign

Go to Campaigns, then click the campaign containing the leads you want to move.

Step 2: Open the Lead list

In the campaign, click Lead list to view all leads in the campaign.

Step 3: Select leads and push

Select the leads you want to push (check the box next to a lead, or use bulk selection if needed), then click Push to another campaign.

Step 4: Choose destination campaign

In the pop-up window, select the campaign where you want to push the leads. On the right side, you’ll see a preview of the selected campaign.

Step 5: Import leads

Click Import X lead(s) in this campaign (X = number of selected leads).

Leads transfer immediately.

✅ Verify: Check the destination campaign’s Lead list to confirm the leads appeared with the correct count.

Step 1: Open destination campaign

Navigate to the campaign where you want to import leads. This is the campaign that will receive the leads.

Step 2: Start the import process

In the destination campaign’s Lead list, click Actions, then select Import new leads.

Step 3: Select the source campaign

In the import window, choose From an existing campaign, then open the campaign dropdown to select the campaign you want to import leads from.

Step 4: Filter leads by actions and continue

Choose which leads to import based on their actions in the source campaign, then click Continue.

Available filters can include:

💡 Use case: Import only leads who opened but didn’t reply to create a re-engagement sequence.

Step 6: Configure enrichment options (if applicable)

Select any enrichment options if needed, then click Import or Confirm to complete the transfer.

✅ Success indicator: Lead count increases in the destination campaign’s Lead list.

Use Method 1 (Push from source) when:

Use Method 2 (Import into destination) when:

Issue: Can't find "Push to another campaign" button

Root cause: No leads selected, or button not visible until selection made

Fix: Select at least one lead by checking the box next to their name. The button appears after selection is made.

Issue: Destination campaign doesn't appear in list

Root cause: The campaign may be archived, deleted, or you don't have access

Fix: Verify destination campaign exists and is active. Create the destination campaign if it doesn't exist yet.

Issue: Leads not appearing in the destination campaign after import

Root cause: Import may still be processing, or leads were duplicates (skipped)

Fix: Refresh the destination campaign page. Check the import summary message for any skipped duplicates. Verify leads meet the action filters you selected (for example, if you filtered for "Opened an email" but selected leads who didn’t open, they won’t import).

Issue: Don't see action filter options

Root cause: Using Method 1 (push) instead of Method 2 (import), or source campaign has no lead activity yet

Fix: Use Method 2 (Import from another campaign) to access action filters. If the source campaign is new with no sends, action filters may not return any leads. Wait until the campaign has activity.

Issue: Imported the wrong leads

Root cause: Selected the wrong action filters or the wrong source campaign

Fix: Leads can be paused or removed from the destination campaign. Review action filters more carefully before the next import. Test with a small batch first when using complex filters.

Preview destination sequence first - Use the campaign preview shown in Method 1 to verify the destination campaign has appropriate follow-up steps before transferring.

Test filters with a small batch - When using action filters in Method 2, test with a small segment first to verify filter logic works as expected.

Document transfer reasons - Note why leads were moved (e.g., "Re-engagement for opens without reply"). Helps the team understand the lead journey across campaigns.

Use action filters strategically - Method 2's action filters enable powerful segmentation: engaged leads get one sequence, unresponsive leads get another approach.

Check for duplicates - If importing leads that might already exist in the destination, lemlist typically skips duplicates. Review the import summary for skipped count.

Time transfers appropriately - Don't move leads mid-sequence unless intentional. Wait until the source campaign completes or pause leads before transfer.

Preserve lead data - Direct campaign transfer maintains custom variables and lead data. Better than CSV export/import, which requires re-mapping.

Re-engagement sequence: Import leads who opened but didn't reply from the initial campaign into a re-engagement campaign with different messaging.

Escalation workflow: Push leads who showed high interest (clicked links, viewed multiple emails) into a sales-focused campaign.

Segmentation by behavior: Filter leads by specific actions to create targeted follow-up sequences based on engagement level.

Campaign refresh: Move leads from the completed campaign into the updated campaign with improved messaging.

Territory handoff: Push specific leads to a campaign managed by a different team member or region.