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Get up and running with custom geographical data exports in just a few minutes. This guide walks you through account setup, understanding the credit system, and creating your first export.

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Step 1: Create Your Account

Choose your preferred sign-up method to get started with free trial credits.
Quick One-Click Registration
  1. Visit CSC Export Tool
  2. Click “Sign up with GitHub”
  3. Authorize the application
  4. You’re ready to go!
Instant Setup: Your account is created immediately with free trial credits added automatically.

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Step 2: Understanding the Credit System

Credits are the currency used to generate exports. Here’s everything you need to know:

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How Credits Work

Dataset Costs

Per Dataset
  • Countries: 1 credit
  • States: 2 credits
  • Cities: 3 credits

Format Costs

Additional Format Fees
  • JSON: +1 credit
  • CSV: +1 credit
  • XML: +2 credits
  • YAML: +2 credits
  • SQL/PostgreSQL/SQLite/SQL Server: +3 credits

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Credit Calculation Examples

Scenario: Countries data in JSON format
  • Countries dataset: 1 credit
  • JSON format: +1 credit
  • Total: 2 credits
Perfect for basic country dropdowns in web forms.
Scenario: Countries with states data in JSON format
  • Countries dataset: 1 credit
  • States dataset: 2 credits
  • JSON format: +1 credit
  • Total: 4 credits
Ideal for multi-level location selection in checkout forms.
Scenario: All datasets in CSV format for Excel analysis
  • Countries dataset: 1 credit
  • States dataset: 2 credits
  • Cities dataset: 3 credits
  • CSV format: +1 credit
  • Total: 7 credits
Great for comprehensive data analysis and visualization.
Scenario: Countries data ready for database import
  • Countries dataset: 1 credit
  • SQL format: +3 credits
  • Total: 4 credits
Perfect for populating database tables with geographical data.

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Free Trial Credits

Every new user receives free trial credits to test the system and explore different export options before purchasing additional credits.

View Pricing & Credit Packages

See how many trial credits you get and compare credit packages

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Step 3: Your First Export

Let’s create a simple countries export to get familiar with the process.
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Select Dataset

  1. Log into your account
  2. Click “Create New Export”
  3. Under “Datasets,” select Countries
  4. You’ll see “1 credit” cost indicator
Dataset selection interface showing Countries option selected
2

Choose Fields

Select the specific data fields you need:Recommended for first export:
  • name - Country name
  • iso2 - 2-letter country code
  • currency - Currency code
  • phone_code - International dialing code
Start Simple: Choose 4-5 essential fields for your first export to see how the system works.
3

Select Format

Choose JSON for your first export - it works great for web applications.
{
  "countries": [
    {
      "name": "United States",
      "iso2": "US",
      "currency": "USD",
      "phone_code": "1"
    },
    {
      "name": "Canada",
      "iso2": "CA",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "phone_code": "1"
    }
  ]
}
4

Preview & Confirm

  1. Click “Preview Export” to see a sample of your data
  2. Review the credit cost displayed
  3. If satisfied, click “Create Export”
Credit Deduction: Credits are deducted only when you click “Create Export,” not during preview.
5

Download Your Data

  1. Wait for processing (usually 10-30 seconds)
  2. Click “Download ZIP” when ready
  3. Extract the ZIP file to access your JSON data
Success! You’ve created your first custom geographical data export.

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Managing Your Credits

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Checking Your Balance

Your credit balance is prominently displayed on the main dashboard:
  • Current credits remaining
  • Recent transaction history
  • Usage patterns and recommendations

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When You Need More Credits

View Credit Packages

Compare credit packages and find the best option for your needs

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Purchasing Credits

View Pricing & Purchase Credits

Choose from flexible credit packages and purchase securely
 Payment Features:
  • Powered by Dodo Payments
  • Major credit cards accepted
  • Secure, encrypted transactions
  • Credits added instantly to your account

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Account Dashboard Overview

Your dashboard provides everything you need to manage exports and credits:

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Main Features

  • View all previous exports
  • Re-download files for 30 days
  • See credit costs for each export
  • Track usage patterns over time
  • Current balance display
  • Purchase history with receipts
  • Usage analytics and recommendations
  • No expiration dates on credits
  • Personal information management
  • Email notification preferences
  • API access (coming soon)
  • Security settings and login methods

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Next Steps

Now that you’ve got the basics down, explore these advanced features:

Explore Use Cases

See real-world examples for e-commerce, mobile apps, and analytics

Learn Export Formats

Deep dive into JSON, CSV, XML, YAML, and SQL format options

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Common Getting Started Questions

Most users complete their first export within 2-3 minutes of signing up. The process is designed to be intuitive and fast.
Use the preview feature before confirming to see exactly what you’ll get. Preview is free and doesn’t use credits.
You’ll need to create a new export for different fields or formats. However, you can re-download the same export for 30 days.
Simply purchase more credits - they’re added instantly to your account and never expire.
Ready to create more exports? Check out our use cases guide for inspiration and practical examples.