Hello Creedlyn,
To add new columns to a contact list in Genesys Cloud, you need to create a new list that includes these additional fields. This is because Genesys ignores columns that were not initially defined when the list was created.
A recommended approach is:
Export the existing contact list.
Create a new contact list incorporating the desired new fields.
Import the data from the previous list into the new list.
This sequence ensures that the new fields are recognized and integrated correctly, preventing data loss or inconsistencies.
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Alesson Santos
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2026 14:20
From: Creedlyn Robillard
Subject: Unable to save data in contact list using outbound script
Hello Cameron
Thanks for your reply
The script that I build has 10 questions where agent will capture answers while on the call with the customer
However the contact list that I have has only 5 existing column. So now how we will have those new answers added as additional column in the existing contact list.
That's where I'm stuck
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Creedlyn Creed Robillard
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2026 14:11
From: Cameron Tomlin
Subject: Unable to save data in contact list using outbound script
Hello Creedlyn,
If you are using a contact list form you should not manually add an update contact action to a button. Instead use the button "Update Contact Data" that comes from the contact list form. This button is specifically designed to handle contact list updates properly.
If you are not using the form and need to add the button manually make sure you add the button from the component tooolbox.
Now as to why the contact list are not updating. For contact list forms, if you are not using the built-in data button this would be the main issue. If you are using custom implementation make sure you are using the correct update action: Outbound.Update Contact action.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
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Cameron
Online Community Manager/Moderator
Original Message:
Sent: 01-28-2026 13:42
From: Creedlyn Robillard
Subject: Unable to save data in contact list using outbound script
Hi Team
Hope you are doing well. I'm trying to create an outbound script where agent can type information given by the customers and save them to the contact list. Each time agent click submit, information are not updated in the contact list.
Can you help me please ?
#Outbound
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Creedlyn Robillard
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