How to export my messages

Exporting your message history allows you to keep a record of your co-parenting communication for personal reference, legal purposes, or sharing with a professional such as a therapist, lawyer, or mediator.

If you are looking to generate a verified message report with message verification codes for use in court filings, please see here.

To export your message history, follow these steps:

1. Open the BestInterest app

2. Click on More

3. Click on Message Export

4. Optionally, choose a start and end date for your export. If you don't choose a date, all messages will be exported.

5. Tap export

Your messages will be exported in CSV format, which is readable by any spreadsheet program, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Simply import the file into one of those programs to view it.

The time required depends on the size of your message history. Most exports are generated within a few seconds, but larger histories may take longer.

The exported file includes:

• Both sent and received messages

• Timestamp of messages

• Original message as sent (not as filtered by the AI)

• If you flagged the message manually, the flag will be there

• If the message was flagged as concerning, the flag will be there

Absolutely. The export is generated by your device and is not stored in the cloud. Please be mindful of who you share it with and never post it publically.