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title: "Import/ Export Functionnalities"
slug: "import-export-functionnalities-12-1"
updated: 2026-03-19T14:22:06Z
published: 2026-03-19T14:22:06Z
canonical: "docs.bazefield.com/import-export-functionnalities-12-1"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bazefield.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Import/ Export Functionnalities

Users can **export** and **import** both **data sources** and **applications** directly from the Portal. This functionality allows for easy backup, sharing, or migration of configurations between environments.

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### **Export**

To export an application or a data source:

1. Go to the main **Applications** or **Data Sources** page.
2. Click the **“+”** button.
3. Select **Export** from the menu.

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This action will generate a **JSON file** containing the configuration of the selected object, whether it is in **Draft** or **Published** status. The file will be automatically downloaded to your computer.

#### **Notes on Exporting Applications**

- The exported JSON will **list** all **linked data sources**, but it will **not include** their definitions.
- During import, the system will expect these data sources to **already exist** in the environment.
- Modifying the **names** of linked data sources in the JSON file will cause an **import error**, as the application will no longer be able to find the referenced data sources in the database.

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### **Import**

To import an application or a data source:

1. Click the **Import** button located in the **top-right corner** of the page.
2. Select the JSON file you wish to import.

Imported items can be:

- **Applications**, including dashboards and reports.
- **Data sources**.

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#### **Important Notes**

- Importing **legacy dashboards** from previous dashboard tools is **not supported**.
- If an item with the **same name** already exists in the system, the imported version will **override** it.

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### **Summary**

| Action | Supported Objects | File Format | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Export** | Applications, Data Sources | JSON | Linked data sources are referenced but not exported. |
| **Import** | Applications, Data Sources | JSON | Existing items with the same name are overridden. Legacy dashboards not supported. |