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title: Export/Import
slug: edgemanager/lem-admin-console/product-features/admin-console-settings/export-or-import
description: You can export/import configurations and data that are collected. 
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createdAt: 2022-03-30T22:04:04.000Z
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You can export and import data that is collected from a Litmus Edge Manager instance from the *Export/Import* module. Export data files may use encryption by adding a user-defined password. You can upload data files from your hard drive. 

You can view logs of the latest export/import operation logs with an option to auto scroll.

The user interface below is for Litmus Edge Manager version 2.15.0 and later. 

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SSUUxKZUk9bFTEPNn_6Zo/Rnhrd2NhlTbIbucMP20iB_image.png "Export/Import Data UI")

# Export Configuration

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**Note**: This option is no longer available from *Export/Import Data* for Litmus Edge Manager version 2.15.0 and later. To download an instance configuration, navigate to **Settings **> **Backup**. 
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You can download an instance configuration from the *Export Configuration*** **section in the *Export / Import* module. Configuration files are password protected and generated as a `.tar` file. Process logs are visible in the *Log* section.

To export the configuration, you'll need the password of the Litmus Edge Manager instance.

# Export Data 

You can download an instance data file from the *Export Data* section in the *Export / Import* module.

To export the data, you'll need the password of the Litmus Edge Manager instance.

# Import Configuration

:::hint{type="info"}
**Note**: This option is no longer available from *Export/Import Data* for Litmus Edge Manager version 2.15.0 and later. To import an instance configuration, navigate to **Settings **> **Backup**. 
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You can upload a configuration bundle from the *Import Configuration* section in the *Export/Import* module.

To import the configuration, you'll need the password of the Litmus Edge Manager instance.

Importing a configuration replaces configuration data and cannot be undone. Select the appropriate bundled zip file. 

# Import Data 

You can upload a data bundle from the *Import Data *section in the *Export/Import* module.

To import the data, you'll need the password of the Litmus Edge Manager instance.

If a configuration already exists, as a best practice, you should export the data prior to using upload so you can revert, or you can create a backup of the entire system. Replacing the existing data files cannot be undone. Select the appropriate bundled zip file. 

# Log 

You can view the latest export/Import operation log from the *Log *section in the* Export/Import*** **module.

You can toggle **Auto-scroll** to the **On **position to automatically scroll down to the most recent messages in *Process Log*. Doing so helps monitor a running export/import process.

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