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Import and export dashboards

Why export and import dashboards?​

Exporting and importing dashboards can be a time saver. For example:

Export dashboards​

  • Back up work.
  • Share dashboards with other users.
  • Move dashboards between environments (from a test to a prod environment).

Import dashboards​

  • Restore previously saved dashboards.

How to export dashboards or folders​

You can export individual dashboards, folders, or all dashboards at once.

Export a single dashboard or folder​

  • In the left-hand sidebar, locate the folder or the parent folder of the dashboard you want to export.
  • Right-click on the folder in the left-hand sidebar, or the dashboard tile in the dashboard grid.
  • In the context menu, select Export [name of dashboard] as JSON.
  • A JSON file will be downloaded to your computer. This file contains the dashboard or folder configuration.

To export a dashboard: Export dashboard

To export a folder: Export folder

Export all dashboards​

  • In the left-hand sidebar, right-click on Folders.
  • Select Export everything as JSON.
  • A JSON file containing all dashboards and folders will be downloaded.

Export all

How to import dashboards or folders​

  • In the home page, either right-click on a folder or in a folder
  • Click the Import option. This will tell you where you are importing to
  • Select the JSON file you would like to import.
  • The dashboard or folder will appear in your workspace.

To import to a new project:

Import all

To import to a specific folder:

import to a folder

To import to the root:

import to the root