# Import/export dashboard templates

Some [↗ Apps](/collection/english-v14/documentation/settings/apps.md) provide so-called *Dashboard Templates* available.

*Dashboard Templates* are preconfigured dashboards that are specifically tailored to the use of the corresponding app.

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Apps can provide one or more *Dashboard Templates* provide.
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Proceed as follows to create a dashboard template:

1. Make sure you are in the menu **Dashboards \[A]** .
2. Click on **Copy to users \[B]**
3. Click on **Apps \[D]**
4. Select in **\[D]** the app whose dashboard template you want to use.
5. Select in **\[E]** the dashboard template you want to use
6. Select in **\[F]** select one or more users to whom you want to copy this dashboard.
7. Click on **Copy dashboards \[G]** \
   ▷ The *dashboard template* appears in the [↗ dashboard list](/collection/english-v14/documentation/dashboard/organize-dashboards.md) of the selected users.

## Export dashboard as JSON

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You can export a dashboard in JSON format in order to reuse it later or import it into another project.

Proceed as follows:

1. Open the desired dashboard.
2. Click on the menu *More options* \[A].
3. Select **Export to JSON** \[B].\
   ▷ A `.json`-file is downloaded automatically. This file contains the complete configuration of the dashboard.

This file can later be used to import the dashboard again or transfer it between systems.

## Import dashboard from JSON

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You can import an externally created or exported dashboard as a `.json`-file.

Proceed as follows:

1. Open the menu *Dashboards*.
2. Click on **Import** \[C].
3. Select the desired `.json`-file from your system.
4. Click again on **Import**.

▷ The dashboard now appears in your list and can be edited as usual.


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