# How to Export and Import automation flows?

## Introduction

Users can export and import automation flows using Leapwork’s export and import functionality. This feature can also be used to take a backup or for moving flows from one machine to other machines efficiently. Below are the steps you should take to export and import automation flows.

## Export Automation Flows

1. Under the Flows section, right-click on the flow folder to open the context menu.

2. In the context menu, the user can click **Export** as shown below.

3. After clicking **Export**, the flows selection window will appear. The user can either select all tests to export or choose specific tests.

4. After selecting the relevant flows, the user should click **Export**. This will open a "Save As" dialogue. Select the correct location to save the .zip file to, then add the filename and press the save button.

## Import Automation Flows

1. Under the Flows section, right-click on the flow folder to open context menu.

2. In the context menu, click **Import** as shown below.

3. Clicking **Import** will bring up an Open dialog. Select the .zip file to import and then click **Open**.

4. Click **OK**.

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