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# Exporting and Importing

You can export a [Module](/flow/guide/getting-started/modules-templates-packages-and-connectors) in your Flow configuration as a [Template](/flow/guide/getting-started/modules-templates-packages-and-connectors). Templates can then be combined into [Packages](/flow/guide/getting-started/modules-templates-packages-and-connectors). You can also create [Connectors](/flow/guide/getting-started/modules-templates-packages-and-connectors) which a special type of Package.

When exporting a Module, all Modules that it is dependant on are also exported to the Template. When the Template is imported it therefore recreates the Module, and all its dependant modules, so it is an exact copy of the original Module and is ready to be used immediately. For example if you export a DB Definition, then the DB Connections associated to it will also be exported to the Template.

:::: details Exporting a Module as a Template
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When exporting a Module, all Modules that it is dependant on are also exported to the Template. When the Template is imported it therefore recreates the Module, and all its dependant modules, so it is an exact copy of the original Module and it ready to be used immediately.
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1. Open the [Flow Designer](/flow/guide/getting-started/starting-flow)

2. Navigate to the Module you wish to export

3. Right click the desired Module and select `Export`

   ![](/flow/images/export-save-template-file.jpg)

4. The template file will be assigned a default file name consisting of the name and type of the module.See [DB Connection](/flow/guide/administering-flow/configuring-flow/data-connections/db-connections/db-connection/) Change the name if desired and click `Save`
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::: details Importing a Template

1. Open the [Flow Designer](/flow/guide/getting-started/starting-flow)

2. Drag the Template file from your desktop, folder, or email and drop on the background of Flow[Exporting and Importing](#)

3. Choose the import method and click `OK`. A confirmation screen will show what has been imported.

   ![](/flow/images/import-confirmation.jpg)
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::: details Creating Packages
Not available in Flow 2.30.
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::: details Creating Connectors
Not available in Flow 2.30.
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