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title: How do I export and import a workflow?
description: "**Export**: On the builder, click **Export** (next to Save). The journey is downloaded as JSON (workflowData: nodes, edges, apiConfig, variableConfig). **Import**: Click **Import** (before Export), choose a JSON file. The system validates structure (nodes, edges, ids, no duplicates) and shows a warning before replacing…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/how-do-i-export-and-import-a-workflow/"
updated: "2026-03-14"
category: WhatsApp Business API / Workflow Builder
---

# How do I export and import a workflow?

**Export**: On the builder, click **Export** (next to Save). The journey is downloaded as JSON (workflowData: nodes, edges, apiConfig, variableConfig).

**Import**: Click **Import** (before Export), choose a JSON file. The system validates structure (nodes, edges, ids, no duplicates) and shows a warning before replacing the current canvas, API config, and variable config. Use Export for backup or copy to another account; use Import to restore or clone from a file.

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