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title: What happens when I import JSON – do I lose my current flow?
description: "Yes. Import **replaces** the current flow in the builder. If you had unsaved changes, they are lost. To keep the current flow, **Save** it first (or export it) before importing another JSON. ### More Related Articles - [Who can see…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-happens-when-i-import-json-do-i-lose-my-current-flow/"
updated: "2026-07-25"
category: WhatsApp Business API / WhatsApp Flows
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# What happens when I import JSON – do I lose my current flow?

Yes. Import **replaces** the current flow in the builder. If you had unsaved changes, they are lost. To keep the current flow, **Save** it first (or export it) before importing another JSON.

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