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= Export and import authorization configuration

The configuration settings for a resource server (or client) can be exported and downloaded. You can also import an existing configuration file for a resource server. Importing and exporting a configuration file is helpful when you want to create an initial configuration for a resource server or to update an existing configuration. The configuration file contains definitions for:

* Protected resources and scopes
* Policies
* Permissions

== Exporting a configuration file

.Procedure

. Click *Clients* in the menu.
. Click the client you created as a resource server.
. Click the *Export* tab.
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.Export Settings
image:images/resource-server/authz-export.png[Export Settings]

The configuration file is exported in JSON format and displayed in a text area, from which you can copy and paste. You can also click *Download* to download the configuration file and save it.

== Importing a configuration file

You can import a configuration file for a resource server.

.Procedure

. Navigate to the *Resource Server Settings* page.
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.Import Settings
image:images/resource-server/authz-settings.png[Import Settings]

. Click *Import* and choose a file containing the configuration that you want to import.