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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

To export a configuration file, complete the following steps:

. Navigate to the *Resource Server Settings* page.
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.Resource Server Settings
image:../../{{book.images}}/resource-server/authz-settings.png[alt="Resource Server Settings"]

. On this page, in the Export Settings section, click *Export*.
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.Export Settings
image:../../{{book.images}}/resource-server/authz-export.png[alt="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

To import a configuration file for a resource server, click *Select file* to select a file containing the configuration you want to import.