# Importing & exporting a process flow

## Introduction

It can sometimes be useful to export a process flow and then import it, particularly if you manage [multiple company profiles](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/company-management/multi-company-profiles) and need to share flows between them.

## Exporting a process flow

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{% step %}
**Access your process flows**\
Select `process flows` ➤ `process flows` from the left-hand navigation menu. All flows associated with your company profile are listed.
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**Select the export option** 

Locate the required process flow and click the associated `export` button. For example:

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**Locate the downloaded file**

The process flow is exported immediately, and the JSON file is saved to your browser's default downloads folder. The naming convention is:

`Process flow name`-`current date`-`timestamp`-`company name`

For example:

`New_Sample_Flow_1_-`*`20260313_203038`*`-_Docs_Demo_Test_Company`
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## Importing a process flow

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**Access your process flows**\
Select `process flows` ➤ `process flows` from the left-hand navigation menu. All flows associated with your company profile are listed.
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**Select the import option**&#x20;

Click the `import` button at the top of the page. For example:

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{% step %}
**Select a previously exported flow**

Navigate your file system to locate and select the JSON file for a previously [exported](#exporting-a-process-flow) process flow.
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**Update the imported flow**

The imported flow is added to your process flow list with the same name as the import file. For example:

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You can [rename](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/process-flows/managing-process-flows/renaming-a-process-flow) the flow and update steps as needed.
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