---
title: "Export snapshot"
slug: "export-snapshot"
tags: ["Task", "Security and Compliance Studio", "SCS"]
updated: 2026-03-20T11:11:11Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:44:30Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/export-snapshot"
---

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# Export snapshot

You can export a snapshot of the security configuration.

As a result, an XML file is created with the snapshot. The XML file is stored in the **Security and compliance file share** workspace, on the **Snapshots** tab. You can use the XML file to import and use the snapshot in another environment.

### Steps

1. Go to **Security and compliance** > **Security** > **Snapshots**.
2. In the list, find and select the desired snapshot.
3. Click **Export**.
4. Click **OK**.
5. On the job message, click **Close**.
6. Close the page.

> [!NOTE]
> **Notes**
> 
> A snapshot export is run in a batch job and can take significant time to complete. You can track the progress on the **Batch job** page. When the batch job is ended, it is no longer shown on the **Batch job** page.