---
title: "Import snapshot"
slug: "import-snapshot"
tags: ["Task", "Security and Compliance Studio", "SCS"]
updated: 2026-03-20T11:11:23Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:44:30Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/import-snapshot"
---

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# Import snapshot

You can import a snapshot of a security configuration from an XML file that is exported from another environment. You can compare the imported external snapshot with an internal snapshot.

When the snapshot is imported from the XML file:

- The XML file is stored in the **Security and compliance file share** workspace, on the **Snapshots** tab.
- The snapshot is added to the list of snapshots shown on the **Snapshots** page.

### Steps

1. Go to **Security and compliance** > **Security** > **Snapshots**.
2. Click **Import**.
3. Choose if you import an external or internal snapshot.

If you click **Yes**, as a result:

Click **Yes**, and on the dialog, browse for and select the desired XML file.
  - The XML file is stored in the Security and compliance file share workspace, on the **Snapshots** tab with the suffix " - from external".
  - On the **Snapshots** page, the imported snapshot is marked as **External**.
4. You can choose overwrite an existing snapshot.

Select **Yes** in the **Overwrite existing setup** field.
5. Click **OK**.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**
> 
> Make sure the file is fully loaded before you click **OK**.
6. On the job message, click **Close**.
7. Close the page.