# \[Beta] Export and import flows

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In this example, we will import a flow from Bot A to Bot B.

## Export a flow

To export a flow:

1. Open your Bot A [canvas](/navigation/bot-builder/flows.md).
2. Find the flow that you would like to export.
3. Next to the flow's name, click on the **3 dots**.

<figure><img src="/files/7aYsLtwGNCmkDVlTFK6I" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Export a flow from your canvas.</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Click on **Export**.
5. A modal appears. Make sure you read it before clicking on **Export**.

<figure><img src="/files/4YVUt6Go3EYmapGuIpFw" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Export a flow.</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
Note that intents, entities and variables used in the flow will be exported as well to the new bot.
{% endhint %}

6. The export starts. You receive a green notification on the bottom-right side of your screen.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/2uwQeTfaQiHAJ6xTvUzd" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>The flow export starts.</p></figcaption></figure>

7. When the export is ready, you will receive an email to download the flow. This will be send on the email that you use to log in on Chatlayer.

<figure><img src="/files/9PJh2vQnDkpqfBma1SZu" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>You receive an email to download your exported flow.</p></figcaption></figure>

8. Click on the email **Download** button to download the flow .zip file.

You now have your exported flow on your desktop.

## Import a flow

To import a flow to a bot:

1. Open Bot B's [canvas](/navigation/bot-builder/flows.md).
2. Under your **Flows**, click on the **+** button.

<figure><img src="/files/dvPr5XkMZ9OPzHTiFgOH" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Import a flow to your bot.</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Click on **Import flow.**
4. Under **Name**, give a name to your new flow. For this example, it will be a 'KBAI flow'.

<figure><img src="/files/nghNms46rSDdBXsQjP8G" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Name your new flow.</p></figcaption></figure>

5. **Drag and drop** or **Choose a file** to upload your new flow from your desktop.

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6. Click on **Import**.

Your new flow is now added to your flows list!

## 💬 Feedback

The export/import of flows is a feature in Beta. Therefore, your feedback is very much appreciated! Please[ reach out](https://tickets.sinch.com/plugins/servlet/samlsso?redirectTo=%2Fservicedesk%2Fcustomer%2Fplugins%2Fservlet%2Fdesk%2Fportal%2F3) if you're having any feedback or concerns.


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