---
title: Export a variable
description: Export a dashboard variable in the InfluxDB user interface.
url: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/cloud/visualize-data/variables/export-variable/
estimated_tokens: 163
product: InfluxDB Cloud (TSM)
version: cloud
publisher: InfluxData
canonical: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/cloud/visualize-data/variables/export-variable/
date: '2020-11-11T09:52:14-07:00'
lastmod: '2020-11-11T09:52:14-07:00'
---

Export dashboard variables from the InfluxDB user interface (UI).
Variables are exported as downloadable JSON files.

### Export a variable

1. Click the **Settings** icon in the navigation bar.

   Settings

2. Select the **Variables** tab.

3. Hover over a variable in the list, then click the gear icon ()
   and select **Export**.

4. Review the JSON in the window that appears.

5. Select one of the following options:

* **Download JSON**: Download the dashboard as a JSON file.
* **Save as template**: Save the JSON as a dashboard template.
* **Copy to Clipboard**: Copy the JSON to your clipboard.

[variables](/influxdb/cloud/tags/variables/)