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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: 326
product: InfluxDB Cloud (TSM)
version: cloud
---

# Export a variable

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/)