---
title: Export a task
description: Export a data processing task from InfluxDB using the InfluxDB UI.
url: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/v2/process-data/manage-tasks/export-task/
estimated_tokens: 311
product: InfluxDB OSS v2
version: v2
publisher: InfluxData
canonical: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/v2/process-data/manage-tasks/export-task/
date: '2023-09-12T23:33:31-06:00'
lastmod: '2023-09-12T23:33:31-06:00'
---

This page documents an earlier version of InfluxDB OSS.[InfluxDB 3 Core](/influxdb3/core/) is the latest stable version.

#### API token hashing is enabled by default in InfluxDB OSS 2.9.0

Stronger token security: tokens are stored as hashes on disk, so a
copy of the database file doesn’t expose usable tokens. Existing
tokens are hashed on first startup and the original strings can’t
be recovered afterward — **capture any plaintext tokens you still
need before you upgrade**.

For more information, see [Token hashing](/influxdb/v2/admin/tokens/#token-hashing).

InfluxDB lets you export tasks from the InfluxDB user interface (UI).
Tasks are exported as downloadable JSON files.

## Export a task in the InfluxDB UI

1. In the navigation menu on the left, select **Tasks**.

   Tasks

2. In the list of tasks, hover over the task you would like to export and click
   the  icon that appears.

3. Select **Export**.

4. Downloading or save the task export file using one of the following options:

   * Click **Download JSON** to download the exported JSON file.
   * Click **Save as template** to save the export file as a task template.
   * Click **Copy to Clipboard** to copy the raw JSON content to your machine’s clipboard.