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.