Exporting data

Tip: Export site and user files in different directories for easy identification of the files when you import.

Example. Export Site files to a site_export directory and User files to a user_export directory.

To export data, click the Shortcuts tab on the Home page, then click Export/Import (Tools section) in the shortcuts area, and follow the instructions below.
 

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You need to choose the type of export, select the appropriate mode of transfer and provide the required miscellaneous information.
 

wizard Step1: Choose the type of export

  1. In the Type of Export area, select one of the following option buttons.

  1. Site

  2. Users  

Click the arrow in the Users list, and choose one of the following.

wizard Step2: Select the mode of transfer

  1. Choose the mode of data transfer to the export server.

You can choose to download or use the FTP protocol to export the data to the server. Large files may take a long time to transfer depending on the quality of your Internet connection. Use the FTP option for a faster and more reliable transfer.

  1. Download - Recommended for exporting small files to a desktop.

  1. FTP - Recommended for exporting large files to a remote FTP server.

wizard Step3: Enter miscellaneous information

  1. In the Email field, enter the email address at which you want to receive export status notifications by email. The status of the export is conveyed to the specified address.