## Import a Dashboard

Use the import feature to add dashboards from saved JSON files or shared templates. This is useful for reusing dashboards across environments or restoring from a backup.

#### Import a dashboard from JSON

1. Open the **Dashboards** section in the Kloudfuse UI.

2. Click **Import Dashboard JSON**.

3. Select and upload a `.json` file from your local system.

4. Review the imported dashboard details, such as title, folder assignment, and variables.

5. (Optional) Change the folder to control access and organization.

6. Click **Import Dashboard** to complete the process.

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|  | If the dashboard UID in the JSON matches an existing dashboard, Kloudfuse prompts you before overwriting.<br>Choose **Replace** to overwrite or **Cancel** to keep the existing dashboard. |

#### Best practices

- Always export a backup of existing dashboards before importing changes.
- Keep versioned JSON files in source control for easier rollback.
- Update any data source or variable references after import to match your environment.