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# Import and Export Workspace

Bruno workspaces allow you to group multiple collections together in a single workspace. You can import and export entire workspaces to easily share them with your team or migrate between environments.

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  A workspace can contain multiple collections, along with global environment variables and workspace-level settings.
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## Export Workspace

Exporting a workspace allows you to package all collections and configurations into a single file for sharing or backup.

### Steps to Export a Workspace

1. Open Bruno and navigate to your workspace
2. Click the `...` (ellipsis) menu at the top
3. Select **Export Workspace**

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-71caebff/LHflSjnhJF11OxJe/images/screenshots/get-started/import-export/import-export-workspace/4-export-workspace.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=LHflSjnhJF11OxJe&q=85&s=2d341f77b8af9198199332fd1697a7ae" alt="Export Workspace Option" width="2704" height="1270" data-path="images/screenshots/get-started/import-export/import-export-workspace/4-export-workspace.webp" />

4. After export you will get `.zip` file with all collections and configurations.

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## Import Workspace

You can import a workspace in two ways: from a ZIP file or by cloning from a Git repository.

### Option 1: Import from ZIP File

**Use this when:** You have an exported workspace file or received a workspace backup from a colleague.

**Steps:**

1. Open Bruno
2. Go to **Workspace** section and select **Import workspace** option from the dropdown menu.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-71caebff/LHflSjnhJF11OxJe/images/screenshots/get-started/import-export/import-export-workspace/1-import-workspace-option.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=LHflSjnhJF11OxJe&q=85&s=6432158b3632ebd0992f8db6434ffcd3" alt="Import Workspace" width="2700" height="1098" data-path="images/screenshots/get-started/import-export/import-export-workspace/1-import-workspace-option.webp" />

3. Select **Import Workspace**
4. Choose **From ZIP File**

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-71caebff/LHflSjnhJF11OxJe/images/screenshots/get-started/import-export/import-export-workspace/2-import-workspace-zip.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=LHflSjnhJF11OxJe&q=85&s=4fbe0fd910f96dccbda168ef90ff5f99" alt="Import Workspace from ZIP" width="1570" height="1128" data-path="images/screenshots/get-started/import-export/import-export-workspace/2-import-workspace-zip.webp" />

5. Browse and select your workspace `.zip` file
6. Choose a destination folder on your filesystem
7. Click **Import**
8. After import you will see all collections and configurations in the workspace.

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### Option 2: Import from Git Repository

**Use this when:** Your workspace is stored in a Git repository for version control and team collaboration.

**Prerequisites:**

* The Git repository must contain a valid Bruno workspace
* You need appropriate access credentials for the repository

**Steps:**

1. Open Bruno
2. Go to **Workspace** section and select **Import workspace** option from the dropdown menu.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-71caebff/LHflSjnhJF11OxJe/images/screenshots/get-started/import-export/import-export-workspace/1-import-workspace-option.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=LHflSjnhJF11OxJe&q=85&s=6432158b3632ebd0992f8db6434ffcd3" alt="Import Workspace" width="2700" height="1098" data-path="images/screenshots/get-started/import-export/import-export-workspace/1-import-workspace-option.webp" />

3. Select **Import Workspace**
4. Choose **Clone from Git Repository**

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-mintlify-71caebff/LHflSjnhJF11OxJe/images/screenshots/get-started/import-export/import-export-workspace/3-import-workspace-git.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=LHflSjnhJF11OxJe&q=85&s=d16f85c7eab18259f6a4f9be198a552f" alt="Import Workspace from Git" width="1570" height="1128" data-path="images/screenshots/get-started/import-export/import-export-workspace/3-import-workspace-git.webp" />

5. Enter the Git repository URL
6. Choose a local destination folder
7. Click **Clone**

The workspace will be cloned with full Git history. Any changes you make can be committed and pushed back to the repository.

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