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# Export data from Postman

You can export your Postman data, including collections, environments, and global variables, as JSON files. You can import these files back into any Postman instance, share them with others, or use them with the [Postman CLI](/docs/postman-cli/postman-cli-overview/).

To learn about data imports, see [Import data into Postman](/docs/getting-started/importing-and-exporting/importing-data/).

You can connect your workspace to a Git repository to ensure continuous flow of your data from and to the repository and help you and your team maintain a single source of truth. You can keep your data local and push updates to Postman Cloud when you're ready. For more information, see [Native Git](/docs/use/native-git/overview/).

## Export collections

1. Click **Collections** in the sidebar.
2. Click ![Options icon](https://assets.postman.com/postman-docs/aether-icons/action-options-stroke.svg#icon) **View more actions** next to a collection, then select **More > Export collection**.
3. (Optional) Invite teammates or click **Copy Collection Link** to share the collection.
4. Click **Export JSON** to download the generated JSON file.

## Export environments

1. Click **Environments** in the sidebar.
2. Click ![Options icon](https://assets.postman.com/postman-docs/aether-icons/action-options-stroke.svg#icon) **View more actions** next to an environment, then **Export**. The file will download automatically.

To export your global variables, click ![Variable list icon](https://assets.postman.com/postman-docs/aether-icons/descriptive-variableList-stroke.svg#icon) **Variables** in the upper-right of the workbench to open the variables pane. Click **Globals** in the sidebar, then click **Export** in the workbench.

## Export Postman data

You can export a bulk data dump of all your collections and environments in Postman. You can then import the data into any Postman instance. If you are on a team, only Admins and Super Admins can export bulk data.

To export a data dump, do the following:

1. In the Postman header, select ![Setting icon](https://assets.postman.com/postman-docs/aether-icons/v12/icon-descriptive-setting-stroke.svg#icon) **Settings > Account settings**.

2. Click **Account**, then click **Export Data**.

3. Click **Export Data**, then select the data types you want to export. You can export collections, environments, or both.

   The data dump will include collections and environments from all [workspaces](/docs/collaborating-in-postman/using-workspaces/create-workspaces/) you've created, including personal, private, team, and public workspaces.

4. Click **Request Data Export**.

When the export is ready, you'll get an email with a link to download the bulk data file. The download is available for two days, after which it expires.