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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/).
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 
**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 **View more actions** next to an environment, then **Export**. The file will download automatically.
#### Tip
To export your global variables, click 
**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 data dumps
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 
**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.
### Import a data dump into Postman
If you previously exported a data dump file, you can import it into any Postman instance. You must unzip the data dump file before importing it.
Unzipping the data dump file results in a folder with a unique name. Inside you'll find a subfolder for each data type you chose to export, with individual JSON files for each exported collection and environment. You'll also find an `archive.json` file that lists the IDs of all exported collections and environments.
To import the data dump into Postman, do the following:
1. In a workspace, click the menu in the sidebar, then click **Import**.
2. Drag the unzipped data dump folder into the import window.
3. Select the environments and collections you want to import, then click **Import**.
Learn more about [importing data into Postman](/docs/getting-started/importing-and-exporting/importing-data/).