---
label: 'Exporting a single configuration item'
related:
- core.config_overview
- config.export_full
- config.import_full
- config.import_single
---
{% set single_export = render_var(url('config.export_single')) %}
{% set config_overview_topic = render_var(help_topic_link('core.config_overview')) %}
{% trans %}Goal{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}Export a single configuration item to a file. See {{ config_overview_topic }} for more information about configuration.{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}Steps{% endtrans %}
- {% trans %}In the Manage administrative menu, navigate to Configuration > Development > Configuration synchronization > Export > Single item.{% endtrans %}
- {% trans %}Select the Configuration type that you want to export, and then select the specific Configuration name to export.{% endtrans %}
- {% trans %}Use your browser to copy the text in the box marked Here is your configuration to the clipboard.{% endtrans %}
- {% trans %}Paste the copied text into a plain-text editor on your computer or other device, and save it using the suggested file name below the text box.{% endtrans %}