Export a Site

DNN Version: 09.02.00
12/08/2019 • 1 minute to read
Contributors  david-poindexter
12/08/2019  • 1 minute to read  • Contributors  david-poindexter
Note

An export can take time depending on the selected components and the size of the site.

Prerequisites

  • A host / super user account. Hosts have full permissions to all sites in the DNN instance.

Steps

  1. Go to Persona Bar > Settings > Import-Export.

    Persona Bar > Settings > Import-Export

  2. Choose a site to export from.

    Site dropdown

  3. Click/Tap the Export Data button.

    Export Data button

  4. Configure the export settings.

    Export settings

    Field Description
    Name A user-friendly name to refer to the export.
    Include in Export The components to export.
    Pages in Export The pages to export.
    Include Deletions If enabled (On), Recycle Bin items are exported.
    Run Now If enabled (On), the process starts immediately.
    Export Mode
    • Differential. Exports only the differences between the last export and the current state.
    • Full. Exports the selected components and pages fully.
    Note

    Recycle bin items are not imported into a Production installation.

    Note

    The first export is always a full export.

  5. Click/Tap Begin Export.

What to do next

Check the Import / Export Log for the status of the export.

Transfer an Export PackageImport a Site