---
title: Export a variable
seotitle: Export a dashboard variable
description: Export a dashboard variable in the InfluxDB user interface.
menu:
  influxdb_v2:
    parent: Use and manage variables
weight: 204
influxdb/v2/tags: [variables]
---
Export dashboard variables from the InfluxDB user interface (UI).
Variables are exported as downloadable JSON files.

### Export a variable

1. Click the **Settings** icon in the navigation bar.

    {{< nav-icon "settings" >}}

2. Select the **Variables** tab.
3. Hover over a variable in the list, then click the gear icon (**{{< icon "gear" >}}**)
   and select **Export**.
4. Review the JSON in the window that appears.
5. Select one of the following options:
  * **Download JSON**: Download the dashboard as a JSON file.
  * **Save as template**: Save the JSON as a dashboard template.
  * **Copy to Clipboard**: Copy the JSON to your clipboard.