---
title: Export a blueprint
description: Download a blueprint as a ZIP file to move it between instances or create a backup copy.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/order-management/cpq-export-a-blueprint.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Set up blueprints, CPQ Configurator, Configure, price, quote apps, Configure, Sales Customer Relationship Management]
---

# Export a blueprint

Download a blueprint as a ZIP file to move it between instances or create a backup copy.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Next to the blueprint name, select the check box.

    \[Omitted image "cpq-blueprints-export-1.png"\] Alt text: Blueprints user interface

2.  In the top right, select **Export**.

    \[Omitted image "cpq-blueprints-export-2.png"\] Alt text: Export blueprint

    Monitor the notifications bell icon. The first notification indicates that the export process has started. When the export is complete, a second notification indicates that the blueprint is ready for download.

3.  In the Notifications menu, select **Download**.

    \[Omitted image "cpq-blueprints-export-download.png"\] Alt text: Download blueprint

    The blueprint downloads as a ZIP file to your local machine.


## What to do next

[Import a blueprint](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/order-management/cpq-import-a-blueprint.md)

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