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# Export Sites

> Export your connected child sites to a CSV file for backup, migration to another MainWP Dashboard, or record-keeping purposes.

The Export Sites feature creates a CSV file containing all your connected child sites with their connection details. Use this export for migrating sites to another Dashboard, creating a backup record, or analyzing your site inventory.

## What You'll Accomplish

* Export all connected child sites to a CSV file
* Create a backup of your site connection data
* Prepare for migration to another MainWP Dashboard

## Prerequisites

* MainWP Dashboard installed and activated
* At least one child site connected to your Dashboard
* Administrator access to your Dashboard site

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## Export Child Sites

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to MainWP Tools">
    Go to **MainWP > Settings > MainWP Tools**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate export option">
    Find the **Export child sites to CSV file** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export">
    Click **Export Child Sites**.

    Your browser downloads a CSV file containing all connected sites.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## CSV File Contents

The exported CSV includes the following fields for each site:

| Field                  | Description                                 |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| Site Name              | Display name in your Dashboard              |
| Site URL               | Full URL of the child site                  |
| Administrator Username | Connected admin account                     |
| Tags                   | Assigned tags (if any)                      |
| Unique Security ID     | Security ID (if configured)                 |
| HTTP Authentication    | HTTP Basic Auth credentials (if configured) |
| SSL Settings           | SSL verification preferences                |

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## Common Use Cases

### Migrate to Another Dashboard

1. Export sites from your current Dashboard
2. Install and configure a new MainWP Dashboard
3. Import the CSV file at **MainWP > Sites > Add New > Import Sites**

### Create a Backup Record

Export regularly to maintain an offline record of your site inventory. Store the CSV securely since it contains connection credentials.

### Audit Your Network

Open the CSV in a spreadsheet application to review, sort, and filter your sites by tags, SSL status, or other attributes.

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## Security Considerations

The exported CSV may contain sensitive information including:

* Administrator usernames
* Unique Security IDs
* HTTP authentication credentials

Store exported files securely and delete them when no longer needed.

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## Self-Check Checklist

* [ ] CSV file downloads successfully
* [ ] File opens correctly in a spreadsheet application
* [ ] All expected sites appear in the export
* [ ] Exported file is stored securely

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## Related Resources

* [Import Sites](/sites/management/manage-child-sites#import-sites-csv-import) - Import sites from a CSV file
* [Manage Sites](/sites/management/manage-child-sites) - Full site management documentation