Import/Export Control Panel

Import/Export Control Panel#

The Import/Export control panel allows administrators to export site content into a file and import content from a previously exported archive.

This feature is useful for migrating content between environments (development, staging, production), creating backups, restoring content, and moving content between Plone sites.

You can access this control panel at /controlpanel/import-export or via Site Setup → Import/Export.

Export Content#

The export feature creates a .zip archive containing the site content.

Steps#

  1. Navigate to Site Setup(/controlpanel) → Import/Export.

site setup screenshot

  1. Click the Export Site button.

export button screenshot

  1. Wait for the export to complete.

  2. Your browser will automatically download a file named export.zip.

Note

The export process may take time depending on the size of your site.

Import Content#

The import feature restores content from a previously exported archive.

Steps#

  1. Navigate to Site Setup(/controlpanel) → Import/Export.

site setup screenshot

  1. Click the file selection input.

file selection screenshot

  1. Select a .zip file previously exported from a Plone site.

  2. Click the Import Site button.

import button screenshot

  1. Wait for the import to complete.

Note

Only valid export archives generated by Plone should be used. Importing invalid files may cause errors or failure.

Permissions#

This control panel requires Site Administrator permissions and access to the Plone control panel.

User Feedback#

The interface provides real-time feedback during operations.

Export status messages:

  • Exporting…

  • Export successful (Toast)

  • Error message if export fails

Import status messages:

  • Importing…

  • Import successful

  • Error message if import fails (Toast)

  • Warning if no file is selected

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