Qlik Automate: How to import and export automations

Emile_Koslowski — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:10:35 GMT

When using the automations editor, you can import or export an automation by right-clicking inside the editor.

Exporting an automation (download)

Follow these steps to export an automation to a JSON file:

Go to the automation editor
Right-click in the blank canvas
Click Download workspace

Importing an automation (upload)

Follow these steps to import an automation from a JSON file:

Go to the automation editor
Right-click in the blank canvas
Click Upload workspace
Select a JSON file containing an automation from the wizard that appears

Note:

Importing automations from a JSON file should only be done with files exported from the automations editor.
Automations cannot be shared or added to shared or managed spaces. You may export as per above to share the automation with other users.

The information in this article is provided as-is and to be used at own discretion. Depending on tool(s) used, customization(s), and/or other factors ongoing support on the solution below may not be provided by Qlik Support.

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Qlik Automate: How to import and export automations

Exporting an automation (download)

Importing an automation (upload)