> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bruno-a6972042-docs-clustered-top-nav-v2.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Import Export Environment Variables You can import and export environment variables (collection and global) to share them across teams or back them up for later use. Bruno allows you to configure and export default environment for your collection. You can find more information about default environment in the [Default Environment](/variables/environment-variables#default-environment) page. ## Accessing Import/Export Options 1. Go to the **Environments** section (top right corner). Environment Variables location 2. Click on **Configure** to access the environment settings. 3. You will see the **Import** and **Export** options in the left sidebar. Export Option ## Importing Environment Variables The import feature accepts environment files in both **Bruno** and **Postman** formats. ### Steps to Import 1. Click on the **Import** button in the environment configuration screen. Export env 2. Select the environment file you want to import. 3. The variables will be added to your environment (global or collection, depending on which you're configuring). Import Environment ## Exporting Environment Variables ### Steps to Export 1. Go to the **Environments** section. 2. Click on **Configure**. 3. Click the **Export** button. Export env 4. If you have multiple environments, select which environments you want to export. 5. Choose the location where you want to save the exported JSON file. Export Collection Environment Location 6. The environment variables will be saved as a JSON file that can be shared or backed up. The export procedure is the same for both collection and global environment variables. Secret variables (variables marked as secret) will not be included in the exported JSON file for security reasons.