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# How to *export* your data from an Invidious instance
**This only works if you have an account.**
There's no data to export when browsing anonymously. \
<sup>*(technically, settings, but you have to copy them by hand)*</sup>
It's a simple process. Here are the steps:
1. Make sure you're logged in. If not, log in.
2. Go to *Preferences* (top right) \
![](images/Screenshot_20250526_084550.webp)
3. Scroll down. Under *Data preferences*, click *Import/export data* \
![](images/Screenshot_20250526_084857.webp)
4. Click on *Export Invidious data as JSON* \
![](images/Screenshot_20250526_085010.webp)
5. A file named *subscription_manager.json* will be downloaded. This is your data. \
It only contains subscriptions and settings - all the stuff stored!
# How to *import* your data to an Invidious instance
1. Create an account on the target instance.
2. Go to *Preferences* (top right) \
![](images/Screenshot_20250526_084550.webp)
3. Scroll down. Under *Data preferences*, click *Import/export data* \
![](images/Screenshot_20250526_084857.webp)
4. Click *Browse...* near *Import Invidious JSON data*. Select the *subscription_manager.json* downloaded earlier. \
![](images/Screenshot_20250526_085948.webp)
5. Click *Import*. \
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6. If all went good, you'll be redirected to the main page.