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# Export & Import auctions

The **Export & Import** feature lets you quickly back up auctions, move auctions between stores, or create multiple auctions in bulk using a file.

This is useful when you want to reuse auction settings or manage many auctions at once.

With this feature, you can:

* Export existing auctions to a file
* Edit auction settings in bulk
* Import auctions back into the app
* Duplicate auctions without re-creating them manually

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### ⬆️ Export auctions

Exporting allows you to download your auction data as a file.

#### Steps to export auctions

 1\. Open the app > click **Auctions** 

 2\. Tick to auction you want to delete

3\. Click **Export auction** button > The auction will be immediately export to json file

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#### Edit the export file (optional)

After exporting, you can open the file to make changes.

Common use cases:

* Update auction start or end times
* Adjust starting prices or bid increments
* Duplicate auctions by copying rows
* Prepare auctions for future campaigns

⚠️ **Important:**

* Do not change column names
* Keep required fields filled
* Follow the original format exactly

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### ⬇️ Import auctions

Importing lets you upload auctions from a file into Tipo Auction.

#### Steps to import auctions

&#x20;1\. Open the app > click **Auctions**&#x20;

&#x20;2\. Click **Import** at the right corner > a popup will show up and let you add the auction JSON file &#x20;

3\. After uploading the file, click **Import** button

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Please note that only the json file exported from our app is allowed to be added here

Once completed, the auctions will appear in your auction list.

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