> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://coconut-grid.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Backup & Restore

Backup and restore items using JSON files for migration or recovery.

Each folder and item has a `Key` field. The key is used during import and export for backup and migration. The data grid displays default columns for folder key and item key.

## Open Backup & Restore

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Backup & Restore">
    * Go to the `Coconut Grid Settings` tab
    * Click **Backup & Restore**
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Export Items

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select items">
    * Select items from the data grid
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Export dialog">
    * Click **Export** from the quick buttons
    * The `Export Items` dialog opens
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export file">
    * Click **Export**
    * A JSON file is downloaded
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Import Items

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Import dialog">
    * Click **Import** from the quick buttons
    * The `Import Items` dialog opens
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select file">
    * Drag and drop a JSON file into the dialog or click to select a file
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select items">
    * `Available Items` displays items in the JSON file
    * Click items to select what you want to import
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose import option">
    * Select one of the following.
      * `Upsert records by key`
      * `Create new records in selected folder`
    * Select `Owner`
      * Applies only to new items, not updated items
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import">
    * Click **Import** to start the process
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Delete Items

<Steps>
  <Step title="Delete items">
    * Select items from the data grid
    * Click **Delete** from the quick buttons
    * Click **Delete** to confirm
  </Step>
</Steps>