--- title: Import and Export Dairy Configuration (MyDC only) slug: help/en-us/pulse/dairy-configuration createdAt: 2026-02-09T13:08:53.972Z --- :::ExpandableHeading ### Required Permissions Only users who are assigned to a Role with Herd Configuration permissions can use this feature. Owners receive notifications regarding transfers via email. See [Edit Dairy User Permissions](docId\:gW6ZX7tfC4IhSbrtOzc_V) and [Manage Dairy Roles](docId:9YjUkdzFab0KkO1HW0Mxj) for more information. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Can't find this feature? Make sure it's included in your subscription! This feature/option is available only for MyDC subscribers. Click [here](docId:5i7xV63wGmRxMsoTYJaaA) to learn more about the different versions of PULSE. ::: Setting up new dairies can be a manual and repetitive process, especially when you need to use the same protocols, tasks, and reports for multiple farms. With the **Export/Import Dairy Configuration** feature, you can save the operational setup of one dairy and apply it to another in a few simple steps. You can find this feature under [Dairy](docId\:ezFEjZDkBcfov-b69AUPR) > [Settings](docId:9YYrYhgT7vo7uSloj53jm). ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/znxQD8HKkJcSPYhKv7Qon_dairy-config-main.png" size="30" isUploading="false" position="flex-start" width="1217" height="660" darkWidth="1217" darkHeight="660" showCaption="false"} First, export the configuration to save it to your computer. Then, when adding a dairy that requires the same settings, import the configuration to get the new dairy up and running quickly. Expand the topics below to learn more. :::ExpandableHeading ## Export a Configuration 1. Log into PULSE and select the dairy that has the configuration you want to copy. 2. Go to [Dairy](docId\:ezFEjZDkBcfov-b69AUPR) > [Settings](docId:9YYrYhgT7vo7uSloj53jm) and select the **Dairy Configuration** tab. 3. Click the expand button :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/2jnvf03dZUOXodVE_SIju_expand27x25.png" alt caption width="27" height="25"} for each category to choose specific configuration settings to include in the export. You can choose from: - **[Vetcodes](docId\:U3Gtf6CJZszPUZ6teGCKL)** - [Protocols (MyDC Only)](docId\:xQk4d5VHAlKGlnPdFmWXW) - **[Reports/Worklists](docId\:VNFY2CLLdoJhGpFVNcgfL)** - **[Dashboards](docId\:KWNRzwtq6Ozbo_8PevhZW)** - ****[HerdSights](docId\:bBB2u8B-ZVBhmnkVm4OsU) - **[Sounds](docId\:Aioi9n8OoxHTRjbqixt1Q)** 4. Click **Export Settings** at the top right of the page. 5. The system creates a configuration file and saves it to your local **Downloads** folder. The filename defaults to "dairy-name\_settings\_export\_date\_time.json". ::: ::::ExpandableHeading ## Import a Configuration Follow these steps to apply a saved configuration file to a new dairy. :::hint{type="success"} 🗒️ **NOTE:** PULSE limits the size of configuration files that can be imported to 10MB. ::: 1. Log into PULSE and add the new dairy in the [Dairy Support Management Tool](docId\:Nn7JTsikVEYryZSl883_9). 2. Go to [Dairy](docId\:ezFEjZDkBcfov-b69AUPR) > [Settings](docId:9YYrYhgT7vo7uSloj53jm) and select the **Dairy Configuration** tab. 3. Click **Import Settings **at the top right of the page. 4. Drag and drop the configuration file into the upload box, or click **browse** to navigate to a saved file. 5. Select the configuration file from your computer. 6. Click the **Compare with current settings** toggle :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/pS14Ozaep-sMYk8E3sx40_toggle-on.png" alt caption width="57" height="29"} to view both the imported and current settings by category. 7. Verify the settings and click** Import** at the top right of the page. When the process completes, a success message displays at the bottom of the page. :::hint{type="warning"} ⚠️** IMPORTANT: **Importing a configuration only affects operational settings. It does **not** overwrite or import any animal data from the source dairy. ::: :::: ## Best practices - **Create a template dairy:** Set up a dairy with your standardized configuration. Use this as your primary source for future imports in new dairies. - **Regional templates:** If you manage farms in different regions, create a template configuration for each region to account for local vetcodes or event conventions. - **Review during import:** While importing the configuration file to a new dairy, be sure to review and confirm that the dairy settings are correct. You can use the **Compare with current settings** toggle :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/pS14Ozaep-sMYk8E3sx40_toggle-on.png" alt caption width="57" height="29"} to check which settings will be overwritten.