---
title: How to Import and Export a Policy
description: How to Import and Export a Policy
author: jamiejdt
ms.assetid: c86455de-2096-4bb1-b9d3-22efb42f3317
ms.pagetype: mdop, virtualization
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.sitesec: library
ms.prod: w7
ms.date: 06/16/2016
---


# How to Import and Export a Policy


A MED-V workspace policy can be imported into MED-V or exported from MED-V.

## How to Import a Policy


**To import an existing policy**

1.  In the **Policy** module, on the **Policy** menu, select **Import**.

2.  In the **Import policy** dialog box, browse to the file containing the policy to import.

3.  Click **Open**.

    The policy is imported, replacing the existing policy.

## How to Export a Policy


**To export a policy**

1.  In the **Policy** module, on the **Policy** menu, select **Export**.

2.  In the **Export policy** dialog box, browse to the directory where the policy will be exported.

3.  Enter a name for the policy file.

4.  Click **Save**.

    The policy is exported.

## Related topics


[Creating a MED-V Workspace](creating-a-med-v-workspacemedv-10-sp1.md)

[Using the MED-V Management Console User Interface](using-the-med-v-management-console-user-interface.md)