# Exporting and Importing Parallels Client Settings

You can export current Parallels Client settings to a file to have a backup or to import the settings into Parallels Client installed on a different computer. The following settings are exported:

* All existing connections including all individual connection properties.
* Parallels Client preferences (global options).

To export the current Parallels Client settings to a file, click **File** on the main toolbar and then click **Export Settings**. In the dialog that opens, specify a file name and destination folder. Click **Save** to export the settings. The file is saved with the ".2xc" extension.

To import the settings, click **File** > **Import Settings**. In the dialog that opens, select the ".2xc" file and click **Open**. Please note that the imported settings override the current Parallels Client settings.


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