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How to import settings on SonicWall ?
10/14/2021 
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Description
This article covers on how to import settings file to a SonicWall firewall.
Resolution
Resolution for SonicOS 7.X
This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.5 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 7.X firmware.
To import a previously saved preferences file into the firewall:
- Login to the SonicWall firewall and navigate to Device|Settings| Firmware & Backups.
- Click Import/Export Configuration and Select Import Configuration.
- The Import Configuration dialog displays.
- Click Browse to locate the file, which has a *.exp file name extension.
- Select the preferences file with the configuration settings you want to import.
- Click Import. The security appliance restarts automatically once the import is completed.
- Click on Export Local Copy to save a copy of the config file on the local machine.
CAUTION: It is recommended that you create a backup, either locally or to the cloud, before proceeding to import the configuration file.
Please check the for link for instructions on creating a configuration backup How Can I Save A Backup Settings File From A SonicWall Firewall?
Resolution for SonicOS 6.5
This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware.
To import a previously saved preferences file into the firewall:
- Login to the SonicWall firewall and navigate to Manage | Firmware & Backups.
- Click Import/Export Configuration and Select Import Configuration
- Click Proceed to Import.
- The Import Configuration dialog displays.
- Click Choose File to locate the file, which has a *.exp file name extension.
- Select the preferences file with the configuration settings you want to import.
- Click Import. The security appliance restarts automatically.
CAUTION: It is recommended that you create a backup, either locally or to the cloud, before proceeding to import the configuration file.
Please check the for link for instructions on creating a configuration backup How Can I Save A Backup Settings File From A SonicWall Firewall?
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