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Import Dashboard

What is it?

Dashboard import lets you load pre-built dashboard configurations from JSON files, instantly setting up complex monitoring layouts without manual widget creation. This is perfect for:

  • Quick Setup: Deploy comprehensive monitoring in seconds
  • Best Practices: Use proven dashboard templates
  • Team Sharing: Share dashboard configurations across teams
  • Backup & Restore: Restore previous dashboard configurations

Access import

Navigate to your Dashboards Explorer.

Dashboards Explorer where you can import a board layout

Open the import dialog from the Dashboards Explorer to start importing a layout.

Upload your dashboard JSON

The "Import Board Layout" dialog will appear with a file upload interface.

Import Board Layout dialog with a file upload interface

You can upload your dashboard configuration in two ways:

Option 1 - Drag & Drop:

  • Drag your .json dashboard file directly from your file explorer
  • Drop it into the designated upload area in the dialog

Option 2 - Browse & Select:

  • Click anywhere in the upload area to open your system's file browser
  • Navigate to your dashboard file and select it

Your imported dashboard is now ready

You can immediately start monitoring your data with all the pre-configured widgets and layouts.

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