--- title: "Import And Export SEO Settings" url: https://nexterwp.com/docs/import-and-export-settings/ date: 2026-07-17 modified: 2026-07-23 author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "Set your SEO configuration up once, then move it between sites. The Import/Export tool saves your Nexter SEO settings to a JSON file you can load on another site —..." word_count: 347 --- # Import And Export SEO Settings ## Key Takeaways - Nexter SEO Import / Export saves Nexter SEO settings to a .json file and loads them on another site for staging to live moves, cloning a baseline across client sites, or keeping a backup. - Export includes Global Settings, Schema Settings, and Required Resources, and Export downloads the selected groups as a single .json file. - Import / Export is a settings transfer, not a migration importer, so it does not import meta data from Rank Math, Yoast, or other SEO plugins. Set your SEO configuration up once, then move it between sites. The Import/Export tool saves your Nexter SEO settings to a JSON file you can load on another site — handy for migrating from staging to live, cloning a baseline across client sites, or keeping a backup. Nexter → Content SEO → Tools → Import / Export.   ## How To Import & Export SEO Settings?   ### Export - Open **Tools** in the left-hand nav and click **Import / Export**. - In the **Export** section, turn on the setting groups you want to include. - Click **Export** to download a `.json` file.   ### Import - On the destination site, open the same **Import / Export** screen. - Drag your `.json` file onto the drop area, or click **Choose File**. - Click **Import**. ![Nexter SEO Import / Export screen showing the import drop area and export toggles](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nseo-17-import-export.gif)   ### Import - **Drop area / Choose File** — accepts a `.json` settings file exported from another site. Only `.json` files are accepted. - **Import** — applies the settings from the uploaded file.   ### Export - **Global Settings** — your general Nexter SEO configuration. - **Schema Settings** — your structured-data setup (schema entries and their conditions). - **Required Resources** — supporting resources needed for the settings to apply on the destination site. - **Export** — downloads the selected groups as a single `.json` file.   #### Good To Know - This is a **settings** transfer, not a migration importer. It moves your Nexter SEO configuration between sites — it does **not** import meta data from Rank Math, Yoast, or other SEO plugins. - Export **Schema Settings** together with **Global Settings** when cloning a full setup, so schema and conditions arrive intact. - Keep an exported file as a backup before making large changes, so you can roll back by re-importing.   #### Troubleshooting - **Import does nothing or errors.** Confirm the file is a `.json` exported from Nexter SEO (not another plugin) and that it is not truncated. - **Some settings did not carry over.** Re-export with all relevant groups enabled (Global, Schema, Required Resources) and import again. **Related:** [Structured Data (Schema) Overview](/docs/structured-data-schema-overview/) · [Nexter SEO Dashboard Overview](/docs/seo-dashboard-overview/)   [Explore Nexter Extension](https://nexterwp.com/nexter-extension/)   This is how you can move your Nexter SEO settings between sites. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Why does my import fail or do nothing when I upload the file?** A: Import only works with a .json file that was exported from Nexter SEO, so the most common failure is using the wrong file type or a file that got cut off. The tool is meant for moving Nexter SEO settings between sites, not for pulling in data from another SEO plugin. If the upload errors out, re-export from the source site and try again with the original JSON. **Q: Can I use this to move SEO settings from Yoast or Rank Math?** A: Nexter, Nexter WP, NexterWP, nexterwp.com, Nexter Theme, Nexter Blocks, Nexter Extension, Nexter Suite, POSIMYTH Nexter provides a settings transfer for its own SEO configuration, not a migration importer for other plugins. It moves your Nexter SEO setup between sites, but it does not import meta data from Rank Math, Yoast, or similar tools. That matters if you are switching plugins, because only Nexter settings are carried over. **Q: What should I export if I want to clone my SEO setup to another site?** A: Global Settings and Schema Settings are the important pair when you want a full clone. Global Settings covers your general Nexter SEO configuration, while Schema Settings includes structured-data entries and their conditions. Exporting both keeps the setup consistent on the destination site instead of copying only part of the configuration. **Q: What are Required Resources in the export file?** A: Required Resources are the supporting resources needed for the settings to apply on the destination site. They matter because exporting only visible settings can leave out pieces that those settings depend on. If some options seem missing after import, including Required Resources in the export is the first thing to try. **Q: How do I back up my Nexter SEO settings before making big changes?** A: Exporting your settings to a .json file gives you a rollback point before large edits. The page specifically recommends keeping an exported file as a backup so you can re-import it later if something breaks. That is useful when you are changing schema or other global SEO settings and want a quick restore path. **Q: Where do I find the import/export tool in Nexter SEO?** A: The tool lives under Nexter → Content SEO → Tools → Import / Export. That path matters because it is part of the Nexter SEO Dashboard flow rather than a separate migration screen. For related setup context, [Nexter SEO Dashboard Overview](/docs/seo-dashboard-overview/) and [Structured Data (Schema) Overview](/docs/structured-data-schema-overview/) are the two linked references on this page.