How to Export a Candidate Configuration

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Created On 09/26/18 19:16 PM - Last Modified 12/24/25 03:43 AM

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This article explains how to export a candidate configuration.

Save the candidate configuration under GUI: Device > Setup > Operations >Save named configuration snapshot.
Enter the desired name. This will save the "candidate configuration" with the given name.
To save the configuration to the computer, Select "Export named configuration snapshot".
In the dropdown menu, select the given name.
The candidate configuration under the name is exported/saved in the computer.
Screenshots for saving the configuration and exporting the configuration below.

Save the named configuration

Export named configuration snapshot

The Save named configuration snapshot option saves the candidate configuration to a file after entering a filename.
The Save candidate configuration option overwrites the current saved candidate configuration.
It is not possible to go to a previously saved candidate version when using "saved candidate configuration"
So the "save named configuration snapshot" is the best option.