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# Export DQ jobs

Export DQ jobs from Data Quality & Observability (self-hosted) to create a migration bundle you can import into a Data Quality & Observability (cloud) environment. You can select multiple jobs to include them in a single bundle.

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The export includes job and dataset configuration only. It does not include historical run data or connection credentials.
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## Prerequisites

* You have the **ROLE\_ADMIN** role in Data Quality & Observability (self-hosted).
* If dataset security is activated, confirm that you have access to all datasets you want to export.

## Steps

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In Data Quality & Observability (self-hosted), open the [Dataset Manager](/data-quality-self-hosted/core-concepts/dataset-directory/dataset-manager.md).
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Select the DQ jobs you want to export.
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Select **Bulk Actions > Bulk Export**.

<i class="fa-chevrons-right">:chevrons-right:</i> The export starts automatically. The export shows on the [Export History](/data-quality-self-hosted/admin-configuration/admin-console/export-history.md) page.
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{% step %}
The export is ready to be imported into Data Quality & Observability (cloud). See [Import DQ jobs](https://productresources.collibra.com/docs/collibra/latest/Content/UnifiedDataQuality/ta_import-dq-jobs.htm) for more information.
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## Related topics

[About DQ job export](/data-quality-self-hosted/admin-configuration/more-admin-settings/job-export-migration/about-dq-job-export.md)