> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.prismacloud.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.prismacloud.io/admin-guide/32/runtime-defense/import-export-individual-rules.md).

# Import and export individual rules

Prisma Cloud lets you import and export rules from one Console to another. Every rule created in Prisma Cloud under the **Defend** section has copy and export buttons in the **Actions** menu. An import button is located at the bottom of every rule table.

## Copying rules

To copy a rule:

1. Go to **Defend > Runtime > {Vulnerabilities | Compliance | Access}**.
2. Click **Actions > Copy** for the rule you want to copy.

   A dialog box named **Edit copy of….** opens.
3. Make any desired changes to the copied rule.
4. Click **Save**.

## Exporting rules

Click **Actions > Export** next to any rule to export it in json format.

**Example**

```json
{
  "name": "Default - ignore Prisma Cloud components",
  "owner": "system",
  "modified": "2017-05-31T20:47:21.573Z",
  "effect": "alert",
  "resources": {
    "hosts": [
      "*"
    ],
    "images": [
      "docker.io/twistlock/private:console*"
    ],
    "labels": [
      "*"
    ],
    "containers": [
      "twistlock_console"
    ],
    "services": []
  },
  .
  .
  .
}
```

## Importing rules

A rule can be imported into Console in JSON format. To capture a rule in JSON format, use the export function described above.


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