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title: export
description: "## What is the export permission in WordPress? The export permission allows users to export all the content and media from a WordPress site. This permission will not work unless you also have the [import](https://publishpress.com/knowledge-base/import/) permission. If you have both…"
url: "https://publishpress.com/knowledge-base/export-permission/"
updated: "2026-10-14"
category: WordPress Permissions / WordPress Permissions
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# export

## What is the export permission in WordPress?

The export permission allows users to export all the content and media from a WordPress site.

This permission will not work unless you also have the [import](https://publishpress.com/knowledge-base/import/) permission.

If you have both the export and import permissions, you will be able to go to "Tools" and then "Export". From here, you can choose content and click "Download Export File".

![Download Export File](https://publishpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/download-export-file-1024x418.png)
Download Export File

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## Who has the export permission?

The export permission is available on single WordPress sites and on multisite networks.

By default, the export permission is only given to [Super Admins](https://publishpress.com/links/super-admin) and Administrators.

Users not in these roles are not allowed to export site data.

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## How to control who has the export permission

You can control who has the export permission by installing the [PublishPress Capabilities](https://publishpress.com/links/capabilities) plugin.

- After installing [PublishPress Capabilities](https://publishpress.com/links/capabilities), go to "Capabilities" in your WordPress admin menu.
- Using the dropdown in the top-left corner, choose the role you want to edit.
- Click the "Admin" tab.
- Check the box labelled "export".

![](https://publishpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/export-1024x473.png)
Export Checkbox