Summary
Metabase lets you export the contents of a question or dashboard so you can share it in a meeting, email, or wider report. This article covers the most common export options and some sensible rules for sharing data.
Who this is for
Business users who need to take Metabase output and use it somewhere else.
Exporting a single question
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Open the question from your dashboard or directly in Metabase.
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Look for the download option, usually shown as an icon in the corner of the visualisation.
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Choose the format you need, for example CSV, Excel, or JSON.
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Save the file to a location you trust.
Exporting a dashboard
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Use the dashboard sharing or export options, depending on what has been enabled for your account
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For visual snapshots, a screenshot may be the simplest option
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For raw data, export each underlying question
Sharing safely
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Only share exports with people who are entitled to see the data
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Save files to your organisation's secure storage, not personal drives
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Label exports with the date they were pulled, as data may have changed since
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Delete old copies you no longer need
What KTS may need from you
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The name of the question or dashboard
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The format you tried to export
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The exact error shown on screen, if any
When to contact the service desk
Contact the service desk if exports are failing, if a format you need is not available, or if you need help setting up a scheduled export.