---
title: Importing a branch
description: Import branches from previously exported snapshot files to share and restore Trust Framework definitions and policies across users and environments.
component: pingauthorize
version: 10.2
page_id: pingauthorize:pingauthorize_policy_administration_guide:paz_import_branch
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingauthorize/10.2/pingauthorize_policy_administration_guide/paz_import_branch.html
revdate: June 28, 2023
section_ids:
  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
---

# Importing a branch

Import branches from previously exported snapshot files to share and restore Trust Framework definitions and policies across users and environments.

## About this task

A snapshot file contains all the entities and policies from an existing branch. You can share the file like any other file. For more information about creating snapshots, see [Generating snapshots](paz_generate_snapshots.html).

## Steps

1. Click Branch Manager.

2. Click Version Control.

3. Click [icon: plus, set=fa]and select Import Snapshot.

4. Select the appropriate snapshot file.

5. Specify a name for the branch.

6. Click Import.