> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openlit.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Import Dashboard

> Learn how to import pre-built dashboard layouts in OpenLIT to quickly set up comprehensive monitoring views for your AI applications.

## What is it?

Dashboard import lets you load pre-built dashboard configurations from JSON files, instantly setting up complex monitoring layouts without manual widget creation. This is perfect for:

* **Quick Setup**: Deploy comprehensive monitoring in seconds
* **Best Practices**: Use proven dashboard templates
* **Team Sharing**: Share dashboard configurations across teams
* **Backup & Restore**: Restore previous dashboard configurations

<Steps titleSize="h4">
  <Step title="Access import">
    Navigate to your Dashboards Explorer and locate the **Import Layout** button in the top-right corner of the interface.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/openlit/o7M0DoQ9lLUZaVc9/images/dashboard-import-cta.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=o7M0DoQ9lLUZaVc9&q=85&s=365d77a742125abae8bbc2342ff9e981" width="3020" height="1714" data-path="images/dashboard-import-cta.png" />
    </Frame>

    Click the **Import Layout** button to open the import dialog.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload your dashboard JSON">
    The "Import Board Layout" dialog will appear with a file upload interface.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/openlit/o7M0DoQ9lLUZaVc9/images/dashboard-import-popup.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=o7M0DoQ9lLUZaVc9&q=85&s=3bff9fd2ae7337d9e5ab76b57d5f9021" width="3024" height="1724" data-path="images/dashboard-import-popup.png" />
    </Frame>

    You can upload your dashboard configuration in two ways:

    **Option 1 - Drag & Drop**:

    * Drag your `.json` dashboard file directly from your file explorer
    * Drop it into the designated upload area in the dialog

    **Option 2 - Browse & Select**:

    * Click anywhere in the upload area to open your system's file browser
    * Navigate to your dashboard file and select it
  </Step>

  <Step title="Your imported dashboard is now ready">
    You can immediately start monitoring your data with all the pre-configured widgets and layouts.
  </Step>
</Steps>