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# Migrate transformations after Itential Platform upgrade

> How to migrate a JSON Schema Transformation (JST) after upgrading Itential Platform to the most current available version.

This page explains how to migrate a JSON Schema Transformation (JST) after upgrading Itential Platform to the latest version.

## Before you begin

Before upgrading, back up your database using the `mongodump` utility, which creates a binary export of the database contents. See the [mongodump documentation](https://docs.mongodb.com/database-tools/mongodump/) for instructions.

For upgrade instructions, see the [Platform upgrade guide](/maintain/upgrade). Review all prerequisites and verify that the correct dependency packages are installed before proceeding.

## Export and import transformations

Migrating a JST is a two-step process: export the JST before upgrading, then import it into the upgraded platform.

### Export the JST

#### Set user permissions

From the Itential Platform home page, click **Admin Essentials** in the left navbar and select **Authorization** in the Quick Start card. Set user permissions for the JST application.

#### Navigate to Transformations

Go to **Studio > Transformations** and search for the transformation you want to export.

#### Export

Click the **menu button (⋮)** in the upper-left and select **Export transformation**. A copy of the `.json` file is downloaded to your system.

### Import the JST

#### Open the import dialog

Click **Import Workflow** in the Quick Start card, or click the **Import** icon in the top toolbar on the upper-left of the Studio page.

#### Select transformation type

Select **Transformation** from the dropdown menu and choose **Import new**.

#### Select the file

Click **Choose New File**, navigate to the location where the `.json` file is saved, and select it. Click **Open** to upload the file.

#### Complete the import

Click **Import**. A success banner confirms the JST was imported. Open the **Transformations** collection from the side navigation menu — the imported transformation appears in the list.

The **Import and update existing** option automatically opens the imported file in the transformation canvas. If the import fails, confirm the `JST-ENGINE` version from the MongoDB documentation.

> How to migrate a JSON Schema Transformation (JST) after upgrading Itential Platform to the most current available version.