Import and export feature availability and limits

When migrating from another platform, Excel, or Google Sheets, import your work into ClickUp to ensure no information is lost.

You can also export your Workspace data from ClickUp at any time.

Importing by plan

Unlimited imports are available via the Import page on all plans.

Exporting by plan

Free Forever and Unlimited plans can only export five List, Table, or Form views. 

Take a look at our pricing page for more info.

Exporting permissions

Workspace data can be exported using the Workspace export settings. You can also export List and Table views, Docs, Dashboard cards, Whiteboards, and Form responses can also be exported.

There are two Workspace-level permissions for exports:

  • Export Views: Allows users to export List and Table views, Docs, Dashboard cards, Whiteboards, and Form responses to external formats, such as CSV or PDF. 
    • To export views, users must have permissions at both the Workspace level and the location level. For example, to export a List view, a member must have at least Edit permission to that List, and the Export Views permission must be activated for their user role. 
  • Exporting: Allows users to export task data via the Workspace export settings.  

The Workspace permission varies by user role. 

Export Views and Exporting permissions for Free Forever, Unlimited, and Business Plans

This table details both export permissions on Free Forever, Unlimited, and Business Plans:

User role Can export List and Table views, Docs, Dashboard cards, Whiteboards, and Form responses? Can export task data via the Workspace export setting?

View only guests

Limited members view only

No No

Free Forever guests

Permission controlled guests

Limited members

No No
Members Yes, if they have Edit or higher permissions to the location. No

 

Admins

Owners

Yes, if they have Edit or higher permissions to the location. Yes

Export Views permission for Business Plus and Enterprise Plans

On Business Plus and Enterprise Plans, the default Export Views custom role permission can be edited. Learn more about editing custom role permissions.

This table details the Export Views permission per user role on Business Plus and Enterprise Plans:

User role Can export List and Table views, Docs, Dashboard cards, Whiteboards, and Form responses?

View only guests

Permission controlled guests

Limited members view only

Limited members

No

Members

Admins

Owners

Yes, if they have Edit or higher permissions to the location.

This custom role permission is activated by default and can be deactivated. 

Workspace exporting permissions for Business Plus and Enterprise Plans

On Business Plus and Enterprise Plans, the default Exporting permission can be edited. 
Learn more about editing custom role permissions.

This table details the Exporting permission per user role on Business Plus and Enterprise Plans:

User role Can export task data via the Workspace export setting?

View only guests

Permission controlled guests

Limited members view only

Limited members

No
Members This custom role permission is deactivated by default and can be activated to allow members to export. 

Admins

Owners

Yes

This custom role permission is activated by default and can be deactivated. 

Importing permissions

This table shows importing permissions for each user role:

User role Can import data into a Workspace?

Free Forever guests

View only guests

Permission controlled guests

Limited members

Limited members view only

No
Members On the Business Plus or Enterprise Plan, members with the Importing custom role permission can import.

Admins 

Owners

Yes

Importing usage limits

You can perform up to 60 imports per day.

You may be prompted to upgrade once you've finished importing and start using specific features. Here are some feature limits for our Free Forever Plan:

  • 100 mb of storage for attachments
  • 60 Custom Fields 
  • 100 Lists and Folders per Space

Exporting limits

The following are exporting limits to be aware of:

Importing requirements

You must use our web app to import your work. You'll need a file that meets our format and data requirements.

Importing Custom Fields

Data imported as a ClickUp Custom Field will only be visible if the Custom Field ClickApp is activated