This is an archive version of the document. To get the most up-to-date information, see the current version.Importing Microsoft SharePoint Data
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To import document library or list, use either of the following PowerShell cmdlets:
- For PowerShell snap-in, use the following command.
Add-PsSnapin Microsoft.SharePoint.PowerShell Import-SPWeb -Identity "http://<web_server_name>/sites/<destination_site>" -Path "C:\<export_folder>" -NoFileCompression –IncludeUserSecurity |
- For SharePoint Management Shell, use the following command.
Import-SPWeb -Identity "http://<web_server_name>/sites/<destination_site>" -Path "C:\<export_folder>" -NoFileCompression –IncludeUserSecurity |
where:
- <web_server_name> — destination web server;
- <destination_site> — destination web site;
- <export_folder> — source folder containing exported library/list content.
To get extended help on the Import–SPWeb command, use the following command.
Get-Help Import-SPWeb -full |