# Sharing Custom Records

### Download the JSON File

In the custom record editor (Admin > Customization > Custom Records) select the blue download button next to the custom record. This will download a .json file with the custom record formatting.<br>

*Do not edit this JSON formatting unless you are highly familiar with the* [*proper formatting*](/cad/api-integration/api-endpoints/general/custom-records.md#record-formatting)*. It is highly recommended to edit everything in the UI editor only.*

![Sonoran CAD - Download Custom Record Format](/files/-MKXJ_2L9EAKS2JRzAwK)

### Import a Shared JSON File

In the custom record editor (Admin > Customization > Custom Records) select the blue download button next to the custom record. This will download a .json file with the custom record formatting.

![Sonoran CAD - Import Custom Record JSON File](/files/-MKXKX97jp5RpaQSlkX2)

Paste in the JSON content from the download to populate the record editor with the new record format.

![Sonoran CAD - JSON Import Prompt](/files/-MKXLMp6105XVsuRNLlo)

From here, you can [edit the custom record and save it](/cad/tutorials/customization/creating-custom-record-and-report-types.md) as you normally would.


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