# Pipeline management

The *Pipelines* management page allows users to view and manage all pipelines created in the domain. Within Analysis, user can create a pipeline from a specific type of data, it will be listed in this management page. To access the page, click the gear button on the top right corner, choose **Settings**, then select **Pipelines** on the left.

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## Downloading a pipeline

To download a pipeline, click the **Download pipeline** in the *Actions* column. A file with the extension \*.pipeline will be download to the default download directory of your local computer.

## Importing a Pipeline

Within the Pipeline management page, you can upload a pipeline from your local computer. You can import a pipeline even before you create an analysis.

### From My Computer

1. To import a .pipeline file from your local machine, click on the **+ Import pipeline** button on the *Pipelines* management page
2. Click the **+ Choose** button
3. Browse to the location of the .pipeline file on your local machine and select it for upload. The selected file name will be displayed next to the *Choose pipeline* button
4. If you wish to give the pipeline a new name, type a new name into the *Rename pipeline* box and click **Import**

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