--- title: How to Export, Import and Reset DriveHub Settings description: "Do you want a backup of your DriveHub setup, or do you want to move your settings and modules to another website? You can easily do this with **DriveHub**. The **Tools** screen keeps all the housekeeping in one place: you…" url: "https://sovlix.com/docs/how-to-export-import-and-reset-drivehub-settings/" updated: "2026-10-07" category: DriveHub / Settings --- # How to Export, Import and Reset DriveHub Settings Do you want a backup of your DriveHub setup, or do you want to move your settings and modules to another website? You can easily do this with **DriveHub**. The **Tools** screen keeps all the housekeeping in one place: you can save a backup file, bring it back later, clear old cached files when Google Drive changes do not show up, and reset everything if you want a fresh start. Here is an easy, step-by-step guide to help you use every tool! ## Step 1: Open the Tools Screen All the tools live at the bottom of the DriveHub settings menu: - Go to **DriveHub** > **Settings** from your WP-Admin. - Click on **Tools** at the bottom of the settings menu. [![Opening the Tools screen in DriveHub settings](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-01-open-tools.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-01-open-tools.webp) You will see three groups: **Saving and cache**, **Move your setup** and **Start over**. ## Step 2: Turn On Auto-save Settings (optional) Tired of clicking **Save changes** every time? The first row in **Saving and cache** is **Auto-save Settings**. It is off by default: - While it is off, a bar appears at the bottom of the screen whenever you change a setting. It shows how many changes you made. Click **Save changes** to keep them, or **Discard** to undo them. - Click the **Auto-save Settings** switch to turn it on. [![The Auto-save Settings switch, off by default](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-02-auto-save.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-02-auto-save.webp) From now on, DriveHub saves each change for you: - A switch, button or dropdown saves about a second after you change it. - A text field saves when you click outside it, or when you stop typing for a moment. - The bar at the bottom becomes a small **Saving…** note, then **All changes saved**. [![Auto-save turned on, with the All changes saved note at the bottom](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-10-auto-save-on.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-10-auto-save-on.webp) This works on every settings tab. Turn the switch off again any time to go back to the **Save changes** bar. ## Step 3: Clear Cached Files DriveHub keeps a short-lived copy of your Google Drive file lists so pages load faster. If you renamed, moved or added files in Google Drive and your website still shows the old version, clear the cache: - Find **Clear Cached Files** in the **Saving and cache** group. - Click on **Clear Cache**. [![The Clear Cache button in the Saving and cache group](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-03-clear-cache.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-03-clear-cache.webp) A small window asks **Are you sure?**: - Click **Clear cache** to confirm, or **Cancel** to go back. [![Confirming that you want to clear the cached files](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-04-clear-cache-confirm.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-04-clear-cache-confirm.webp) DriveHub shows **Cache cleared and re-sync triggered.** and loads fresh file lists from Google Drive the next time they are needed. This is safe to run at any time; it does not touch your files, settings or modules. ## Step 4: Export Your Data Exporting saves your DriveHub setup to a JSON file on your computer. It is a good idea to do this before you make big changes, move your website, or reset your settings: - Go to the **Move your setup** group and find **Export Data**. - From the dropdown, choose what you want to save: - **Export All (Settings, Modules, Members' Files)**: everything in one file. - **Settings Only**: your choices from every settings tab. - **Modules Only**: all the modules you have built, with their settings. - **Members' Files Only**: the private Google Drive folders you linked to your users. - Click on **Export**. [![Choosing what to export and clicking Export](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-05-export-data.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-05-export-data.webp) Your browser downloads a file named like `drivehub-export-all-2026-10-07.json`, and DriveHub shows **Export downloaded.** Keep this file somewhere safe. **Note:** The export never includes your Google Client ID and Client Secret, and your connected Google accounts are not part of the file. On a new website, connect your Google account again from **DriveHub** > **Settings** > **Google Drive**. ## Step 5: Import Your Data Importing brings back the data from an exported file. Use it to restore a backup or to load your setup on another website: - In the **Move your setup** group, find **Import Data**. - Click on **Import**. - Pick the `.json` file you exported earlier. [![The Import button in the Move your setup group](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-06-import-data.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-06-import-data.webp) Before anything changes, DriveHub asks **Are you sure?** and reminds you that the file will replace your current settings and data: - Click **Import** to continue, or **Cancel** to stop. [![Confirming the import of an exported DriveHub file](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-07-import-confirm.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-07-import-confirm.webp) When it finishes, DriveHub shows **Import successful.** and, when the file has modules, how many were created and updated (for example, **Modules: 3 created, 0 updated.**). Reload the page and your imported settings and modules appear. This is how you carry your settings and modules to another site: export on the old site, then import the file on the new one. **Important:** An import replaces the matching data on this site and cannot be undone. Export your current setup first if there is anything you want to keep. ## Step 6: Reset Settings (optional) If your settings got messy and you want to start from scratch, you can put every setting back to its default value: - Go to the **Start over** group and find **Reset Settings**. - Click on **Reset**. [![The Reset button in the Start over group](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-08-reset-settings.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-08-reset-settings.webp) DriveHub asks **Are you sure?** and recommends exporting your settings first: - Click **Reset** to confirm, or **Cancel** to keep your settings. [![Confirming the settings reset](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-09-reset-confirm.webp)](https://sovlix.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drivehub-tools-09-reset-confirm.webp) DriveHub shows **Settings reset to defaults. Reloading…** and reloads the screen. A reset only touches the options on the settings tabs; your modules and connected Google accounts stay as they are. And that's it. You now know how to back up, restore, refresh and reset DriveHub whenever you need to. ## Benefits of Using the DriveHub Tools - **Safe backups:** Save your whole setup to one small file before you try something new. - **Faster moves:** Carry your settings and modules to a new website without building them again. - **Fresh file lists:** Clear the cache when Google Drive changes do not show up on your site. - **Clean start:** Reset all settings to their defaults in two clicks. - **No surprises:** Every risky action asks you to confirm first. With the **DriveHub** Tools screen, looking after your Google Drive setup takes only a minute.