# Export Users

The Export Users step retrieves all user definitions from the selected plan and exports them to a file (`users.json`) stored in the project folder on the server. This includes user metadata such as user identifiers and associated license information.

## Prerequisite steps

There are no prerequisite steps for this migration step.

## Step details

* Output files:

  * `users.json`: Contains all user metadata defined in the plan.
  * `userMappings.json`: Maps users from the Qlik Sense Client-Managed environment to corresponding identities in Qlik Cloud. This file is used by downstream steps to correctly transfer object ownership and apply assignments.

* Purpose:  
  This step ensures that all necessary user references are preserved and available for other steps like application ownership transfer, space assignments, and sheet migrations.

## Notes

* Users must already exist in the Qlik Cloud tenant for assignments or ownership changes to succeed. This step does not provision or invite users to Qlik Cloud.
* The `userMappings.json` file is essential for enabling accurate mapping of app and sheet ownership during migration.

## Related steps

* [Import Users](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/migration/Content/AnalyticsMigrationTool/Managing-Migration-Steps/Users/Import-Users.htm)