# How to migrate list from one site collection to another site collection?

A SharePoint list is a collection of data that gives you and your co-workers a flexible way to organize information. Follow the steps mentioned below to migrate a list from one site collection to another.

### Step 1: Export the list

- Login to SharePoint and go to **List Settings.**
- Under the **Permissions and Management** section click **Save list as template.**

### Step 2: Export list to another site collection

- On the top-level site of the site collection containing the list that you want to copy, click **Site Settings.**
- In the **Galleries** section, click **List templates.**
- On the List Template Gallery page, select the check box next to list template that you want to export.
- In the ribbon Click **Download a Copy.**

### Step 3: Uploading the list to a new site collection.

- You should now have a .stp file. Now go to the site collection you want to copy the list to.
- Click **Site Settings.**
- In the **Galleries** section, click **List templates.**
- Click on the **Documents** tab.
- Click **Upload Document**.
- Click **Choose File** and navigate and choose the .stp file you downloaded.
- Click **Ok.**

To ease your SharePoint migration process, try using [ManageEngine SharePoint Manager Plus](https://www.manageengine.com/sharepoint-management-reporting/). Using this tool, you can run the migration process for both SharePoint On-premises and [Sharepoint Online](https://www.manageengine.com/sharepoint-management-reporting/sharepoint-office365-migration-tool.html) when it's convenient for your users to make sure the everyday functioning of your organization isn't affected, and end users have uninterrupted uptime.

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