Import and export addon lists

Move your addons to another computer, or share them, with an addon string.

WowUp can turn the list of addons installed for a game version into a piece of text, an addon string. Import it to install the same addons on another computer, keep it to restore your setup later, or share it with a friend.

Opening Import/Export

Open the menu at the right end of the My Addons toolbar and choose Import/Export Addons.

The My Addons menu with Import/Export Addons

Export

The Export tab shows the addon string for the selected game version. Copy it and keep it, or send it wherever you need it.

The string only lists addons. It has nothing that identifies you, so it's safe to share.

The Export tab

Import

On the Import tab, paste an addon string, with the paste button or your keyboard, then select Import.

The Import tab

Installing

WowUp compares the string with what you have and lists each addon:

  • New addons get the latest version when you select Install.
  • No Change addons are already installed, and are left as they are.
  • Conflict addons are installed already but differ, for example in version or source. WowUp says why, and leaves them alone.
Addons listed after importing a string