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# Introduction

fmtc\_plus\_sharing Module

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The [`fmtc_plus_sharing`](https://github.com/JaffaKetchup/fmtc_plus_sharing) module is required to use the import/export functionality.

See the [Additional Setup](/v8/get-started/additional-setup.md#fmtc_plus_sharing-installation-and-setup) instructions to add this module.
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Note that some tile servers, such as Mapbox, forbid the sharing of their cached tiles, but this should still be acceptable as long as a user only imports their own exports (for example, backup purposes).
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It is possible to [export](/v8/import-and-export/exporting.md) an entire store (including tiles and metadata) to a standalone file that can be easily shared and distributed between devices, then [imported](/v8/import-and-export/importing.md) on any device.

For example, they can be used to create backup systems, sharing systems, or to distribute a preset package of tiles to all users without worrying about managing IO or managing assets!