# Exporting Service Provider Metadata

Prior to this, you must export the metadata. To export the Service Provider metadata, follow these steps:

1. Select ≡ > **Admin** > **Integration**.
2. In the Explorer pane, under **Single Sign On**, select **Service Providers** to display a list of Service Providers.
3. Select the Service Provider you want to export.
4. Make note of the string listed in the **Service Identifier** field.
5. Copy the XML data in the **Service Provider Metadata** fieldand store it in a text file. You will be referencing this file as part of the export, so it is advisable to store it in an appropriate location, and name it accordingly.