# Export Instance Data in CSV Format

## Problem

A user would like to export instance data in CSV format.

## Environment

* Platform9 Managed OpenStack - All Versions

## Procedure

1. [Install the OpenStack CLI](https://docs.platform9.com/support/getting-started-with-the-openstack-command-line/) and source your credentials as instructed therein.
2. Run the following command outputting the data to a file location of your choice.

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```none
# openstack server list --project [projectName] --format csv > [/path/to/file.csv]
```

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## Additional Information

[OpenStack Docs - CLI Command Output](https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/OpenStackClient/HumanInterfaceGuidelines#Command_Output)


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