# Copy fields from one module to another **URL:** \ **Category:** CMS Development\ **Created:** [December 9, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/copy-fields-from-one-module-to-another/95721 "2023-12-09T11:56:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DM2](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/dm2/32/39641_2.png) [@DM2](https://community.hubspot.com/u/DM2)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/copy-fields-from-one-module-to-another/95721/1 "2023-12-09T11:56:07Z")
Hi Is it possible to copy a group of fields from one modue to another? I’m aware you can clone modules, but I would like to be able to copy over a complicated set of fields that I’ve created in one module to a number of exisiting ones. Alternatively is there a way of having some kind of global include that can be shared amongst modules? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![SteveHTM](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/stevehtm/32/22074_2.png) [@SteveHTM](https://community.hubspot.com/u/SteveHTM)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/copy-fields-from-one-module-to-another/95721/2 "2023-12-09T21:05:05Z")
@DM2 - There may be cleverer options, but I’d suggest use of the CLI tools features: - fetch the module with the complicated fields setup to your local evironment - copy the meta data files from this module to your new module - upload the new module and all the field options will be replicated. Hope this is helpful. Steve ---
**Author:** ![shaider4](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/shaider4/32/200867_2.png) [@shaider4](https://community.hubspot.com/u/shaider4)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/copy-fields-from-one-module-to-another/95721/3 "2023-12-11T11:56:33Z")
Here’s what I always do: 1. **Navigate to the Module:** 2. **Select Records:** 3. **View and Edit Record:** 4. **Copy Field Values:** 5. **Navigate to the Target Module:** 6. **Edit Record:** 7. **Paste Field Values:** 8. **Save Changes:** ---
**Author:** ![SamDuckett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/977dab/32.png) [@SamDuckett](https://community.hubspot.com/u/SamDuckett)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/copy-fields-from-one-module-to-another/95721/4 "2026-01-22T11:48:42Z")
In theory, could this cause issues due to having identical id’s across modules in their fields.json files? ---
**Author:** ![jaymewelch](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/jaymewelch/32/41908_2.png) [@jaymewelch](https://community.hubspot.com/u/jaymewelch)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/copy-fields-from-one-module-to-another/95721/5 "2026-01-22T18:38:23Z")
Not sure since there is a relationship with the module. Does the pair create a unique instance, or is it strictly by field ID?. Either way, it would definitely make sense to generate new IDs when it’s copied over. ---
**Author:** ![Berangere](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/berangere/32/220784_2.png) [@Berangere](https://community.hubspot.com/u/Berangere)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/copy-fields-from-one-module-to-another/95721/6 "2026-01-27T16:55:39Z")
Hi @SamDuckett, and thanks so much @jaymewelch for your contribution on the HubSpot Community! So, field IDs in fields.json are generally unique UUIDs that identify each field within a module. When you copy a module’s metadata files and upload them as a new module, HubSpot will recognize it as a separate module with its own field instances. For best results and to prevent any conflicts, it’s a good idea to generate new IDs for your copied fields. You can do this by: - Manually updating the id values in your copied fields.json, or - Using the CLI’s hs create module command to set up a fresh module structure, then bringing in your field configurations (without reusing the old IDs). Field IDs are UUIDs (for example, “id”: “357bacfa-2bb8-e996-4589-f55e10d4f1d4”), and each one should be unique. Here are some resources for reference: - [Module and theme fields](https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/cms/reference/fields/module-theme-fields) - [Module and Theme Fields Overview](https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/cms/reference/fields/overview) - [Write module and theme fields using JavaScript](https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/cms/start-building/building-blocks/fields/write-fields-using-javascript) This approach will help keep your modules organized and running smoothly! Bérangère _This post was created with the assistance of AI tools_ ---
**Author:** ![Kevin-C](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/kevin-c/32/34570_2.png) [@Kevin-C](https://community.hubspot.com/u/Kevin-C)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/copy-fields-from-one-module-to-another/95721/7 "2023-12-10T16:58:45Z")
Hey @DM2 So there is no “quick” way to do this but there are options! First if you’re looking for a global implemetation of custom property selections from a module that can be used throughout a page or theme, you can use my favorite HS property “[export\_to\_template\_context](https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/cms/building-blocks/modules/export-to-template-context)”. This property is added to module expression when coding it into a template: ```lia-code-sample {% module "job_title" path="@hubspot/text", label="Enter a Job Title", value="Chief Morale Officer", export_to_template_context=True %} ``` You can then use the properties exported from the module by name like: `{{ widget_data.job_title.body.value }} ` Second (as @SteveHTM has mentioned) you could use the “copy JSON” option from the module and paste it into another when developing locally: When in the design manager, click Actions \> Copy JSON. This code can now be pasted into a module’s fields.json config file using a coded editor like VSCode. This JSON is also availble from the original module’s fields.json files as well. ```lia-code-sample [ { "default": { "form_id": "7b4fc5b2-1d4a-4a0a-8319-xxxxxxxxxxxxx", "response_type": "inline", "message": "Thanks for submitting the form.", "gotowebinar_webinar_key": null, "form_type": "HUBSPOT" }, "display_width": null, "id": "form", "label": "Form", "locked": false, "name": "form", "required": false, "type": "form" } ] ``` Third you can always clone the module! In the deisgn manager, right click the module and select “Clone module” ![KevinC_0-1702227295523.png](https://d2qpr2jzcazej7.cloudfront.net/original/3X/0/3/0383f03ada1146f6083d33dae4b17fb631877918.png) There is so much that one can do with just these 2 implementation! If you have any question I can help answer please don’t hesitate to reach out! Best ---
**Author:** ![DM2](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/dm2/32/39641_2.png) [@DM2](https://community.hubspot.com/u/DM2)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 9:43am UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/copy-fields-from-one-module-to-another/95721/8 "2023-12-11T09:43:10Z")
Thanks, the copying json and re-uploading via the cli worked best for me! ---
**Author:** ![jaymewelch](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/jaymewelch/32/41908_2.png) [@jaymewelch](https://community.hubspot.com/u/jaymewelch)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/copy-fields-from-one-module-to-another/95721/9 "2024-04-26T16:11:35Z")
It would be ideal if there was a way to copy/paste the JSON from one module to another in the HubSpot Design Manager. I like to have a consistent set of style settings across each module within a theme. Having to hand code them in for every module or use an external IDE is tedious.