# Exporting connector projects to RAR files

You can export a connector project to a RAR file in preparation for deploying it to a server.

To export the contents of a connector project to a RAR file, complete the following steps:

1. In the Java™ EE perspective, click File > Export.
2. Under Select an export destination, click J2EE > RAR file, and then click Next.
3. In the Connector project list, select the connector project to export.
4. In the Destination field, enter the full path and RAR file name where you want to export the connector project.
5. Optional: To export source files, select the Export source files check box.
6. Optional: If you are exporting to an existing RAR file and you do not want to be warned about overwriting it, select the Overwrite existing file check box.
7. Click Finish. The wizard exports the contents of the RAR project to the specified RAR file.

Parent topic: Importing and exporting projects and files