# Import an existing project folder in the Infrastructure Composer console
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Using local sync mode, you can import the parent folder of an existing project. If your project contains multiple templates, you can choose the template to load.

**To import an existing project from the Home page**

1. Sign in to the [Infrastructure Composer console](https://console.aws.amazon.com/composer/home).

1. On the **Home** page, choose **Load a CloudFormation template**.

1. For **Project location**, choose **Select folder**. Select your project’s parent folder and choose **Select**.
**Note**  
If you do not receive this prompt, your browser may not support the File System Access API, which is required for local sync mode. For more information, see [Allow web page access to local files in Infrastructure Composer](reference-fsa.md). 

1. When prompted by your browser, select **View files**.

1. For **Template file**, choose your template from the dropdown list. If your project contains a single template, Infrastructure Composer automatically selects it for you.

1. Choose **Create**.

**To import an existing project from the canvas**

1. From the canvas, choose **Menu** to open the menu.

1. In the **Open** section, choose **Project folder**.
**Note**  
If the **Project folder** option is unavailable, your browser may not support the File System Access API, which is required for local sync mode. For more information, see [Allow web page access to local files in Infrastructure Composer](reference-fsa.md). 

1. For **Project location**, choose **Select folder**. Select your project’s parent folder and choose **Select**.

1. When prompted by your browser, select **View files**.

1. For **Template file**, choose your template from the dropdown list. If your project contains a single template, Infrastructure Composer automatically selects it for you.

1. Choose **Create**.

When you import an existing project folder, Infrastructure Composer activates **local sync mode**. Changes made to your project’s template or files are automatically saved to your local machine.