# Creating a profile by uploading XML
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You can create an AWS Elemental Live profile using the XML from an existing profile that is up to two current versions back from the current AWS Elemental Conductor Live version. When the profile is uploaded, the Conductor Live system migrates the profile to the current version while also maintaining field selections and values.

1. If you haven’t already done so, download the existing profile and save it. 
   + On the Conductor Live main menu, choose **Profiles**.
   + In the list of profiles, find the profile that you want to duplicate. Choose the **Download** icon. Conductor Live copies the profile to your local computer. The profile is an XML file.

1. On the **Profiles** page, choose **New Profile**.

1. Choose the **Upload XML** button. Choose **Browse** and navigate to the downloads folder on your computer. Open the XML file, then choose **Apply** to load the XML in the **New Profile** page. 

1. Update fields as required and save the profile.