# Download Policy Version

Download a policy version for offline review, audit evidence, or record keeping.

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        All <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Account Owners</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Security Admins</span>
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        Available on the <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Free</span>, <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Core</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Business</span> plans
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## Steps

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<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Policy Manager">
  Navigate to **Policy Manager** from the left-hand menu.
</Step>

<Step title="Select Policy">
  Open the policy you want to download.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Version Options">
  Click the **3 dots** or version selector.
</Step>

<Step title="Download Policy">
  Click **Download Policy** to export the selected version.
</Step>

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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>The selected policy version is downloaded to your device.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>The file can be used for audit evidence or record keeping.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Downloaded versions reflect the policy at the time of publication.</TipInfo>

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## Troubleshooting

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If the download fails:

- Check your browser download settings  
- Disable popup blockers  
- Retry the download
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If the incorrect version is downloaded:

- Verify the selected version before downloading  
- Check version labels and timestamps  
- Re-download the correct version
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