# Save Election Package

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The following steps must be completed by an Election Manager.
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## Save Election Package

To configure VxScan and VxCentralScan you must first save the election package from VxAdmin to a USB drive. Select Election from the side menu in VxAdmin and select *`Save Election Package.`*

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You will be prompted to insert a USB drive. Once you insert a USB drive, the screen updates and prompts you to save the election package. Select *`Save`*.

<div><img src="/files/3YzS2lvHRVft9J5EfbUl" alt="No USB drive detected" width="375"> <img src="/files/9BeckiT8R6LOA4xr58Z0" alt="Save election package" width="375"></div>

VxAdmin will generate the election package of all ballot styles, saving it automatically on the USB drive. The file is saved inside the /election-packages folder.

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This election package is different from the election package used to configure your VxAdmin.
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Once the file is saved, VxAdmin prompts you to eject the USB drive. Select *`Eject USB`*.

<div><img src="/files/NQvm87SwbLIqMLYG8nf6" alt="Generating ballots" width="375"> <img src="/files/WYvwNkkSYt6GwwqIw0zE" alt="Eject USB" width="375"></div>

After a few seconds, VxAdmin will confirm USB ejection and then it is safe to remove the USB drive.


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