Complete Guide: Transferring Firestore Data Between Databases (Including Subcollections)

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Learn how to transfer Firestore data between databases, including subcollections, with a step-by-step guide

intermediate Published 27 Jul 2026

Action Steps

Set up a Firebase project and install the Firebase CLI
Use the Firebase CLI to export data from the source database
Use the Firebase CLI to import data into the target database
Handle subcollections by using the --recursive flag with the export and import commands
Verify the data transfer by checking the target database

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This guide is useful for backend developers, DevOps engineers, and data engineers who work with Firestore and need to transfer data between databases

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💡 Use the Firebase CLI to export and import Firestore data, including subcollections, by using the --recursive flag

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Learn how to transfer Firestore data between databases, including subcollections, with a step-by-step guide

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