# Create export banners

You can create a banner that is added at the beginning of each exported XML file or HTML file to indicate that the export contains sensitive or classified data.

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Export banners are added to the following kinds of exports:

- Elements exported as XML
- HTML printouts
- HTML reports

Note: Export banners are not added to log data that is exported or forwarded.

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## Steps

1. Select Menu > System Tools > Global System Properties.
2. On the Banners tab, select Include Export Banner.
   Note: The export banner is not enforced by default.
3. In the text box, enter the text for the export banner.
   Only plain text is supported.
4. Click OK.

## Global System Properties dialog box — Banners tab

Use this tab to create logon banners and export banners.

Note: The text from the banner also appears in the logon window of the SMC Appliance console and Web Portal.

Option | Definition
--- | ---
Show Logon Banner | When selected, the specified banner is shown to all administrators before they log on to the Management Client.
Banner text box | Specifies the text for the logon banner. You can use HTML to format the text.
Include Export Banner | When selected, the specified banner is added at the beginning of each exported XML file or HTML file to indicate that the export contains sensitive or classified data.
Banner text box | Specifies the text for the export banner. Only plain text is supported.