# svccfg > Import, export, and modify service configurations. > More information: . - Validate configuration file: `svccfg validate {{path/to/smf_file.xml}}` - Export service configurations to file: `svccfg export {{servicename}} > {{path/to/smf_file.xml}}` - Import/update service configurations from file: `svccfg import {{path/to/smf_file.xml}}`