Is importing a space with an existing space key allowed?

Is importing a space with an existing space key allowed?

• A. No
• B. Yes
• C. Only if the space is archived
• D. Only if you use XML import

Answer: (A)

Space keys are unique identifiers for each space, used in URLs and internal references. Because two spaces cannot share the same key, importing a space that already exists with that key would create a conflict, so the import isn’t allowed. The fact that you’re importing content via XML doesn’t change this rule—if you need to bring in that space, you’d import it into a new space with a different key (or rename/delete the existing space’s key first, if appropriate).

Space keys are unique identifiers for each space, used in URLs and internal references. Because two spaces cannot share the same key, importing a space that already exists with that key would create a conflict, so the import isn’t allowed. The fact that you’re importing content via XML doesn’t change this rule—if you need to bring in that space, you’d import it into a new space with a different key (or rename/delete the existing space’s key first, if appropriate).