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# How can I download FPS Submissions ?

### **Downloading FPS from the Payroll Section**

1. **Navigate to Payroll**: Go to the 'Payroll' section and then to the 'History' subsection.
2. **Access the Options**: Click on the three dots next to the desired payroll entry.
3. **Download FPS**: Select 'Download FPS'. Note that this option might be unavailable if HMRC has not yet confirmed the FPS submission.

### **Downloading FPS from the Reports Section**

1. **Go to Reports**: Navigate to the 'Reports' section and select 'HMRC Submissions' followed by 'Full Payment Submissions'.
2. **Select Pay Schedule and Tax Period**: Choose the appropriate pay schedule and the tax period related to the submission.
3. **View Submissions**: FreePayroll will display a popup containing all submissions for that tax period.
4. **Download Options**: You can choose to download a single submission or all submissions for the period.

### **Understanding the Downloaded Files**

- **Submission File**: Contains the data that FreePayroll submitted to HMRC in XML format.
- **Response File**: Contains HMRC's response to the submission. If the submission failed, we provide the response in a csv format, for better understanding of the error. Otherwise, the file is provided in XML format.