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virtual machines (VM) can also alternatively, optionally be imported using the command line.

Introduction

Platform-specific. Most users:

• All platforms: import Whonix VMs using VirtualBox's graphical user interface (GUI).
• Linux: either use the above method or the Whonix Linux Installer.

Importing VMs using the command line is a standard VirtualBox feature using the vboxmanage command, which is unspecific to Whonix. This is useful for Advanced Users, in case of issues, and for automation.

Command Line VM Import

Optional.

On the Linux platform.

1. Read License Agreement:

Optional. Users who have already read the license agreement can skip this step.

vboxmanage import Whonix-Xfce-17.2.8.5.ova --vsys 0 --eula show --vsys 1 --eula show | more

Press the down key to scroll down. Press Q to exit.

2. Import VMs.

The following command imports Whonix-Gateway and Whonix-Workstation.

vboxmanage import Whonix-Xfce-17.2.8.5.ova --vsys 0 --eula accept --vsys 1 --eula accept

3. Done.

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