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Note that you are encouraged to read the official KVM guide and documentation first and only refer here if are still unsure about what to do. Please report any uncertainties about the official guide on the KVM support forum.

sudo apt update

sudo apt install qemu-kvm libvirt-clients libvirt-daemon-system bridge-utils virtinst libvirt-daemon virt-manager -y

sudo ln -s /etc/apparmor.d/libvirt/TEMPLATE.qemu /etc/apparmor.d/libvirt/TEMPLATE.kvm

sudo addgroup "$(whoami)" libvirt

sudo addgroup "$(whoami)" kvm

sudo reboot

virsh -c qemu:///system net-autostart default

virsh -c qemu:///system net-start default

(For simplicity, you can copy and paste the following commands without changes, download and store Whonix ™ images in your home folder)

To download the qcow2 images please press on the KVM#Download_Whonix ™link

If you are first time user it is recommended to read this guide section

tar -xvf ~/Whonix-Gateway-*.libvirt.xz

tar -xvf ~/Whonix-Workstation-*.libvirt.xz

virsh -c qemu:///system define Whonix-Gateway*.xml

virsh -c qemu:///system net-define Whonix_network*.xml

virsh -c qemu:///system net-autostart Whonix

virsh -c qemu:///system net-start Whonix

virsh -c qemu:///system define Whonix-Workstation*.xml

sudo mv Whonix-Gateway*.qcow2 /var/lib/libvirt/images/Whonix-Gateway.qcow2

sudo mv Whonix-Workstation*.qcow2 /var/lib/libvirt/images/Whonix-Workstation.qcow2

Start Menu → Applications → System → Virtual Machine Manager

Whonix-Gateway → Open → Play symbol

To take snapshots, please follow the instructions below:

Manage VM snapshots → Create new snapshot → Type Name & Description → Finish

To start the snapshot, please follow the instructions below:-

Right click on snapshot → Start snapshot → Yes

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