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

Introduction

There are multiple options to import VirtualBox. Choose one.

Table: VirtualBox Import Options Overview

Option	Method	Description	Supported Platforms	Popularity
A	GUI	Use import Whonix VMs using VirtualBox's graphical user interface (GUI) (Oracle VirtualBox VM Manager). This is the most common method for most users.	Windows, macOS, Linux	★★★★★
B	Installer	Use the Whonix Linux Installer for VirtualBox.	Linux	★★★☆☆
C	CLI	Use the command line with command line interface (CLI) (see this wiki page). Use cases: Advanced Users, automation VirtualBox/Troubleshooting Importing VMs via the command line is a standard VirtualBox feature using the vboxmanage command. This method is unspecific to Whonix.	Windows, macOS, Linux	★☆☆☆☆

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-17.3.9.9.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-17.3.9.9.ova --vsys 0 --eula accept --vsys 1 --eula accept

3. Done.

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