lxc import
Description: Import instance backups Synopsis: Description: Import backups of instances including their snapshots. Examples: Options: Options inherited from parent commands: SEE ALSO: lxc- Command line client f...

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# `lxc import`

Import instance backups

## Synopsis

Description: Import backups of instances including their snapshots.

    lxc import [<remote>:] <backup file> [<instance name>] [flags]

## Examples

      lxc import backup0.tar.gz
          Create a new instance using backup0.tar.gz as the source.

## Options

      -d, --device    New key/value to apply to a specific device
      -s, --storage   Storage pool name

## Options inherited from parent commands

          --debug          Show all debug messages
          --force-local    Force using the local unix socket
      -h, --help           Print help
          --project        Override the source project
      -q, --quiet          Don't show progress information
          --sub-commands   Use with help or --help to view sub-commands
      -v, --verbose        Show all information messages
          --version        Print version number

## SEE ALSO

- lxc - Command line client for LXD