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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.

VirtualBox Import Options Overview

Option	Method	Description	Supported Platforms	Popularity
A	GUI	Use import Kicksecure 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 Kicksecure 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 Kicksecure.	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 Kicksecure-Xfce-17.4.4.6.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 Kicksecure.

vboxmanage import Kicksecure-Xfce-17.4.4.6.ova --vsys 0 --eula accept --vsys 1 --eula accept

3. Done.

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