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