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Description: Import custom storage volumes Synopsis: Description:, Import custom storage volumes.,,,, Examples: Options: Options inherited from parent commands: SEE ALSO: incus storage volume- Manage storage vo...

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# `incus storage volume import`

Import custom storage volumes

## Synopsis

Description:
Import custom storage volumes.

    incus storage volume import [<remote>:]<pool> <backup file> [<new volume name>] [flags]

## Examples

      incus storage volume import default backup0.tar.gz
          Create a new custom volume using backup0.tar.gz as the source

      incus storage volume import default some-installer.iso installer --type=iso
          Create a new custom volume storing some-installer.iso for use as a CD-ROM image

## Options

          --target   Cluster member name
          --type     Import type, backup or iso (default "backup")

## 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

- incus storage volume - Manage storage volumes