---
name: "incus.import"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "incus-client"
version: "6.0.4-2+deb13u10"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/incus.import"
---

# incus.import(1)

Import instance backups

## NAME

incus-import - Import instance backups

## SYNOPSIS

**incus import \[:\]  \[\] \[flags\]**

## DESCRIPTION

Description:\
   Import backups of instances including their snapshots.

## OPTIONS

**-s**, **--storage**=""\
 	Storage pool name\`\`

## OPTIONS INHERITED FROM PARENT COMMANDS

**--debug**\[=false\]\
 	Show all debug messages

**--force-local**\[=false\]\
 	Force using the local unix socket

**-h**, **--help**\[=false\]\
 	Print help

**--project**=""\
 	Override the source project\`\`

**-q**, **--quiet**\[=false\]\
 	Don't show progress information

**--sub-commands**\[=false\]\
 	Use with help or --help to view sub-commands

**-v**, **--verbose**\[=false\]\
 	Show all information messages

**--version**\[=false\]\
 	Print version number

## EXAMPLE

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

## SEE ALSO

**[incus(1)](/incus/1.md)**

## HISTORY

2-Sep-2026 Auto generated by spf13/cobra