Copy an appVM from one computer to another

[User7]

I would like to copy one appVM from a computer with QubesOS to another computer with QubesOS also . Is it possible and how to do it ?

[OvalZero]

Use Qubes Backup. But beware, that the template it relies on, should exist.

How to back up, restore, and migrate

[unman]

Use Qubes Backup. But beware, that the template it relies on, should exist.

It’s not necessary that the template exist. You can restore with the
--ignore-missing flag set.
You can also set the remote computer as part of the backup process
without an intermediary. e.g. pipe the backup directly to ssh, using
something like `ssh user@IP ‘cat >/path/to/backupfile’ .
You’ll need to allow inbound ssh on the other Qube, to sys-net
or through to the target qube.

I never presume to speak for the Qubes team.
When I comment in the Forum I speak for myself.

[adw]

@unman

Use Qubes Backup. But beware, that the template it relies on, should exist.

It’s not necessary that the template exist. You can restore with the
--ignore-missing flag set.

If having the same template on the destination machine is important (e.g., if the app qube relies on special programs or customizations in its template), another option is to include the desired template in the backup. Then, you can simply restore both the template and app qube on the destination machine. However, this will make the backup larger, so it depends on your goals.