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title: VMware Virtual Machine import
slug: legacy/vmware-virtual-machine-import
description: Learn how to efficiently import a VMware virtual machine with our step-by-step guide. Download the VM image, extract files, and deploy the OVF template using the VMware management console.
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createdAt: 2024-01-19T10:28:54.583Z
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*Download the VMware virtual machine* image from the following link:
[VMware virtual machine](https://cloud.flashstart.com/customerarea/share.php?mode=download\&lang=EN\&code=vmware_dnsproxy)

### To import the virtual machine into your VMware environment, follow these steps: 


- **Extract the file** you just downloaded.
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  Open the **VMware management console** and click **File**->**Deploy OVF Template**.
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  Click \[**Browse...**] and select the **location where the virtual machine file folder is located**. 
- Select the 3 files and click \[**Next**].
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  Verify the **details of the OVF template** and click \[**Next**] to proceed.
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  Type in a name for the virtual machine.

**NOTE**: It must be unique within the inventory folder.

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  Choose the **datastore in which you wish to save** the virtual machine files.
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  Choose the **disk format** you prefer to use. We suggest leaving the default one.
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  Map the **network used in the model to the networks** in your **virtual environment**.
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  Review the **template configuration** and click \[**Next**] to start the import of the **new virtual machine**.
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  Once complete, you should see "**Completed**."
- Continue with configuring the virtual machine according to your needs.



**Other ways to ask**:

- How to import VmWare virtual machines.
- Importing VmWare virtual machines. How to.