# Import ISO

## ISO Image

An **ISO image** is a disk image file that contains an exact copy of a file system. In UzCloud, you can import your own ISO image to install custom operating systems or tools on a virtual machine.

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### Importing an ISO Image

- From the left-hand menu, click **ISO**. The page shows your ISO images.
- Click **Create ISO**. The **Create ISO** page opens.

![ISO](../../images/iso-1.png)

- Select the project to which the ISO will belong.

![Choose Project](../../images/iso-2.png)

- Select the location where the ISO will be stored.

![Choose Location](../../images/iso-3.png)

### ISO Details

- **Select OS** — the operating system of the ISO image.
- **Select Image** — the image type.
- **URL** — a link to the ISO file that will be imported.
- **Name** and **Description** — a name and a short description of the ISO.

Optional settings:

- **Password Enabled** — the image supports setting a password.
- **Is Bootable** — the VM can boot from this ISO (for example, to install an OS).
- **Is Extractable** — the ISO can be downloaded (extracted) after import.

Check the **Price Summary** (the cost of storing the ISO is calculated per GB per hour) and click **Review & Create ISO**.

![ISO Details](../../images/iso-4.png)

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> To attach an ISO to a virtual machine, click **Attach ISO To This Virtual Machine** on the instance page.

### Conclusion

ISO images let you install any operating system or tools on your virtual machines. For further assistance, refer to the UzCloud documentation or reach out to support.

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> **See also:**
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> - **[Compute Instance](../compute/compute-instance.md)**
> - **[Create Templates](../templates/create-templates.md)**