Export and Import vApps

Last published : Oct 01, 2026

To export a vApp

vApps can be exported as OVF/OVA packages.
  1. Open the Manage vApps dialog box: on the Pool menu, select Manage vApps.
  2. Select the vApp you want to export in the list and select Export.
    vApp Export icon - a vApp icon with a blue arrow curving up and to the right overlaid.
  3. Follow the procedure described in Export VMs as OVF/OVA.
    Exporting a vApp can take some time.

To import a vApp

OVF/OVA packages are imported as vApps.
  1. Open the Manage vApps dialog box: on the Pool menu, select Manage vApps.
  2. Select Import to open the Import wizard.
    vApp Import icon - a vApp icon with a green arrow curving up and to the left overlaid.
  3. Follow the procedure described in Import VMs from OVF/OVA.
    When the import is complete, the new vApp appears in the list of vApps in the Manage vApps dialog box.

XenServer Current Release

  • vApps