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title: "Step 1. Launch Import Wizard"
description: "To launch the Import wizard, do either of the following: In the Veeam Agent for Mac application menu, select Backup > Import Backup. Alternatively, you can use the Command-I shortcut on the keyboard."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentformac/userguide/backup_import_launch.html"
breadcrumb: "User Guide > Performing Restore > Importing Backups > Importing Backups with Import Wizard > Step 1. Launch Import Wizard"
dateModified: "2026-10-20"
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# Step 1. Launch Import Wizard

To launch the Import wizard, do either of the following:

- In the **Veeam Agent for Mac** application menu, select **Backup** > **Import Backup**.

  ![](images/backup_import_appmenu.png)

  Alternatively, you can use the **Command-I** shortcut on the keyboard.

- In the **Veeam Agent for Mac** status bar menu, select **Import** > **Backup**.

  ![](images/backup_import_statmenu.png)