# Importing FileWave OVF (VMware Fusion)

### Step-by-step guide

1\. First, you'll need to download and unzip the virtual appliance from filewave.com

![FileWaveIVSDownloads.png](https://kb.filewave.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-06/hocqSDNsYlgoDOpL-filewavedownloads.png)

2\. Then, open VMware Fusion. Click “File” and “Import".

![VMwareFusion1.png](https://kb.filewave.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-06/2OQhPJMbRg87gi2L-vmwarefusion1.png)

3\. Now, browse your machine for the unzipped OVA/OVF from FileWave and click “Open”.

![VMwareFusion2.png](https://kb.filewave.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-06/9xAAv7jUy7bCe8UV-vmwarefusion2.png)

4\. Name the OVF/Server and select where you would like to save it. Click "Save".

![VMwareFusion3.png](https://kb.filewave.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-06/AvlDKf2w3k7NOj6X-vmwarefusion3.png)

5\. The appliance should start for you automatically, but if it doesn't, just click the "Start" button.

![VMwareFusion4.png](https://kb.filewave.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-06/Pvf1UhUNnombUfou-vmwarefusion4.png)

![VMwareFusion5.png](https://kb.filewave.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-06/BG9YAFCT291SQeuu-vmwarefusion5.png)

You've successfully imported the IVS Appliance! For next steps, please be sure to complete [Changing the IP Address of your IVS (Static)](https://kb.filewave.com/books/network-imaging-ivs/page/changing-the-ip-address-of-your-ivs-static "Changing the IP Address of your IVS (Static)") and, if importing version 15.5+, please see: [Setting the Password on First Login to FileWave Appliances (15.5+)](https://kb.filewave.com/books/filewave-general-info/page/setting-the-password-on-first-login-to-filewave-appliances-155)