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# Making a Non-Persistent VM

A Non-Persistent VM reverts to its original state after a reboot, discarding any changes made during the session. This is useful for VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) environments where the system should reset after each use.

## Steps to Create a Non-Persistent VM:

1. Navigate to the **VM dashboard**.
2. Shutdown the VM by selecting **Actions > Power Off** or using the **Power button**:

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3. Click the **Copy** button next to the main disk on the VM. ![nonpersistent-2.png](/files/py2MQ1Z7bAGNiHF85Igm)
4. Change the **Media Type** to **Non-Persistent** and click **Submit** at the bottom.
5. Click the **Edit** icon ![edit icon pencil](/files/ewctP3kT9x0p9Zl159Gu) for the original **Disk Media Type**.

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6. Uncheck the **Enabled** checkbox.
7. Start the VM by selecting **Power On** from the left-hand menu or clicking the **Play button**:

This will boot the VM using the non-persistent disk. The disk is fully writable during the session, but all changes will be discarded upon reboot, reverting the VM back to its original state.

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**Do not delete the original disk. It will not take up additional space due to Deduplication.**
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**Document Information**

* Last Updated: 2024-08-29
* vergeOS Version: 4.12.6
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