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@ -325,9 +325,21 @@ passthrough will **expose your target qube** for most of them. If possible, use
method specific for particular device type (for example block devices described
above), instead of this generic one.
To use this feature, you need to install `qubes-usb-proxy` package in the
templates used for USB qube and qubes you want to connect USB devices to. Note
### Installation of qubes-usb-proxy ###
[installation]: #installation-of-qubes-usb-proxy
To use this feature, you need to install [`qubes-usb-proxy`][qubes-usb-proxy] package in the
templates used for the USB qube and qubes you want to connect USB devices to. Note
you cannot pass through devices from dom0 (in other words: USB VM is required).
`qubes-usb-proxy` should be installed by default in the template VM.
However, if you receive this error: `ERROR: qubes-usb-proxy not installed in the VM`,
you can install the `qubes-usb-proxy` with the package manager in the VM
you want to attach the USB device to.
- Fedora: `sudo dnf install qubes-usb-proxy`
- Debian/Ubuntu: `sudo apt-get install qubes-usb-proxy`
### Usage of qubes-usb-proxy ###
Listing available USB devices:
@ -345,7 +357,9 @@ Attaching selected USB device:
sys-usb:2-5 058f:3822 058f_USB_2.0_Camera (attached to conferences)
sys-usb:2-1 03f0:0641 PixArt_HP_X1200_USB_Optical_Mouse
Now, you can use your USB device (camera in this case) in `conferences` qube.
Now, you can use your USB device (camera in this case) in the `conferences` qube.
If you see the error `ERROR: qubes-usb-proxy not installed in the VM` instead,
please refer to the [Installation Section][installation].
When you finish, detach the device:
@ -375,3 +389,4 @@ This feature is not yet available in Qubes Manager however, if you would like to
[gsoc-page]: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/organizations/6239659689508864/
[YubiKey]: /doc/YubiKey/
[Security Warning about USB Input Devices]: #security-warning-about-usb-input-devices
[qubes-usb-proxy]: https://github.com/QubesOS/qubes-app-linux-usb-proxy