How to install Windows 10 to a bootable external SSD?

I have Windows 10 already installed on my desktop's NVME. I have another external SSD that I wish to use as a bootable drive to Windows 10 as well (dual boot two windows 10 systems, basically).

I have no other usb drives of any sort. Two tools: 1) Primary NVME boot drive 2) External Samsung T5 SSD. I cant really find anything conclusive on the net and I really dont wanna end up accidentally formatting my existing Windows 10 Partition by reinstall so here I am.

Here's my plan:

1. Install Windows 10 installation media onto the external SSD.

2. Boot into the external SSD

3. Install Windows 10 on it(is that possible?)

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You can use WinToUSB to install Windows 10 to a bootable external SSD. It's free if you only want to install Windows 10 Home. Otherwise you need to upgrade to WinToUSB Professional if using Windows 10 Pro.

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