Windows 10: W10 SSD back up +W11 SSD upgrade

Hi,

I have a perfectly running W10 pc with many timing consuming software and customization on it.

Can I CLONE it into a new SSD, then upgrade my existing ssd to W11, and in case I don't like it just swap the ssd drive for the back up one?

thx.

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