Cloning OS X From external HDD to internal SSD

I used Carbon Copy Cloner to clone HDD in late 2011 Macbook Pro to external hdd. Can I install new SSD then copy OS X from external to new SSD or do I have to clone OS X to SSD before installing it?

I appreciate the help.

Mickey8297 said:

You should be able to install the SSD, boot from the external drive, and then clone the external to the installed SSD.

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Thanks, Mickey!