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Proxmox VE Installation

Requirements

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • CPU with virtualization support (Intel VT-x / AMD-V)
    Tip: You can check this in your BIOS or with lscpu in Linux.
  • 8GB+ RAM (16GB recommended)
  • SSD/HDD storage
  • Bootable USB with the Proxmox ISO

Installation Steps

1. Download the Latest ISO

Get the latest Proxmox VE ISO from the official site:
➡️ Proxmox Downloads

Proxmox Download Page

2. Create a Bootable USB Drive

You can use Rufus (Windows) or the dd command (Linux/macOS).

Windows (Rufus):
1. Insert your USB drive.
2. Open Rufus and select the downloaded ISO.
3. Click Start.

Linux/macOS (dd command): 

sudo dd if=proxmox-ve.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress && sync

Note

Replace /dev/sdX with your USB drive’s device path.

3. Boot and Install Proxmox VE

  1. Boot your system from the USB drive.
  2. Follow the installation wizard:
    • Accept the EULA
    • Select the target disk (use ZFS if you want snapshots or have multiple disks)
    • Set your country, time zone, and keyboard layout
    • Create the root password and enter your email address
    • Assign a static IP, hostname (e.g., proxmox.local), and gateway

4. Reboot and Access the Web GUI

After installation, reboot your server and open the web interface in your browser:

https://<proxmox-ip>:8006