Required Downloads<\/h6>\n\n\n\n\n- Proxmox VE ISO:<\/strong> Download the latest installation image from the official Proxmox website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rufus:<\/strong> Download Rufus<\/a> to create a bootable USB drive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Creating the Bootable USB Drive<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Once you have downloaded the Proxmox VE ISO and Rufus, you can prepare your installation USB drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Connect your USB flash drive to your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Launch Rufus and select your USB drive under Device<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click SELECT<\/strong> and choose the downloaded Proxmox VE ISO file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep the recommended settings and click START<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Confirm the warning that all existing data on the USB drive will be erased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wait until Rufus has finished creating the bootable USB drive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Your USB drive is now ready to install Proxmox VE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nInstallation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-12-183814-1024x832.png\")
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPost Install<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Once the installation is complete, you can proceed with the initial configuration of your Proxmox VE node.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Access the Proxmox web interface using the IP address configured during installation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/<your-server-ip>:8006<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\nLog in with the username root<\/strong> and the password you specified during installation. You can also change the language of the web interface directly on the login screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2-1024x455.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou can simply dismiss the no-subscription notification for now. Later in this guide, we will run a script to permanently hide this message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-1024x415.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. Running the Proxmox VE Post-Install Script<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Before configuring storage or making any additional changes, we will run the Proxmox VE Post Install<\/strong> script provided by Proxmox VE Helper-Scripts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis community-maintained script simplifies the initial setup and helps configure several important settings automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Important:<\/strong> This is a third-party community script and not an official Proxmox installer. Review the script before executing it with root privileges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Log in to your Proxmox VE web interface using the root<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select your Proxmox node (in this example, testlab<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Open Shell<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Visit PVE Post Install \u2013 Community Scripts<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Copy and execute the following command in the Proxmox shell:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
bash -c \"$(curl -fsSL https:\/\/raw.githubusercontent.com\/community-scripts\/ProxmoxVE\/main\/tools\/pve\/post-pve-install.sh)\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nFollow the on-screen instructions and select the options appropriate for your environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a typical homelab setup without an Enterprise subscription, the recommended options are generally suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The script will guide you through several configuration options, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Enterprise Repository:<\/strong> Disable the Enterprise repository if you do not have a paid Proxmox subscription.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-12-185056-edited-1024x508.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- No-Subscription Repository:<\/strong> Enable the free repository to receive software updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-12-185127-edited-1-1024x425.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Repository Configuration:<\/strong> Check and correct the configured Proxmox package sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-12-185144-edited-1-1024x425.png\")
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Subscription Notice:<\/strong> Optionally disable the subscription reminder in the web interface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-12-185213-edited-1-1024x425.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- System Updates:<\/strong> Update Proxmox VE to the latest available package versions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-12-185239-edited-1-1024x425.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- System Reboot:<\/strong> Restart the node if required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-12-190102-edited-1024x425.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-12-190109-edited-1024x425.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVerifying the Configuration<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Once the script has finished and the node has restarted (if required), log back in to the web interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Navigate to Node \u2192 Updates \u2192 Repositories<\/strong> and verify that the No-Subscription repository is enabled and the Enterprise repositories are disabled if you do not have an active subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-5-edited-1024x425.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nYour Proxmox VE node is now ready for the next step: preparing and configuring additional storage drives.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Creating a New Storage Directory (Only if you have a second drive)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Next, we will create a new storage directory using the prepared drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Navigate to Disks \u2192 Directory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click Create: Directory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select the previously prepared drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Choose a filesystem and enter a name for your new storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click Create<\/strong> to complete the configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Proxmox will format the selected drive, create the filesystem, mount it, and register the storage automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After creating the new storage directory, navigate to Datacenter \u2192 Storage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDepending on your hardware configuration, you can choose between two different storage setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Configuring Storage for Virtual Machines and Backups<\/h5>\n\n\n\nOption 1: Using Two Drives (Recommended)<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
If your Proxmox server has a dedicated system drive and a second drive for virtualization, I recommend separating the operating system from your virtual machine storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Configure the available storage locations as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\nStorage<\/th> Purpose<\/th><\/tr> local<\/code><\/td>Container template<\/td><\/tr> data<\/code><\/td>ISO Image, Backup, Snippets, Import<\/td><\/tr> local-lvm<\/code><\/td>Disk image, Container<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTo configure your new storage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Navigate to Datacenter \u2192 Storage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select your newly created storage (
data<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Click Edit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Under Content<\/strong>, enable Disk image<\/strong>, Container<\/strong>, ISO image<\/strong>, and optionally Snippets<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Creating the Bootable USB Drive<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Once you have downloaded the Proxmox VE ISO and Rufus, you can prepare your installation USB drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Connect your USB flash drive to your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Launch Rufus and select your USB drive under Device<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click SELECT<\/strong> and choose the downloaded Proxmox VE ISO file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep the recommended settings and click START<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Confirm the warning that all existing data on the USB drive will be erased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wait until Rufus has finished creating the bootable USB drive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Your USB drive is now ready to install Proxmox VE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nInstallation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPost Install<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Once the installation is complete, you can proceed with the initial configuration of your Proxmox VE node.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Access the Proxmox web interface using the IP address configured during installation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/<your-server-ip>:8006<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\nLog in with the username root<\/strong> and the password you specified during installation. You can also change the language of the web interface directly on the login screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou can simply dismiss the no-subscription notification for now. Later in this guide, we will run a script to permanently hide this message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. Running the Proxmox VE Post-Install Script<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Before configuring storage or making any additional changes, we will run the Proxmox VE Post Install<\/strong> script provided by Proxmox VE Helper-Scripts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This community-maintained script simplifies the initial setup and helps configure several important settings automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Important:<\/strong> This is a third-party community script and not an official Proxmox installer. Review the script before executing it with root privileges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Log in to your Proxmox VE web interface using the root<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select your Proxmox node (in this example, testlab<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Open Shell<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Visit PVE Post Install \u2013 Community Scripts<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Copy and execute the following command in the Proxmox shell:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
bash -c \"$(curl -fsSL https:\/\/raw.githubusercontent.com\/community-scripts\/ProxmoxVE\/main\/tools\/pve\/post-pve-install.sh)\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\nFollow the on-screen instructions and select the options appropriate for your environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a typical homelab setup without an Enterprise subscription, the recommended options are generally suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The script will guide you through several configuration options, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Enterprise Repository:<\/strong> Disable the Enterprise repository if you do not have a paid Proxmox subscription.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- No-Subscription Repository:<\/strong> Enable the free repository to receive software updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Repository Configuration:<\/strong> Check and correct the configured Proxmox package sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Subscription Notice:<\/strong> Optionally disable the subscription reminder in the web interface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- System Updates:<\/strong> Update Proxmox VE to the latest available package versions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- System Reboot:<\/strong> Restart the node if required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Verifying the Configuration<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Once the script has finished and the node has restarted (if required), log back in to the web interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Navigate to Node \u2192 Updates \u2192 Repositories<\/strong> and verify that the No-Subscription repository is enabled and the Enterprise repositories are disabled if you do not have an active subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nYour Proxmox VE node is now ready for the next step: preparing and configuring additional storage drives.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Creating a New Storage Directory (Only if you have a second drive)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Next, we will create a new storage directory using the prepared drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Navigate to Disks \u2192 Directory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click Create: Directory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select the previously prepared drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Choose a filesystem and enter a name for your new storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click Create<\/strong> to complete the configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Proxmox will format the selected drive, create the filesystem, mount it, and register the storage automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After creating the new storage directory, navigate to Datacenter \u2192 Storage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on your hardware configuration, you can choose between two different storage setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Configuring Storage for Virtual Machines and Backups<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Option 1: Using Two Drives (Recommended)<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
If your Proxmox server has a dedicated system drive and a second drive for virtualization, I recommend separating the operating system from your virtual machine storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Configure the available storage locations as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage<\/th> Purpose<\/th><\/tr> local<\/code><\/td>Container template<\/td><\/tr> data<\/code><\/td>ISO Image, Backup, Snippets, Import<\/td><\/tr> local-lvm<\/code><\/td>Disk image, Container<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n To configure your new storage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Navigate to Datacenter \u2192 Storage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select your newly created storage (
data<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Click Edit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Under Content<\/strong>, enable Disk image<\/strong>, Container<\/strong>, ISO image<\/strong>, and optionally Snippets<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Select your newly created storage (
- Click Create: Directory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Navigate to Disks \u2192 Directory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- System Reboot:<\/strong> Restart the node if required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- System Updates:<\/strong> Update Proxmox VE to the latest available package versions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Subscription Notice:<\/strong> Optionally disable the subscription reminder in the web interface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Repository Configuration:<\/strong> Check and correct the configured Proxmox package sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- No-Subscription Repository:<\/strong> Enable the free repository to receive software updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Select your Proxmox node (in this example, testlab<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Click SELECT<\/strong> and choose the downloaded Proxmox VE ISO file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techbygiusi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-12-192308-edited-1024x425.png\")
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