# How to Install Proxmox

How to Install Proxmox – Server administration and Linux knowledge from NexoraHost.

This guide shows you step by step how to install Proxmox VE (Virtual Environment) on your server. Proxmox VE is an open-source virtualization platform based on KVM and LXC.

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## Requirements

    - 64-bit CPU with virtualization support (Intel VT-x / AMD-V)
- At least 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
- 32 GB free storage (SSD recommended)
- Static IP address for the server

## Step 1: Download the ISO

    - Visit [proxmox.com/downloads](https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads)
- Download the latest Proxmox VE ISO
- Verify the SHA256 checksum of the file

## Step 2: Create a bootable USB stick

Write the ISO to a USB stick using **Rufus** (Windows) or `dd` (Linux) and boot your server from it.

## Step 3: Run the installation

    - Select **Install Proxmox VE** in the boot menu
- Choose the target disk (ext4 or ZFS)
- Set country, timezone and keyboard layout
- Set root password and email address
- Enter hostname and static network configuration
- Start the installation and reboot after completion

## Step 4: Open the web interface

After reboot, access the web interface at:

`https://your-server-ip:8006`
Log in with **root** and your password (Realm: Linux PAM).

## Step 5: Adjust repository (no-subscription)

If you don't use an enterprise subscription, disable the enterprise repository and use the no-subscription repo:

`sed -i 's/^deb/#deb/' /etc/apt/sources.list.d/pve-enterprise.list
apt update && apt full-upgrade -y`

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