LXC templates are predefined configurations that allow you to quickly create containers with specific operating systems or software setups. These templates simplify the management and deployment of containers in Proxmox.
Steps to add LXC templates in Proxmox
1. Log in to the Proxmox Web Interface
- Open a web browser and access the Proxmox web interface using your server’s IP address.
- Enter your admin credentials to log in.
2. Access the node’s storage
- In the left sidebar, select your node under the Datacenter section.
- Look for the "local" storage associated with the node (e.g.,
local,local-lvm, or another configured storage option).
3. Download LXC templates from Proxmox
Proxmox provides a built-in system for downloading templates. Follow these steps:
- Select your node in the Datacenter.
- In the left panel, click on the "local" storage where you want to save the template.
- At the top, click the "CT Templates" tab.
- Click the "Templates" button to open the list of available LXC templates.
- Select the template for the OS you need (e.g., Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS).
- Click "Download" and wait for Proxmox to fetch and store the template.
4. Upload templates from your device (optional)
You can also use the "Upload" tab to load a template from the device you are using to connect to Proxmox.
5. Download templates from a URL (optional)
If you want to download a template from a website, follow these steps:
- Go to the "Download from URL" tab.
- Enter the URL of the template file.
- Click "Query URL" to verify and fetch the file from the website.
- Then, click "Download" to download and store the template on your Proxmox server.