# Install Proxmox Virtualization Platform

## Things You Will Need

- A USB flash drive, at least 4 GB of free space https://amzn.to/3wkR5ju

## Download and Burn the Installer

1. Download the Proxmox VE .iso file Download
2. Download Rufus Download
3. Run Rufus
4. Select the downloaded Proxmox VE .iso and create a bootable flashdrive
5. Safely remove the flash drive
6. Plug the flash drive into the target system and boot to it

## Installation and Setup

1. Select Install Proxmox VE and press Enter
2. Click the I agree button to accept the EULA
3. Select the appropriate Target Harddisk from the dropdown > Click Next
4. Set the Country, Time zone and Keyboard Layout > Click Next
5. Enter a password and confirm, Enter an email address > Click Next
6. Give the Proxmox device a hostname, confirm the network settings > Click Next
7. Click the Install button
8. Wait for Proxmox to be installed and configured
9. After the installation succeeds, take note of the IP address and port
10. Click the Reboot button

## The Web Interface

1. Open a web browser and navigate to https://IP:8006
2. Login with the username root and the password set during the installation
3. Welcome to ProxMox VE