Proxmox Post‑Install Configuration (Save Time & Resources)

Proxmox Post‑Install Configuration

Installing Proxmox is straightforward, but a few tweaks right after installation can make it faster, more reliable, and lighter on resources — especially for homelabs.

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Quick Wins After Installation

• 📧 Set a real admin email → Use it for system alerts & backups
• 🌐 Assign a static IP → Avoid losing access when DHCP changes
• 🛠 Run a post‑install script → Automate updates, disable nag screens, and clean up defaults
• ⚡ Disable unused services → e.g., High Availability on single‑node setups

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These small changes:

• Improve your day‑to‑day Proxmox experience
• Prevent future network headaches
• Save system resources on smaller homelab servers

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💡 In the full guide, I cover:

• Running the Proxmox post‑install script step‑by‑step
• Disabling the Enterprise repo for community edition
• Turning off unnecessary services like HA
• Recommended network and email alert configurations

👉 Read the full tutorial here:
Proxmox Post‑Install Configuration

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💬 What’s the first thing you change after installing Proxmox? Share your setup in the comments!