How to upload ISO files to Proxmox

This is the easiest way to upload ISO files to a Proxmox server.

Proxmox upload ISO file

On Proxmox, you will need to upload the ISO files for the operating systems you want to install on a virtual machine, and in this guide, you will learn how.

If you plan to create a virtual machine with Proxmox, you will need to provide the ISO file containing the installation files for any operating system (such as for Windows 11, 10, Ubutunu Linux, etc.) you want to install, and the web interface makes it an easy task.

This guide will teach you the steps to upload ISO files to your Proxmox server.

Upload ISO files to Proxmox 

To upload ISO files to Proxmox, use these steps:

  1. Open Proxmox server (web).

  2. Select the server and choose the “local” item.

  3. Click on ISO Images.

  4. Click the Upload button.

    Proxmox local ISO images

  5. Click the Select File button to choose the ISO file to upload.

    Proxmox ISO upload

  6. Click the Upload button.

Once you complete the steps, the ISO image will upload to the server. This process can take some time, depending on the network environment.

FAQ

Can you upload multiple ISO files at once?

Yes, but not through the Proxmox interface. If you want to upload various images at once, you will need to connect to the server using an FTP client like Filezilla and then upload the files to the “isos” folder.