Proxmox Backup Server Setup | Connect PBS to Proxmox VE

August 10, 2026 by dinesh

Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) provides deduplicated, incremental backups for Proxmox VE.

Requirements

Dedicated server or VM for PBS
Proxmox VE 9.x node(s)
Port 8007 open between PBS and PVE

Step 1: Install Proxmox Backup Server

Download PBS ISO from proxmox.com. Boot and select Install Proxmox Backup Server (Graphical).

Proxmox Backup Server boot menu installer — PBS installer boot menu

Step 2: Configure PBS Datastore Encryption

Create encrypted datastore for secure backup storage.

PBS add datastore encryption settings — PBS encrypted datastore

Step 3: Add PBS Storage in Proxmox VE

Datacenter → Storage → Add → Proxmox Backup Server. Enter server IP, datastore, and credentials.

Proxmox VE add PBS storage dialog — Add PBS storage in Proxmox VE

Step 4: Configure Backup Jobs to PBS

Datacenter → Backup → Add. Set schedule and select PBS storage as target.

Proxmox backup job targeting PBS storage — Backup job to PBS

CLI

pvesm add pbs pbs-store --server 192.168.1.60 --datastore main

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