How to Convert a Proxmox VM to a Template (and Deploy Clones)
Convert a configured VM into a reusable template and deploy clones quickly. This guide covers template conversion and cloning with official Proxmox GUI screenshots.
Prepare Source VM
Complete OS installation and configurationShut down the VM before convertingRemove machine-specific data if needed
Step 1: Clone VM (Full Clone from Template)
After converting to template, use Full Clone to deploy new VMs.
Full clone from template
Step 2: Cloud-Init Template Configuration
Configure cloud-init settings for automated template deployments.
Cloud-Init configuration
Step 3: Cloud-Init Hardware Settings
Set cloud-init drive and hardware options for template VMs.
Cloud-Init hardware
Convert VM to Template (GUI)
Shut down the VM
Right-click VM → Convert to template
Right-click template → Cl...