Proxmox VM Snapshots: How to Create, Restore, and Rollback
Proxmox snapshots capture VM state for quick rollback. This Proxmox snapshot tutorial covers the GUI workflow and CLI commands.
When to Use Snapshots
Before OS or package updatesBefore risky configuration changesDuring lab testing (not long-term on production)
Step 1: Select Your Virtual Machine
In the Proxmox tree, click your VM. Use the Snapshots tab (next to Summary, Console, Hardware).
Select VM in Proxmox GUI
Step 2: Review VM Hardware Before Snapshot
Confirm disk and network settings in the Hardware tab before taking a snapshot.
VM Hardware configuration
Step 3: Use Backup for Full Protection
For disaster recovery, combine snapshots with scheduled backups configured in Datacenter → Backup.
Scheduled backup jobs (recommended with snapshots)
Take and Rollback Snapshots (GUI)
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