#pct
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Blog posts
How to Access an LXC Container's Console in Proxmox VE (pct enter, pct console, and the Web Shell Explained)
The Console button works differently for LXC containers than it does for VMs in Proxmox VE. Here's what pct enter and pct console actually do, how the browser-based shell fits in, and how to get into a container when SSH won't cooperate.
How to Copy Files To and From a VM or LXC Container in Proxmox VE (pct push/pull, SCP, and Shared Folders)
There's no drag-and-drop in the Proxmox console, and containers and VMs need completely different tools. Here's how to use pct push/pull for LXC containers and SCP, a mounted ISO, or virtiofs for VMs.
How to Increase CPU Cores and RAM for an LXC Container in Proxmox VE (pct set Explained)
Your LXC container outgrew its original cores and memory? Here's how to safely add more of both using pct set or the web GUI, and why some app changes need a restart while others don't.
Proxmox VE Command Line Basics: How to Use qm, pct, and pvesh (A Beginner's Guide)
Never touched the Proxmox VE terminal? Learn what qm, pct, and pvesh actually do, and how to start VMs, manage containers, and query the API without opening the web GUI.
How to Migrate an LXC Container Between Nodes in a Proxmox VE Cluster
Learn how to move a running or stopped LXC container between nodes in a Proxmox VE cluster using pct migrate, why containers can't truly live-migrate like VMs, and how to fix the local bind mount error that blocks most migrations.
How to Add Extra Storage to an LXC Container in Proxmox VE (Mount Points Explained)
Learn how LXC mount points work in Proxmox VE and how to attach extra storage to a container through the GUI or the pct command, including bind mounts and resizing.
How to Rename a Virtual Machine or LXC Container in Proxmox VE
Stuck with a VM called "test123" or a container Proxmox renamed for you after a clone? Here's how to rename both properly, and why a VM's name and a container's hostname aren't the same kind of thing.
How to Create Your First LXC Container in Proxmox VE
Virtual machines feel heavy for small Linux services. Here is how to create, start, and manage your first LXC container in Proxmox VE using the web interface and the pct command line tool.
How to Create an LXC Container in Proxmox VE (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn what an LXC container is, how it differs from a virtual machine, and how to create your first Linux container in Proxmox VE using both the web interface and the command line.