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How to Setup Eveng Community edition In Proxmox

Walkthrough of setting up step-by-step guide to installing and configuring EVE-NG Community Edition on a Proxmox VE server.

March 13, 2026 · 2 min read/Proxmox/Eveng/Setup

Phase 1: Enable Nested Virtualization

EVE-NG requires nested virtualization to run node images.

  1. SSH into your Proxmox host.

  2. Verify current status by running:

    Bash

    cat /sys/module/kvm_intel/parameters/nested  --- my output is Y

    _(If you have an AMD processor, replace intel with amd). If the output is Y (or 1 for AMD), skip to Phase 2. 'ENABLED OUTPUT lOOKS LIKE ABOVE

  3. Enable it by running the following commands:

    For Intel:

    Bash

    echo "options kvm-intel nested=Y" > /etc/modprobe.d/kvm-intel.conf
modprobe -r kvm_intel
modprobe kvm_intel

    For AMD:

    Bash

    echo "options kvm-amd nested=1" > /etc/modprobe.d/kvm-amd.conf
modprobe -r kvm_amd
modprobe kvm_amd

Phase 2: Create the Proxmox VM

  1. Download the EVE-NG CE 6.2.0-4 ISO from the official website and upload it to your Proxmox storage. (Via Web or Tftp )
  2. Click Create VM in the Proxmox GUI.
  3. OS: Select the uploaded EVE-NG ISO. Set Type to Linux.
  4. System: Keep defaults.
  5. Disks: Set Bus/Device to VirtIO Block. Allocate at least 50GB (100GB+ is recommended for storing multiple node images).
  6. CPU: Allocate your desired cores (minimum 4). Set the CPU Type to host. This step is mandatory for nested virtualization to pass through to the VM.
  7. Memory: Allocate a minimum of 8192 MB (8GB). _Note I have used Extra Be mindful of Your Resources on your server or else VM won't boot _
  8. Network: Keep it bridged to vmbr0 (or your specific lab network). and Model to Paravituralized
  9. Click Finish.

Phase 3: Install EVE-NG 6.2.0.4

  1. Start the VM and open the Proxmox Console.

  2. At the boot menu, select Install EVE-NG Community 6.2.0-4. (Note: If this throws partition errors later, restart and choose the "Bare Metal" option instead).

  3. Select your language and keyboard layout.

  4. Accept the destructive warning to wipe the virtual disk and install Ubuntu/EVE.

  5. Wait for the installation to finish and the VM to reboot automatically. It may ask the credential provided below without rebooting

  6. When the login prompt appears, do not use the web interface yet. Log into the console using the default credentials:

    • Username: root
    • Password: eve

  7. The EVE-NG setup wizard will launch automatically. Follow the prompts to configure:

    • Root password
    • Hostname and Domain
    • Network settings (DHCP or Static IP)
    • NTP and DNS servers

  8. The VM will reboot one final time to apply the configuration.

  9. Navigate to the assigned IP address in your web browser. Log in to the GUI using the default web credentials (admin / eve if you havent changed it during the setup).

    Yup thats all.