Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with ProxMan in just a few minutes! This guide will help you connect to your first Proxmox server and start monitoring your infrastructure.

Step 1: Launch ProxMan

After installing ProxMan, launch the app from your home screen. You'll see the welcome screen with options to:

Add Server - Connect to your first Proxmox server

For this guide, we'll choose "Add Server".

Step 2: Add Your First Server

Gather Required Information

Before adding your server, collect these details:

Server Address: IP address or hostname (e.g., 192.168.1.100 or proxmox.company.com)
Port: Usually 8006 for Proxmox VE, 8007 for Proxmox Backup Server
Username: Your Proxmox username (e.g., root@pam or admin@pve)
Password: Your Proxmox password

Add Server Configuration

1. Tap "Add Server" on the main screen

2. Select Server Type:

- Proxmox VE (Virtual Environment)

- Proxmox Backup Server

3. Enter Connection Details:

```

Name: Production Server

Host: 192.168.1.100

Port: 8006

Username: root@pam

Password: [your-password]

```

6. Tap "Add Device"

Step 3: Explore the Dashboard

Once connected, you'll see the main dashboard with:

Server Overview

Status Indicator: Green (online), yellow (warnings), red (offline)
Available Nodes: If there is cluster setup, multi node status

Step 4: Set Up Notifications

Stay informed about important events:

Enable Push Notifications

1. Go to Settings (gear icon)

2. Tap "Notifications"

3. Enable "Push Notifications"

4. Allow when prompted by your device (iOS only currently)

Step 5: Add Home Screen Widgets

Enhance your monitoring with home screen widgets:

1. Long press your home screen

2. Tap the "+" button

3. Search for "ProxMan"

4. Add your preferred widget size

5. Configure widget settings

Learn more about widgets in our Features Overview.

Need Help?

FAQ: Answers to common questions
Support: Contact our support team

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Congratulations! You're now ready to manage your Proxmox infrastructure from anywhere with ProxMan. 🎉