Once your purchase is confirmed, you'll receive a welcome email containing your subscription key and activation instructions. To activate your Proxmox Backup Server subscription, follow these steps:
1. Retrieve Your Subscription Key
Your subscription key starts with "pbs..." and can be found in two places:
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In your welcome email: Check the email you received after your purchase.
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In your Client Area:
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Log in to your Client Area on the Proxmox online shop.
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Navigate to "Services" and then "My Services."
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You'll see a list of your services, including your subscription key.
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2. Activate the Key on Your Proxmox Backup Server Host
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Log in to your Proxmox Backup Server host via the web interface.
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In the administration interface, select "Configuration" from the main menu.
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Go to the "Subscription" tab.
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Click on "Upload Subscription Key".
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Enter your subscription key into the provided field.
3. Key Validation and Important Notes
After entering your key, your Proxmox Backup Server host will automatically validate it by connecting to https://shop.proxmox.com.
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Internet Connectivity*: Ensure your Proxmox Backup Server host has internet access to
https://shop.proxmox.comfor successful validation. -
Server ID Binding: Each subscription key is uniquely tied to your server's "Server ID" and undergoes regular validity checks.
Manual Validation: You can manually trigger a validation check at any time by clicking the "Check" button in the Proxmox Backup Server administration interface.
*For air-gapped systems or environments without direct internet access to https://shop.proxmox.com, please contact our sales team to inquire about possible offline mirror options.
