How to Configure NFS Storage - Complete Beginner’s Guide

Question: How do I set up NFS storage?

Answer: Follow these steps

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How to Add NFS to Proxmox

Step 1: Create NFS Share (Server)

apt install nfs-kernel-server
mkdir -p /mnt/nfsshare
echo "/mnt/nfsshare 192.168.1.0/24(rw,sync)" >> /etc/exports
exportfs -a

Step 2: Add NFS in Proxmox

1. Datacenter → Storage → Add → NFS
2. Server: 192.168.1.200
3. Export: /mnt/nfsshare
4. ID: nfs-share

Step 3: CLI Method

pvesm add nfs nfs-share \
  --server 192.168.1.200 \
  --export /mnt/nfsshare \
  --content vztmpl,iso,backup

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