Frequently Asked Questions

ProxMan is a professional iOS application designed for managing Proxmox VE virtualization infrastructure and Proxmox Backup Server environments. It allows system administrators to monitor nodes, manage VMs and LXC containers, handle backups, and receive push notifications from their mobile devices.

With ProxMan, you can stay connected to your infrastructure 24/7, ensuring optimal performance and quick response to any issues that may arise.

ProxMan supports a wide range of Proxmox versions to ensure compatibility with your existing infrastructure:

• Proxmox VE: versions 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x
• Proxmox Backup Server: versions 2.x and 3.x

The app is regularly updated to maintain compatibility with the latest Proxmox releases and new features.

ProxMan offers a free tier with essential monitoring and management features that cover most basic use cases. This includes:

• Basic node monitoring
• VM and LXC management
• Simple backup monitoring
• Basic notifications

Premium features such as advanced analytics, custom notifications, multi-cluster management, and detailed reporting are available through in-app purchases.

ProxMan provides comprehensive Proxmox management with the following key features:

• Real-time node monitoring - Track CPU, memory, storage, and network usage
• VM lifecycle management - Start, stop, restart, and clone virtual machines
• LXC container control - Full container management capabilities
• Backup monitoring - Schedule, monitor, and restore backups
• Push notifications - Receive alerts for critical events
• Multi-server support - Manage multiple Proxmox environments
• Resource analytics - Detailed performance metrics and reports
• Secure connections - SSL/TLS encrypted communications

Setting up ProxMan with your Proxmox server is straightforward. You'll need:

• Server details: IP address or hostname
• Port number: Typically 8006 for Proxmox VE
• Authentication: Username/password or API token
• Network access: Connectivity between your iOS device and server

The app supports both traditional username/password authentication and the more secure API token method. All communications are encrypted using SSL/TLS for maximum security.

Yes! ProxMan excels at multi-cluster management. You can:

• Add multiple Proxmox VE environments
• Connect to multiple Proxmox Backup Servers
• Switch between environments with a unified interface
• Monitor all your infrastructure from a single app
• Receive consolidated notifications across all clusters

This makes ProxMan perfect for MSPs and organizations with distributed infrastructure.

ProxMan is designed to work with modern iOS devices and versions:

• Minimum requirement: iOS 14.0 or later
• Device compatibility: iPhone and iPad
• Processor: A12 Bionic or later recommended
• Storage: 50MB available space

The app is optimized for the latest iOS versions and takes full advantage of features like Touch ID, Face ID, dark mode, and iOS-specific UI guidelines.

Security is our top priority. ProxMan implements multiple layers of protection:

• Encryption: All communications use SSL/TLS encryption
• Authentication: Support for Proxmox API tokens and biometric login
• Storage: Credentials securely stored in iOS Keychain
• Privacy: No data transmitted to third-party servers
• Updates: Regular security patches and improvements
• Compliance: Follows iOS security guidelines and best practices

Absolutely! ProxMan's notification system keeps you informed about critical events:

• VM state changes (start, stop, restart)
• Backup job completions and failures
• Resource usage alerts (CPU, memory, storage)
• Node connectivity issues
• System errors and warnings

You can customize notification preferences for each server and choose which events are most important for your workflow.

Yes! ProxMan includes comprehensive Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) integration:

• Job monitoring: Track backup job status and progress
• History viewing: Review backup history and success rates
• Datastore management: Monitor storage usage and capacity
• Backup restoration: Restore backups directly from the app
• Notifications: Receive alerts for backup operations
• Scheduling: View and manage backup schedules

This makes ProxMan a complete solution for both virtualization and backup management.