qm-template
Convert a Proxmox VM into a template
TLDR
Create a template from a virtual machine
$ qm template 100
SYNOPSIS
qm template vmid
DESCRIPTION
qm template converts a virtual machine into a template in Proxmox VE. Templates are read-only base images that can be used to quickly clone new VMs.Once converted to a template, the VM cannot be started directly and must be cloned to create new runnable instances.
CAVEATS
Template conversion is permanent. The original VM becomes read-only and cannot be reverted to a regular VM. Ensure the VM is properly configured before converting.
HISTORY
Part of Proxmox VE QEMU/KVM management tools. Templates enable efficient VM deployment workflows.
