ProxMox - Logging into ProxMox

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Issues Resolved by This Article

This article resolves the following common issues students encounter when attempting to access Proxmox:

Not knowing they must be connected to the GlobalProtect VPN before accessing Proxmox
Not knowing where to find the server IP address and login credentials
Browser warning errors such as “Your connection isn’t private”
Unable to proceed past the unsafe SSL warning
Confusion about which Realm to select on the login screen
Concern about the “No valid subscription” pop-up after login

Background

Proxmox is the virtualization platform Ensign Tech Labs uses for student VM assignments.
Because Proxmox servers are protected behind the college network, students must connect to the GlobalProtect VPN before accessing them — even when using home Wi-Fi.

All required login credentials and Proxmox server IP addresses are provided through Canvas → Modules → Course Resources.

When accessing Proxmox through a web browser, students will see a security warning because the servers use a self-signed certificate. This is expected behavior, and users may safely bypass the warning.

Once inside Proxmox, students will reach the node assigned for their course and begin managing their virtual machines.

Solution

Follow these steps to successfully log in to Proxmox.

1. Connect to the GlobalProtect VPN

You must connect to the VPN whether you are:

On campus
At home
Using personal Wi-Fi

Open GlobalProtect and connect to the Ensign Tech Labs gateway.

2. Locate Your Proxmox Server Information in Canvas

In Canvas:

Go to Canvas, and look for an announcement or email from your instructor with the IP address and credentials for Proxmox access. These credentials will be used throughout the semester.