Do you need a subscription from Proxmox?

[Helposoft Staff]

You do not need a subscription from Proxmox to use its features, but there are benefits to having one. Here’s a breakdown:

Without a Subscription:​

• Access to Software: Proxmox VE can be downloaded and used for free. You have full access to all features and capabilities.
• Community Support: You can get support through community forums, mailing lists, and other user-contributed resources.
• No Enterprise Repository: You will have access to the "No-Subscription" repository, which provides updates and security patches but may be less thoroughly tested compared to the enterprise repository.
• Nag Screens: You will see a message reminding you to consider purchasing a subscription when logging into the Proxmox web interface.

With a Subscription:​

• Enterprise Repository: Access to the Proxmox VE Enterprise Repository, which provides more stable and thoroughly tested updates and patches.
• Professional Support: You get access to professional support directly from Proxmox.
• No Nag Screens: The subscription removes the nag screens that prompt you to consider purchasing a subscription.
• Additional Features: Some premium features and tools are only available with a subscription.

Conclusion:​

If you are running critical services or require guaranteed stability and professional support, a subscription can be worthwhile. For personal use, testing, or smaller deployments, using Proxmox without a subscription is generally sufficient.

How to Disable the Subscription Notice (Optional):​

If you decide to use Proxmox without a subscription and want to remove the nag screen, you can follow these steps:

1. Edit the File:
   

   nano /usr/share/javascript/proxmox-widget-toolkit/proxmoxlib.js

   
   
2. Find the Line (around line 432):
   

   if (res === null || res === undefined || !res || res.result || res.result.upid) {

   
   
3. Replace the Line with:
   

   if (false) {

   
   
4. Save the File and Clear Cache:
   

   service pveproxy restart

   
   Remember, this only removes the visual reminder and does not affect the functionality of Proxmox.