How to Add Custom Windows Templates on Virtualizor (Step-by-Step Guide)

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Step 1: Log in to Your Server via SSH to start adding custom Windows  on Virtualizor

To begin, log into your server using SSH. You can use an SSH client like PuTTY and enter your server’s IP address or hostname along with your SSH credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the Virtualizor KVM Directory

Once logged in, navigate to the Virtualizor KVM directory by running the following command:

cd /var/virtualizor/kvm

This command will take you to the directory where Virtualizor stores KVM templates. To verify your location, you can list the directory contents using:

Step 3: Download the Windows Server 2019 Template

Virtualizor provides a pre-configured Windows Server 2019 template. Download it using the following command:

wget http://mirror.softaculous.com/virtualizor/templates/windows-2019.img.gz

Steps for Downloading:

• Run the above wget command in your SSH terminal.
• Wait for the download to reach 100% completion.
• After completion, your terminal will display the downloaded file, named windows-2019.img.gz.

Step 4: Extract the Windows Template File

Once the download is complete, extract the .gz file using:

gunzip windows-2019.img.gz

Things to Note:

• The extraction process may take 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the file size.
• No progress bar or output will be shown during extraction.
• To confirm successful extraction, list the directory contents by running:

Step 5: Add Custom Windows on the Virtualizor Panel

Now that the Windows Server 2019 template is extracted, follow these steps to add it to the Virtualizor control panel:

1. Open your Virtualizor panel in a web browser.
2. Navigate to the "Media" section.
3. Click on "Add Template."
4. Fill in the following details in the template configuration form:
   • Virtualization Type: Select "KVM" from the dropdown.
   • OS Template: Choose "Windows."
   • URL: Leave this field blank.
   • Filename: Enter the path of the extracted template file: windows-2019.img
   • Admin Username: Set the administrator username for Windows.
   • Perform Operations: Ensure this option is enabled.
5. Click "Add OS Template" to finalize the setup.

Finally, you will successfully add custom Windows  to the Virtualizor

Additional Windows Templates

Besides Windows Server 2019, Virtualizor offers multiple Windows templates that you can download and integrate into your KVM setup.

Downloading Windows Server 2022 or 2025

For Windows Server 2022 or 2025, follow the same process, but replace 19 with 22 or 25 in the download link:

wget http://mirror.softaculous.com/virtualizor/templates/windows-2022.img.gz

wget http://mirror.softaculous.com/virtualizor/templates/windows-2025.img.gz

After downloading, extract and add them to the Virtualizor panel using the same steps.

Final Thoughts

Adding custom Windows on Virtualizor is a straightforward process if you follow these steps carefully. Whether you're setting up Windows Server 2019, 2022, or 2025, this guide ensures a smooth installation. For more details, visit rentcpanel.com.

Tip: If you plan to use these templates for multiple virtual machines, ensure you have a valid Windows license for activation.