{"id":2525,"date":"2022-02-13T06:59:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T11:01:13","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-kvm-qemu-on-manjaro-arch-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-kvm-qemu-on-manjaro-arch-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 KVM\/QEMU on Manjaro\/Arch Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p>KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a virtualization solution for Linux that turns the kernel into a hypervisor. QEMU is a generic and open-source machine emulator and virtualizer. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install KVM\/QEMU on Manjaro or Arch Linux.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin, ensure your system is up to date. Open your terminal and run the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo pacman -Syu<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install KVM\/QEMU<\/h2>\n<p>Install the necessary packages for KVM and QEMU:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo pacman -S qemu virt-manager virt-viewer dnsmasq<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Load KVM Module<\/h2>\n<p>Check if your CPU supports virtualization. Run:<\/p>\n<pre><code>egrep -c '(vmx|svm)' \/proc\/cpuinfo<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>If the output is greater than 0, you can load the KVM module:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo modprobe kvm<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>For Intel CPUs, use:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo modprobe kvm-intel<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>For AMD CPUs, use:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo modprobe kvm-amd<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Add Your User to the Libvirt Group<\/h2>\n<p>To manage virtual machines, add your user to the libvirt group:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo usermod -aG libvirt $(whoami)<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Log out and log back in to apply the changes.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5: Start and Enable the Libvirt Daemon<\/h2>\n<p>Start the libvirt service and enable it to run on startup:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start libvirtd<\/code><\/pre>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl enable libvirtd<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 6: Verify the Installation<\/h2>\n<p>You can verify the installation by running:<\/p>\n<pre><code>virsh list --all<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>If you see an empty list without errors, KVM\/QEMU is successfully installed.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed KVM\/QEMU on Manjaro\/Arch Linux. 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For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a virtualization solution for Linux that turns the kernel into a hypervisor. 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