Thalf

Hi Unraid Team, I would like to submit a feature request regarding VM icon management in Unraid. Currently, VM icons can only be selected from predefined system directories, and custom icons require either: • Placing files inside system-managed folders that may be overwritten • Manually editing VM XML metadata • Overriding built-in template icons This differs significantly from the Docker implementation, where users can easily define custom icons directly in the GUI. Requested Improvement: Please add native support for custom VM icons through the GUI, similar to Docker containers. Ideally one or more of the following options: Allow selecting a PNG file from a user-defined folder (e.g. /mnt/user/...) Allow uploading a custom icon directly in the VM edit interface Allow specifying an icon via URL Provide a persistent, user-safe icon directory that is not overwritten during updates Rationale: • VM icons should not require XML editing for customization • Users should not need to override system files • Icons should persist across reboots and updates • The experience should be consistent with Docker container management Having to “host” custom VM icons or manipulate system folders feels unnecessarily complex for what should be a simple UI-level customization. Thank you for considering this improvement.