Install: Unraid Reset Network Settings
Unraid will detect the missing files and revert to using for its networking, allowing you to find the new IP address assigned by your router. Method 2: Reset Network via USB Drive (Offline Method)
: Use the new IP or http://tower.local (if using the default hostname) to log back in.
If you cannot access your Unraid server's web interface, follow these steps using a separate PC or Mac: your Unraid server safely. Remove the USB flash drive and plug it into your computer. Navigate to the /config folder on the flash drive. Locate and delete (or rename to .old ) the following files: network.cfg network-rules.cfg (if it exists).
Use a mobile app like Fing or a desktop tool like Advanced IP Scanner to scan your local network for the server. unraid reset network settings install
Insert the USB drive back into your server and power it on.
Go to Settings → Docker , disable Docker, re-enable it, and restart your Docker containers. This can often resolve network issues for Docker containers after a host network reset.
: The server is operational, but you want to perform a clean reset to start over. Unraid will detect the missing files and revert
Try navigating to http://unraid.local or http://[your-custom-server-name] in your web browser.
If your Unraid server is connected to a monitor and keyboard, or if you can still access the server via the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI), you can reset the network without moving the USB flash drive. Step 1: Log In to the Local Console Connect a monitor and keyboard to your server.
(Note: If the system states that network-rules.cfg does not exist, don't worry. Some setups only utilize the primary network.cfg file). Step 5: Reboot the Server Remove the USB flash drive and plug it into your computer
Remove the network configuration files using the rm command: rm network.cfg rm network-rules.cfg Use code with caution.
Insert the USB drive back into your Unraid server. Use a USB 2.0 port if available, as they offer the highest boot reliability for Unraid. Power on the server. Step 5: Find Your Server's New IP Address