Type the discovered IP address into your web browser's URL bar to pull up the Unraid login screen. Step 6: Reconfigure Your Network Settings
: Log into the WebGUI and go to Settings > Network Settings to set a new static IP or adjust bonding/bridging if needed.
Here is how you can perform a surgical "network reset" to get back into your Unraid OS dashboard.
, plug it back into your server, and power it on . unraid reset network settings install
Once you have regained access to the Unraid WebGUI (by typing the new IP into your browser), you should re-apply your desired settings properly.
The core principle is simple: , located in the /boot/config/ folder. If you delete these files, Unraid will automatically recreate them with default settings on the next boot, which will use DHCP to obtain an IP address from your router. The main file is network.cfg , which contains your IP address, gateway, DNS servers, and other crucial settings.
Log into your home router's web interface, navigate to the "Connected Devices" or "DHCP Client List," and look for a device named Tower (or your custom server name). Type the discovered IP address into your web
Alternatively, to manually edit settings rather than deleting them, use vi /boot/config/network.cfg to update fields like USE_DHCP="yes" or manually set an IPADDR .
If you see eth1 (but not eth0 ), edit the network-rules file manually:
The server will now boot using to obtain a new IP address. Method 2: Using the Unraid Terminal (Local Monitor) , plug it back into your server, and power it on
If you have lost connection to your Unraid WebGUI, cannot ping the server, or misconfigured a static IP or bridge setting, you don’t need to reinstall the OS. You can easily reset the network configuration back to factory defaults (which defaults to ).
If you can’t access the terminal or the WebGUI, the easiest fix is to take the "brain" (the USB flash drive) to another computer. and remove the Unraid USB boot drive. Plug the USB into your PC or Mac . Navigate to the /config folder on the drive. Delete these two files : network.cfg network-rules.cfg (if it exists).
: If your server is booting but you can't reach it from another computer, try selecting Unraid OS GUI Mode from the boot menu. This allows you to log in directly on the server's attached monitor and adjust settings via a local web browser.
If you have a monitor and keyboard attached but don't want to reboot into safe mode:
mv network.cfg network.cfg.old mv network-rules.cfg network-rules.cfg.old Use code with caution.