Remote-access Guide

unraid remote access

by Jasper King Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Configuring Remote Access (optional)

  • Navigate to Settings -> Management Access
  • If you are using Unraid 6.10, be sure to set USE SSL/TLS to No. ...
  • Note the HTTPS port, it defaults to port 443. ...
  • If you changed any of the above settings, hit Apply for them to take effect.
  • In the CA-signed certificate file area, click Provision If you are using Unraid 6.10 your local access url will not change. ...

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The Remote Access feature allows you to access your Unraid webgui from the Internet. If you need access to Docker containers, network drives, or other devices on your network, you'll want to setup a VPN instead. Note: Before you can enable remote access, you must set a root password to your Unraid server.

Full Answer

How do I access Unraid remotely?

I am not sure how Rob explained anything (no insult Rob). To access unRAID remotely depends on what you mean by access. If you need terminal access, you probably need to forward (from your router) port 23 to your unRAID IP. If you need the web interface, you will need to forward port 80 to your unRAID IP.

Is Unraid safe to use?

HTTP access to a properly configured unRAID server running Apache is no less safe than any other Apache server (of which there are 10s of millions connected to the Internet). As for the average user...

How do I get Unraid out of the House?

Install the wireguard plugin on the unraid box and forward the port from your router to unraid. That's what I do to gain access to my unraid system out of the house. I also have a vpn on my router for backup if my unraid system crashes or needs to be rebooted.

What ports do I need to connect to Unraid?

If you need the web interface, you will need to forward port 80 to your unRAID IP. If you need to access the shares, it is more compicated maybe, but you can start by trying to forward port 139. For the first two, is very easy to also hide them behind different ports (a "high" port).

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How do I log into Unraid server?

Getting Started and Signing In to Unraid.net When you install the My Servers plugin and login to the webGui, you will have the option to sign in to Unraid.net. Doing so will unlock the additional features of My Servers. Please login with your existing Unraid.net forum account if you have one.

How do I connect to a Unraid virtual machine?

15:4022:52Unraid: How to Setup Unraid as a VM on Unraid - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo to set up the vm head over to your vms. Tab if you don't see the vms tab go to settings vmMoreSo to set up the vm head over to your vms. Tab if you don't see the vms tab go to settings vm manager. And just make sure enable vms is yes once you're in the vms tab go ahead and click add vm.

What is Unraid net?

Unraid OS allows sophisticated media aficionados, gamers, and other intensive data-users to have ultimate control over their data, media, applications, and desktops, using just about any combination of hardware. Get the Details.

How do I backup my Unraid server?

0:5614:18Backup your Unraid Server with LuckyBackup | It uses rsyncYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNow first thing you want to do is go to your main server in this case it is called transcensia. We'MoreNow first thing you want to do is go to your main server in this case it is called transcensia. We're going to go to apps. By using the community applications plugin which i assume you have installed.

Is Unraid better than FreeNAS?

Our take is that FreeNAS is the better solution for those seeking traditional RAID with a tried and true volume manager/file system, while UnRAID is better if you're seeking maximum capacity for non-critical data sets.

Is Unraid a hypervisor?

Unraid runs as a virtualization host, leveraging a hypervisor to partition resources to virtualized guests in a secure and isolated manner. VMs can be assigned a wider array of resources than Docker containers but still offer isolated access.

Is Unraid better than RAID?

In a direct Unraid vs Raid comparison, Unraid may not be as performant as traditional RAID, but it's far more efficient. There is a massive reduction in power consumption because all the drives aren't spinning to read and write data. Unraid is also efficient in how you can expand the size of the array.

Is Unraid software RAID?

As the name implies, Unraid does not make use of a RAID array. Instead, it creates data redundancy for each bit in the storage array using a parity drive.

Is Unraid a server?

Introduction. unRAID is a file server system, based upon the Slackware distribution of Linux. unRAID allows you to build an 'array' of hard drives and share those drives across the local network for all users to access the files on those drives.

How do I use rsync in Unraid?

1:1310:04Unraid & Moving Data (Part 3) Rsync - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFile over to folder b. And also the new file so again both folders will be identical. And the greatMoreFile over to folder b. And also the new file so again both folders will be identical. And the great thing is is that rsync will do this without having to copy all of the files.

How do I install Nextcloud on Unraid?

6:3924:54Installing Nextcloud on Unraid 2022 pt1 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd obviously do a search for next cloud. And again we could use any of these two next clouds. I'mMoreAnd obviously do a search for next cloud. And again we could use any of these two next clouds. I'm going to use the linux server one here. So i'm going to click install onto that and for the branch.

How do I install Unraid plugins?

0:2310:34Install the Community Apps on Unraid and install Best plugins - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAlright to install the community apps plugin go to the plugins. Tab click on install plugin enterMoreAlright to install the community apps plugin go to the plugins. Tab click on install plugin enter the following url. And then click on install.

How do I access a VM remotely?

ProcedureClick My Cloud.In the left pane, click VMs.Select a virtual machine, right-click, and select Download Windows Remote Desktop Shortcut File.In the Download RDP Shortcut File dialog box, click Yes.Navigate to the location where you want to save the file and click Save.More items...•

How do I run a Windows VM in Unraid?

1:064:55How to create a Windows VM on Unraid - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAfter getting the two iso files you need go to vms.MoreAfter getting the two iso files you need go to vms.

Which hypervisor does Unraid use?

Xen HypervisorThe Xen Hypervisor. Xen was the first virtualization technology we implemented in Unraid 6.

How do I set up Unraid?

Manual Method (Legacy)Plug the USB flash device into your Mac or PC.Format the device using the FAT (or FAT32) file system.Set the 'volume label' to UNRAID (case-sensitive, use all caps).Go to the downloads page.Choose a version and download it to a temporary location on your computer (e.g. a “downloads” folder).More items...

Which is better for remote access to filesystems: FTP or Web?

FTP is the best candidate for remote access to the filesystem. It's secure, and configurable, and works with many clients, including a web browser.

Can you teach someone to secure a service via a forum thread?

You cannot teach someone to secure a service via a forum thread.

Can you control unraid with telnet?

However, remote control of unRAID using advanced graphics tools like those mentioned above is completely unnecessary, as there are no graphic elements to display, only a text console, which is already available, through any Telnet client, such as the free one built into Windows, or the superior PuTTY.

Is unrAID secure?

Everything has security risks. Having your data on unRAID is less secure than on an un-networked PC.... yet we do it.

Is NextCloud secure?

Have you looked at nextcloud? should be easy to setup and fairly secure. Normaly network connections methods like cifs/smb and nfs aren't very secure and will be failry slow over wan.

Can I share my smb files with NextCloud?

Just a word of warning on nextcloud, once your files are in it, you can only access them from within the nextcloud system. i.e. you can't have a smb share with your files and have them available in nextcloud.

Can you portforward Unraid?

You can portforward the unraid webgui, but you should really use a vpn here, and the webgui probably isn't that secure.

Is Wireguard better than OpenVPN?

Forget OpenVPN. Wireguard is officially included in latest unRAID and performance-wise is much better than OpenVPN. There are tutorials on LimeTech/unRAID forums on how to set it up.

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Online flash backup

Whenever you make configuration changes to the OS, have a backup of your USB flash boot device sent to our cloud. If your flash fails, download your backup to a new flash, replace your license, and you're back up and running!

Secure remote access

Connect to your servers remotely over SSL anytime, using any device over an Internet connection.

Want to learn more about My Servers?

Check out the full My Servers Documentation for an install guide and much, much more.

Ricotta Elmar

i want remote access to my unraid for if i need a file, but thing is i have no knowledge and i follow guides but i can not get it to work i setted up duckdns,

LIGISTX

i want remote access to my unraid for if i need a file, but thing is i have no knowledge and i follow guides but i can not get it to work i setted up duckdns,

Jarsky

Can you elaborate on 'cant access it' ? Are you trying to access a share, or the UnRAID UI?

Ricotta Elmar

no i want to access the unraid from outside my lan , like access it on tablet 5g connection if i need a file,

Jarsky

Yes and are you trying the UnRAID server by its DNS address or IP address? Try the IP Address (192.168.178.xxx)

Ricotta Elmar

i try to access it by the duckydns ? is that wrong ? localy i can access it fine but what i want is when i am on the go or at a other place

Jarsky

No, you use the duckdns to connect to the VPN. Which it looks like youre connected fine from your screenshot.

4U Rackmount Chasis Recommendations

I'm thinking of finally doing a rack-mounted setup and doing away with my trusty (heavily modded) Thermaltake V21 case, does anyone have any favorites for an enclosure?

nginx reverse proxy - don't seem to be able to forward to unraid server - bad gateway

Anyone have any idea why I can use a RP to access various other docker containers but I can't forward anything onto the unraid server itself. They are on the same subnet and the RP has access to the routers login page, etc but doesn't seem to be able to get to the unraid servers webui.

Nextcloud app slow frontend performance

I know this might not be a real unraid question, but I wanted to verify with a community that probably did the same config steps as me.

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