Shut down your Unraid server safely. If you cannot access the WebGUI or SSH, press the physical power button on the server case once to trigger a clean shutdown. Avoid pulling the power cord unless the system is completely unresponsive. Step 2: Remove and Connect the USB Drive
Type http://tower.local or http://tower into your web browser. Best Practices After Regaining Access
To remove the faulty network configuration, execute the remove command: rm network.cfg Use code with caution. unraid reset network settings
If SSH is still functioning, open your terminal or PuTTY and run: ssh root@your-server-ip . Step 2: Navigate to the Config Directory
To find your server's new IP address, check your router’s connected device list or look at the physical monitor hooked up to the Unraid machine at the end of its boot cycle. Once you locate the new IP, type it into any web browser to regain access to your Unraid dashboard. How to Prevent Future Network Lockouts Shut down your Unraid server safely
If the GUI is inaccessible, you can use the command line to delete the network configuration file, forcing Unraid to revert to DHCP upon the next reboot. Connect a monitor and keyboard to your Unraid server. Log in with your username ( root ) and password.
If you encounter issues after resetting your network settings: Step 2: Remove and Connect the USB Drive Type http://tower
Once the network settings are reset, Unraid will revert to the following defaults: The server will ask your router for an IP address.
: Management ports revert back to standard HTTP (Port 80) and HTTPS (Port 443).