Reset Network Settings - Unraid

Eject the USB drive safely from your computer, plug it back into your Unraid server, and power the machine on. Unraid will detect that the network configuration file is missing and automatically generate a brand-new network.cfg file using standard DHCP settings. Method 2: The Local Terminal Method (GUI/CLI)

Once your network settings are reset to DHCP, your server will likely have a brand-new IP address. Use these methods to find it:

If you used a Windows/Mac computer, safely eject the USB, plug it back into your server, and power it on. unraid reset network settings

Restart the server to force Unraid to build a fresh configuration file: reboot Use code with caution.

Unraid will see that the network configuration is missing and automatically create a new one using . Your router will assign the server a new IP address. Method 2: Using the Local Terminal Eject the USB drive safely from your computer,

Leave Unraid set to Automatic (DHCP) . Instead, log into your home router and create a DHCP Reservation (sometimes called Static DHCP) for your Unraid server's MAC address. This ensures Unraid always receives the exact same IP address from your router, without the risk of an internal configuration mismatch locking you out.

This is the most reliable way to fix broken network configurations, such as stuck static IPs or incorrect bridging. Use these methods to find it: If you

Alternatively, you can use the traditional reboot command, but powerdown -r is a safer practice as it signals the Unraid services to shut down properly before restarting the system.

Sometimes your local network settings are fine, but you accidentally locked yourself out while configuring Unraid's built-in WireGuard VPN.