Data Backup
From PCs to Macs, local and remote, learn how to back up your important data to your Unraid server here.
Use Cases
The use-cases for Unraid OS are nearly limitless.
From local file storage, gaming, content creation, and everything in between, Unraid OS allows you to get the most out of your rig.
If you are in need of some homelab inspiration, you've come to the right place!
Game Server Hosting
Take your gaming to another level with Unraid! Check out our easy set up guides for Rust, CS:GO, Team Fortress 2, and more.
Minecraft
Host your own private servers, load custom maps and mods, and limit who can and cannot connect all from your Unraid server.
Self-hosted Password Manager
Entrust your most important passwords to an Unraid system that you own and control.
Self-hosted Documentation
Self-host a wiki or other important documentation on your Unraid homelab with WikiJS
The Ultimate Music Player: Volumio
Consolidate and stream all your music services, files and formats through one common interface.
Host Your Own Community
Self-host your own community platform with Rocket Chat and Unraid
Optimize Your Media with Tdarr
Save terabytes of space, automate workflows, transcode on the fly, and more!
Server Data Monitoring
If you love beautiful dashboards of data, learn how to install Grafana and Prometheus's Node Exporter for self-hosted Unraid server monitoring.
NFS Server
Step by step guide on how and why to deploy an Unraid NFS server.
Capture, Encoding, and Streaming Server
Calling all streamers: Follow this guide for creating a lightweight Twitch streaming and capture server on Unraid.
Set Up Wireguard
Safely access your Unraid server with WireGuard. This guide will get you set up in no time.
Automated Media Encoding
Create an Unraid server that will automatically encode or transcode video using watch folders with Handbrake.
Get Started with Unraid Today
To start your free 30-day trial of Unraid OS, you'll need a high-quality USB flash drive and an internet connection to your server.
Your USB drive
must contain a unique GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) and be between
1GB and 32GB in size.
Next, install the OS on your USB drive by downloading our USB Creator app, an open-source program digitally signed by Lime Technology, Inc.
Visit our Getting Started article for details on how to set up Unraid OS.
Documentation
Looking for documentation? Find it here.
Our Community
Connect with the friendliest server OS community around.
App Store
If you need an app or wish to contribute one, go to the Community Applications page.
Get Started
What are you waiting for? Try out Unraid for free today!