Unraid Reset Network Settings | 2026 |

Use this if the web GUI is unreachable.

If you can still log in:

Click Apply.

If you lose connection, your router will reassign a new IP after reboot.

cp /boot/config/network.cfg /boot/config/network.cfg.bak

Unraid’s config is stored on the boot USB drive (/config folder).
You can plug the USB into another computer and: unraid reset network settings

(Optional) Delete dhcpcd.conf if present (very old versions).

Safely eject USB, boot Unraid – it will run DHCP.

Resetting Network Settings in Unraid: A Systematic Approach to Recovery and Reconfiguration Use this if the web GUI is unreachable

Unraid stores network settings primarily in /boot/config/network.cfg. Improper changes via the web GUI, plugin conflicts, or hardware changes (e.g., new NIC) can break remote access. When web GUI is inaccessible, administrators must use the local terminal (keyboard + monitor) or IPMI to recover. Click Apply

Fear not: Resetting network settings does not delete your array, your data, your Docker images, or your VM configurations. Your drives are safe. However, there are a few immediate "gotchas":