Overview and setup
Unraid Connect is a cloud-enabled companion designed to enhance your Unraid OS server experience. It makes server management, monitoring, and maintenance easier than ever, bringing cloud convenience directly to your homelab or business setup.
Automated flash backup
Backing up your Unraid flash drive is crucial for a quick recovery from issues like hardware failure, accidental deletions, or data corruption. While local backups (such as copying your flash drive to another USB device or network share) allow for easy access and control, they can be vulnerable to theft, fire, or hardware failures that may affect your entire setup. On the other hand, cloud backups provide secure off-site storage for your configuration, safeguarding against local disasters and allowing recovery from anywhere.
Remote access
This page covers Unraid Connect Remote Access, which publishes your %%WebGUI|web-gui%% to the internet by using either %%UPnP|upnp%% or a manual port forwarding rule on your router. If you want full remote management without exposing the %%WebGUI|web-gui%% to WAN traffic, prefer the official %%Tailscale|tailscale%% integration. For more advanced needs, such as connecting to Docker containers or accessing network drives, a %%VPN Tunnel|vpn-tunnel%% remains the recommended solution.