Where Does Unraid Store Config on the USB Drive?
Unraid keeps its entire config in /boot/config on the boot USB, from pools to shares.
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Unraid boots from USB and stores everything mutable in /boot/config: array assignments, pools, shares, users, plugins, and VM templates. Docker containers live on the array with templates referenced from config.
Back up the flash drive through the web UI before every upgrade. That zip restores identity, license, and layout in one step. Keep a spare USB with the same backup for drive failures.
Where Unraid stores this, by platform
/boot/config (Unraid USB drive)
Array, shares, users, plugins, and VM XML. Back up from the web UI flash backup tool. License ties to the USB GUID.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Unraid fully?
Download the flash backup zip from the web UI and store it off server. That plus array parity covers config and data. Test restores on a spare stick.
Where are Unraid Docker templates?
Referenced from /boot/config plugins and docker areas. Container data lives on appdata share paths. Back up appdata separately on schedule.
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