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Unraid Digest #070
Hey Unraiders!
As August ends, we’re closing out Unraid’s 20th Anniversary Birthday Bash. The celebration was a huge success, and we couldn’t have done it without you. From the anniversary sale and new merch store to the server competition and our very first live online event, the community showed up in a big way!
If you missed the live event—or just want to relive the highlights, you can watch the full replay right here:
Let’s dive right in on everything that went down in August! ⤵️
Unraid OS 7.2.0-beta.2 is Now Available!
TL;DR: Why Beta.2 Matters
Unraid 7.2.0-beta.2 makes the OS more mobile-friendly, API-ready, and storage-flexible than ever before all while continuing to polish virtualization, networking, and UX. If you're comfortable navigating beta releases and eager for advanced features like RAIDZ expansion, SSO login, or filesystem flexibility, now’s a great time to test it on a non-production server.
What’s New and Noteworthy
Responsive WebGUI
The Unraid webGUI now adapts dynamically to any screen for seamless server management from everywhere.
Built‑in Unraid API
The Unraid API is now integrated directly into the OS. The new Notifications panel already leverages it, paving the way for future in‑GUI app integrations.
Expanded Storage Support
ZFS RAIDZ expansion allows single‑vdev RAIDZ1/2/3 pools to grow one disk at a time.
New filesystem formats supported: Ext2/3/4, NTFS, and exFAT join XFS, BTRFS, and ZFS—making migration and drive upgrades much more easy and flexible.
WebGUI Enhancements & UX Fixes
Notifications management panel now accessible via the bell icon.
Login via SSO (OIDC‑compliant providers, including Unraid.net) now supported.
Progress indicators added to Docker/Plugin/VM dialogs.
New Tools → “Open Terminal” entry for quick shell access.
Dashboard now shows E‑Core vs P‑Core distinctions on Intel CPUs.
Network & VM Improvements
Docker now supports IPv6 Unique Local Addresses (ULAs) in custom networks.
VM Manager upgrades: multi‑monitor improvements, virtual sound cards, PCI data saving, and updated to noVNC v1.6.
Miscellaneous Updates
Various reliability and bug fixes—especially within ZFS, Samba shares, and GUI components.
More secure local-only login for
http://localhostAuto‑applied license key upgrades.
Favicon and web app manifest support added.
Learn more: 7.2.0-beta.2 Blog + Full Release Notes
Scroll on for the latest Unraid videos, top forum threads, and more! ⬇️
Community Content
Unraid Through the Ages: Saving the Unraid Timeline
Ibracorp is back! Unraid Zero to Hero – Fresh Install & First Setup
20 Years, Millions of Parity Checks, One Incredible Community
15 Essential Unraid Plugins For Your Server
Complete Guide to Unraid Remote Backups Using FreeFileSync
Give Your Unraid VMs a Makeover with VM Custom Icons
Merch of the Month:
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Featured Forum Threads
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