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Unraid Digest #067
Ahoy Unraiders!
Thanks for checking in with us again. May is almost complete and it was another jam-packed month of Unraid releases and updates, so let’s get right into it! ⤵️
Unraid OS 7.1 Stable Released
We’re excited to announce the arrival of Unraid OS 7.1 Stable, officially launching one of our biggest updates yet! After a successful release candidate cycle, 7.1.0 and its follow-up point releases (7.1.1 and 7.1.2) are now live and packed with powerful new features and improvements across the platform.
What’s New in Unraid 7.1
🛜 Wireless Networking Support
Connect your Unraid server to Wi-Fi — a highly requested feature, now built-in.💻 Enhanced VM Experience
VirGL and QXL support for better graphics performance and compatibility.
User VM Templates make it easier than ever to save and share VM setups.
📂 ZFS Pool Imports
Seamlessly import existing ZFS pools from other systems. Migrating to Unraid just got simpler.🎮 Battlemage GPU Support
Thanks to the updated Linux kernel, Intel’s next-gen Battlemage GPUs are supported out of the box.🔧 Hundreds of Fixes & Enhancements
Major improvements across Storage, Networking, the WebGUI, and more.
Whether you're running VMs, containers, a media server, or just want a rock-solid NAS, Unraid 7.1 brings the flexibility, power, and polish you’ve been waiting for.
Learn more:
7.1.0 Blog | Release Notes
7.1.1 Blog | Release Notes
7.1.2 Blog | Release Notes
On the Next Uncast Show: A Look Inside Unraid
In our next Uncast episode, Lime Tech Co-CEO Tiffany Jones and Director of API Platforms Eli Bosley join Ed for a candid conversation about where Unraid has been—and where we’re going. We’ll cover:
Why we haven’t published a traditional roadmap previously— will that change?
How your purchases directly support our team and product (not shareholders)
What’s coming to Unraid OS: boot from more devices, a new Docker UI, cloud flash backups, API expansion, an update on the responsive webgui + overall refresh on the product's UI and UX, and more!
Our vision for making tech more accessible and empowering
Community Q&A!
Whether you’re curious about the company, our staff, or the powerful features coming soon, this is one you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned—this episode is dropping soon.
Alientech42 Hits 10K Subs + Giveaway!
Big congrats to Alientech42 on reaching 10,000 YouTube subscribers! To celebrate, he's running a giveaway from June 1–15, 2025, with some awesome prizes:
10 winners will receive an Unraid Unleashed license:
5 winners will score a 6-month PIA VPN sub:
🎁 Enter for PIA
Official rules available on his site. Good luck!
What’s Possible with the New Unraid API? Check Out Unloggarr
Now that the Unraid API has been open-sourced, users are already putting it to work in creative ways. One standout project is Unloggarr by community member jmagar — a powerful AI log aggregation and analysis tool built specifically for Unraid. We love seeing what you're building with the API. Keep it coming!
Curious how it all started? Check out the origin story in Discord
Final Reminder: Legacy License Upgrade Prices Go Up June 2nd
Thinking about upgrading your Unraid Basic or Plus license? Now’s the time!
Starting June 2, 2025, the cost to upgrade will increase:
Basic → Plus: +$30
Basic or Plus → Pro: +$40
🔒 Upgrade before June 2nd to lock in current pricing.
You can upgrade from the Tools ➝ Registration page or the Top-right menu ➝ Upgrade Key on your server’s webgui.
Note: This pricing change ONLY affects Basic or Plus license holders.
Scroll on for the latest Unraid videos, top forum threads, and more! ⬇️
The Ultimate Jellyfin Guide | Full Walkthrough + Tips for 2025
Unraid 7.1 Enables Intel N150 Plex Transcoding on the GMKTec G9
1 Year With The UGREEN DXP4800& UNRAID
Installing Unraid 7 on UGREEN NAS in 5 Mins!
Import Every Photo You Own Into Immich on Unraid (It’s Magic!)
App of the Month: duplicati
Securely back up everything with Duplicati. Stay tuned for a full video walkthrough deep dive!
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