Log in with the username root and leave the password field blank . Be sure to set a new password immediately in the Users tab. 2. Factory Reset (Resetting All Settings but Keeping Data)
This guide covers three distinct scenarios: reset unraid
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | USB drive not booting after reset | Use to reinstall Unraid on the same USB, then restore your .key file. | | Array shows "wrong" disk order | Stop array → Tools → New Config → Retain current assignments → Apply. | | Shares missing but data exists | Recreate the share with the exact same name – data will reappear. | | Docker images not showing | Settings → Docker → Enable Docker → Delete image → Reinstall apps from Previous Apps . | Log in with the username root and leave
If you want to keep your files but reset the OS, Docker, and VM configurations: Factory Reset of Unraid Server - General Support Factory Reset (Resetting All Settings but Keeping Data)