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  5. Configuration Instructions
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TrueNASTrueNAS 26 Documentation
TrueNAS 26 is renamed TrueNAS 27.
This content documents the TrueNAS 26 BETA releases.
For TrueNAS 27-RC.1 and later, see the TrueNAS 27 documentation.

Configuration Instructions

  2 minute read.

This section provides instructions for users that are configuring TrueNAS for the first time.

TrueNAS Enterprise

TrueNAS Enterprise customers should contact TrueNAS Enterprise Support for assistance with the initial set up and configuration of their systems.

Contacting TrueNAS Enterprise Support

Customers who purchase TrueNAS hardware or that want additional support must have a support contract to use TrueNAS Support Services. The TrueNAS Community forums provides free support for users without a TrueNAS Support contract.

TrueNAS Customer Support
Support Portalhttps://support.ixsystems.com
Emailsupport@ixsystems.com
Telephone and Other Resourceshttps://www.ixsystems.com/support/

After completing the installation process, you can either use the Console setup menu to reconfigure the primary network interface with a static IP address or use the TrueNAS UI to make network changes and complete the initial configuration.

Configuring your system includes:

  • Setting up your first pool
  • Setting up data sharing
  • Setting up backup for the system and your stored data

Configuration Articles

  • Logging In for the First Time: Describes the web interface, logging in to the TrueNAS web interface for the first time, changing from root to the admin user, and navigating through the UI.

    • Configuring TrueNAS Using the UI: Provides a sequential process to complete the initial configuration using the TrueNAS UI.

      • Setting Up Storage: Provides basic instructions for setting up your first storage pool and dataset or zvol.

        • Setting Up Data Sharing: Provides general information on setting up basic data sharing on TrueNAS.

          • Backing Up TrueNAS: Provides general information and instructions on setting up data storage backups, saving the system configuration and initial system debug files, and creating a boot environment.

            • Configuring Virtualization and Apps: Provides general information on setting up virtual machines and applications in TrueNAS.