Moving Unraid OFF USB Drives! (Internal Boot Setup Guide)

Unraid 7.3 finally introduces Internal Boot support… meaning you can now boot Unraid from an internal SSD or NVMe drive instead of relying entirely on a USB flash drive. In this video, I’ll walk you through: • What Internal Boot actually is • The hardware requirements • USB licensing vs Internal licensing • How to migrate safely • Common mistakes to avoid • And what to watch out for during the reboot process. We’ll also talk about why I still recommend keeping your licensed USB connected for most users… at least for now. 🔹 Recommended Internal Boot Drives: Kingston 120GB SSD: https://amzn.to/4tMz47U Samsung 970 EVO NVMe: https://amzn.to/4dPE0nv 🔹 Free Unraid Starter Pack: Free Unraid Starter Pack: https://alientech42.kit.com/5e40652209 🔹 Need a VPN? Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN: https://piavpn.com/AlienTech42 🔹 Support the Channel: Patreon:   / alientech42   Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alientech42 🔹 Join the Community: AlienTech42 Discord Server:   / discord   AlienTech42 Facebook Group:   / 3010139302449818   🔹 My Website: AlienTech42 Website: https://alientech42.com/ #Unraid #SelfHosted #Homelab Support the Channel 🔥 Patreon:   / alientech42   🔥 Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alientech42 🔥 Shop on Amazon (no extra cost): https://amzn.to/3vedMqV If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more Unraid tutorials! Tech I Recommend 🔥 PIA VPN 83% Off: https://piavpn.com/AlienTech42 🔥 Unraid (Affiliate Link): https://unraid.net/pricing?via=alient... 🔥 Samsung Flash Drive: https://amzn.to/3TOFANd 🔥 Samsung SSD: https://amzn.to/4eHOO5Q 🔥 Google TV 4K: https://amzn.to/3NIF7YN 🔥 Google TV HD: https://amzn.to/3vEPy9K 🔥 GoldenMate UPS: https://tidd.ly/4aooqOH - Use Code: AT4210 to get 10% Off 🔥 vidIQ: https://vidiq.com/AlienTech42 Gear I Use 🎙️ Shure Microphone: https://amzn.to/3v48I8G 🎤 Zoom F1 Field Recorder: https://amzn.to/4beDXhL 📷 Nikon Z30 Camera: https://amzn.to/48IKwHq Even if you don’t buy one of my recommended items, I still earn a small commission on any Amazon purchase made after clicking the link — at no extra cost to you. Your support genuinely helps my family, and I appreciate it more than you know! Connect With AlienTech42 📘 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 👥 Facebook Group:   / 3010139302449818   📬 Newsletter: https://alientech42.ck.page/7407121354 💬 Discord Community:   / discord   Send Us Mail AlienTech42 PO Box 333 Clare, MI 48617 Need Help? We get a lot of emails, so Discord is the best place to ask questions: 👉   / discord   Otherwise, feel free to say hello: 📧 [email protected] Please like and subscribe! We appreciate you being part of the AlienTech42 community. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:42 What this is 1:16 Requirements 2:05 Good Drive Options 2:40 Advanced Configuration 2:57 First Step, Backup 4:19 Starting the Migration 5:53 Common Issues 6:19 Rebooting into the new internal boot 7:23 Some Advantages of Internal Boot 7:43 Should Everyone Switch 8:01 Outro