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Not to be a party pooper, but I have only been doing this for people that came back to us up through December 4th and those that had legit purchasing problems. Beyond that, it feels like we're going back on our word to the customers that did buy on time.

It would be nice if there were some indication as to which wave in the queue a user sits based on order number so that we can plan for when to receive the invite link email. Is such a feature possible to add to the hub.hexos.com website?

Integrated default reverse proxy for docker apps so all apps available on 443 inside home network. integrated DNS to support app name.internaldomain.com with reverse proxy (this puts all apps on 443) Lets encrypt SSL by default for all apps all user has to do is buy domain name and enter it above and all just works support for split horizon DNS consider running the DNS service for folks to allow tight integration (this shouldn't preclude use of other dns services) this is not me advocating for how to expose anything externally, that's not an argument i want to get into 😉

Sorry, if this has been asked before & posted elsewhere. Would be handy to have app support for steam caching, especially for big/medium family's/house hold share. I can understand this will not be on the radar as yet, while sorting other issues out/beta etc

Hey everyone, first time poster and just purchased a license. Looking forward to being able to building a server on Hex OS once it is more fully fledged. I wanted to ask if there is any plans by the developers to implement an easy way for people (including developers of open source services) to share app configs in the same way that, for example, Plex and Immich are implemented at the moment. I am asking for this because it could significantly help boost the speed of development of these apps, and the growth of the ecosystem for Hex OS. People could maybe even share variations of configs (like Plex with/without hardware acceleration), or even bundle several apps together (something like bundling the whole -arr suite together along with folder directories in a way that is easy for users). It is just a suggestion, but I feel like with all of the attention Hex is getting, the developers would do well in capitalizing on the will of people to tinker with this OS by giving them the tools to make and share configs with one another (and these apps could even get some sort of "seal of approval" if they were considered of high quality by the devs). Thanks for reading my first post, I hope y'all have an amazing day!

I think it only right that multi factor authentication on accounts be something that gets implemented relatively quickly. The simple Username/Password for the account is very 90's With HEXOS being relatively new and gaining a lot of attention. Last thing you want is negative publicity due to weak security posture. some sort of MFA should be standard option.

UPDATE: As of 11/8, we have updated the ISO installer to run on version 25.04.2.6 of TrueNAS SCALE. Existing users should NOT reinstall to get this version. You can update from within the Activity card on the Dashboard (or the Notification). Hello and thank you for joining the HexOS beta program! You are an elite and vital part of this project and your participation is greatly appreciated. This post contains all the information you will need to get started with HexOS and how to communicate with our team during your beta experience. Disclaimer Beta Products, Software, and any related Services are still in development, and therefore, you are advised to safeguard important data, to use caution, and not to rely in any way on the correct functioning or performance of the products, software, or any related services. Beta Products and Services are provided to you “AS IS”, without any warranty whatsoever. Expectations During your participation in the beta, we expect you to do the obvious: use and test the software. But we also expect you to communicate with us when things don’t go right or if you’re having trouble. Please post feedback and let us know about your experiences, good and bad. That being said, please remember that this is beta software and early access. HexOS has a long and healthy roadmap ahead. Quickstart Guide For those that just want to get started, here’s the TLDR: Download the ISO here: https://downloads.hexos.com/TrueNAS-SCALE-25.04.2.6-HexOS.iso or https://hexos-downloads.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/TrueNAS-SCALE-25.04.2.6-HexOS.iso (SHA256 Checksum: e8ed99a322affe0969b82b866161a9f6acbc1561e3cc7b2efb2bf120ffe2e856) Use a tool such as Balena Etcher to image a USB flash device with the ISO. Boot your server from the flash device and install the OS to preferably an SSD. When given the option, opt to create the admin password in the installer (do not select the option to "Configure using WebUI"). Remove the flash device and reboot your server when the install is complete. From another device (mobile, tablet, desktop) that is on the same LAN as your server, login to https://deck.hexos.com using your HexOS credentials. Follow the instructions to complete your server configuration. NOTE: As of the 24.10.2.2 build of this ISO, configuring the admin password via the webUI option has been removed from the installer. However, if you select to create an admin password, but then attempt to "cancel" that process, the ISO will proceed with an installation with no admin password set. This is a known bug and the TrueNAS team will be addressing this in a future update to the ISO. Just don't cancel out of creating the admin password in the installer ;-). Hardware Requirements Booting HexOS is designed to support a wide variety of x86 hardware (Intel or AMD). The minimum requirements are a 2-core 64-bit CPU, 8GB of memory, and a 16GB or larger SSD boot device. However, depending on your needs for performance and applications, more resources may be required. Storage Pools Pools are made up of storage devices based on size and type (HDDs vs. SSDs). Storage devices in each pool need to be roughly the same size*. The OS boot device cannot be a part of a pool. Expandable pools require a minimum of 3 devices and can be grown one device at a time. Non-expandable pools can be created with 2 devices. Initial pool width should not exceed 8 devices. Maximum expanded pool width should not exceed 12 devices. At least one storage pool must be created to use HexOS. *In the event of slight variations (e.g. 240GB and 256GB), devices can be grouped, but total capacity for the pool will sacrifice the larger device’s excess storage. Build Recommendations HexOS has been designed so that a relatively modern PC can be easily transformed into a very viable home server. This means using standard HDDs/SSDs and using onboard controllers for storage/networking. However, since we’re based on TrueNAS, our hardware support is actually rather vast. For more detailed hardware recommendations for advanced builds, please refer to the TrueNAS SCALE Hardware Guide. Installing in a VM As HexOS is based on TrueNAS SCALE, it can be installed as a virtual machine as well. While the process should be fairly self-explanatory, please see the TrueNAS SCALE documentation for additional instructions on VM installation. Setup and Configuration Once the OS has been installed and rebooted, you will use a web browser on the same network as your server to register your system and complete the setup process. This can be a PC, tablet, or mobile device. Using a capable browser, login to https://deck.hexos.com. Beta 1 Features Our first release is focused on providing a streamlined user experience for setup and configuration and laying the framework for what’s to come. The main features of Beta 1 include: Setup and configuration wizard Configure your home server in minutes with ease. Analyze system health, with warnings for SMR HDDs. Auto-configure storage pools to safeguard against device failures. Securely manage your server remotely via Command Deck. Storage device management Detect error states and conditions and report through the dashboard Highlight individual storage devices and their respective faults Replace devices from storage pools due to failure or preventative maintenance Expand pools as little as one device at a time Folders and users Create and share folders over your local network. Easily manage permissions for secure access. Apps One-click deploy Immich as a personal photo library app. One-click deploy Plex as a home media server. Automatic folder creation for app storage. Dashboard / UI Access key statistics like CPU, memory, network, and storage usage at a glance. Monitor storage health and see alerts for errors or degraded pools. Manage multiple servers from a single, unified interface. Enjoy mobile-responsive design for effortless navigation on any device.

I realize HexOS has way more important things to do to get to the production version 1 but maybe add this to the 3rd tier list of feature requests: I really hate purple as the default color scheme in HexOS. A color pallet to change the purple icons and graphics to other colors would be nice.

Hi, i can't edit my answers to posts in OS & Features but can do so fine in other subforums EDIT: here it works, not in OS & Features and maybe some other subforums

It starts when you get your invite. From our terms: Refunds Any and all purchases are subject to a 30-day refund policy. To request a refund, email us at support@hexos.com using the email account associated with your purchase. For Early Access orders, the 30-days starts from the date you receive your invite to participate in the beta.

Yes, this is confirmed. Its why we went through such pains to make a responsive design for the UI/UX 😉

I would like to see first party support for placing any app behind some of the most popular VPNs (PIA, Nord, Express, Proton, Tailscale, etc), as well as custom VPNs (WireGuard, OpenVPN, etc). For example, you may install “The Lounge” IRC client and have all internet communication pass through a PIA VPN so that your home IP is not exposed while chatting. Traditional methods of doing this involve painful configuration of iptables or other firewall rules. I believe this is an area where HexOS could really simplify things: Install a VPN plugin, authenticate with it, and then simply assign an app to a VPN plugin via the app’s settings if desired. It would be fully accessible from the home network without going through the VPN, but all internet traffic would go through the VPN with a kill switch in case the VPN goes down. Thoughts?

I would like to discussed app roadmap/priority. Items in red are high-priority. Reverse Proxy: traefik (alt options: caddy, nginx, HAproxy) Per-app integration options with reverse proxy (traefik). Dynamic DNS: ddns, cloudflared Auth/Security: authelia (alt option: authentik) App Dashboard: homepage, (alt options:, organizer, dashy, homarr, flame) Per-app integration with app dashboard. File Sync: nextcloud (alt options: synchthings) Docker Management (GUI): dockge (alt options: portainer) VPN: wireguard, tailscale Streaming: jellyfin (alt options: plex, emby, "arr" apps) This is by no means exhaustive, but a starting-point for discussion. This is based off of my own experience homelabbing first on OMV with docker using smarthome beginner tutorials, then transitioning to TrueNAS scale, using True Charts helm charts. My preference is self-hosting first and the ability to keep EVERYTHING local, then allowing cloud options for ease-of-use.

Im looking to install a Jellyfin server on my HEX os server, will this be an app?

Since hardwire is not always available for some people, will wifi card support be available?

Is there a search option for the forums? I am unable to find.

Please enable 2FA support for accounts.

Hi there! We certainly would like to add a bunch of game servers, but it might take a little while.

@SignedAdam can I suggest that have a look at OpenMediaVault, its might be more of what your looking for. I understand the frustration on the RAM and reuse side of things and have previously found this to be spot on. Funny tangent, if your not already aware, OMV and TrueNAS (Prev FreeNAS) have a connection https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenMediaVault#Background

Yes its the same for me. NZBGet would be a 10/10.

Higher on the list for me would be usenet clients, since it's so much easier and secure compared to torrents.

Plex is quite nice and all but I would like to use Jellyfin. In the past, setting up a good Jellyfin-Install with hardware acceleration can be very frustrating, so if that could be made easy, that would be a godsend.

Whether you choose HW or SW RAID you should back up your data. Choosing the right RAID type is also important. For instance, when creating my ZFS RAID, I will be using a 4x8TB disk raidz2 configuration. What this means is my array (storage pool) will only have ~14.5TB of available storage but can survive 2 disk failures. I do this because I am risk averse. Conversely, you could take the same disks and configure them in a raidz1 and get a little than 22TB of usable capacity but only survive 1 disk failure. The good news is ZFS, the underlying filesystem, is incredibly resilient so as long as our backing up your data, you can focus on which type of raid array you should use based on how many disks you have to use and your own personal risk tolerance. Hope that helps. Good luck!

I spoke too soon. I got the sale price. I have had an unexpected victory and acquired a HexOS license! So happy right now. The way it works: I received an email half an hour ago that told me I'd received $100 credit in my account here. Go through normal purchase process, but when you get to "How do you want to pay?" Choose Account Credit (not CC or Paypal). Proceed with the sale process, and it completes. Then you restart the sale process, this time you'll have the credit already applied, and choose CC or Paypal for the $99 payment. I used a one-time disposable CC number (from Revolut) and it worked fine.

Hey everyone! 👋 I’d like to propose creating a dedicated section on the forum for recommended hardware configurations tailored to HexOS. I think this could be super helpful for both new users and seasoned enthusiasts looking for the best setups to fully utilize HexOS. We could include curated hardware suggestions, such as: Desktop PCs and laptops optimized for HexOS. NAS devices where HexOS really shines. Other solutions (e.g., miniPCs, servers) that serve as a great foundation for HexOS’s features. This kind of knowledge base would make it much easier to find the perfect hardware for various use cases – from home setups to office environments, and even more demanding scenarios. We could also categorize recommendations by budget or user expertise levels. What do you think? I’d be happy to help kickstart this initiative by sharing my own experiences and suggestions. 😊 Let me know in the comments if you think this is a good idea and which devices you’d personally recommend! Greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱

@Dylan, I made some minor edits to clear this up!

i believe you should setup your drives RAID in the NAS software (HexOS, TrueNAS, unRAID, etc) Let the software manages it.

From the Deck, simply click Disconnect this server. And then your license is free to use and setup a new server again.

After these operations: The backup server wouldn't be managed at all by Command Deck TrueNAS would still be accessible on the backup, and can be managed from there. I don't know how HexOS updates work when disconnected from Command Deck. The backup server cannot use any HexOS-specific replication features that come out, without its own license. The backup server can be targeted for replication to the extent that TrueNAS supports the arrangement. When setting up the backup server: The main server wouldn't be managed.

How feasible would it be to have a commuity section apps of the app store. Where commuity trusted members can upload apps. We could potentially leverage the ranking system to determine what ranking allows for upload. Not sure what the security ramifications are.... I am sure there would need to be some sort of approval process and maybe/probably some sort app checker to verify source code. I also understand some documentation would need to be published to assist in developing for the OS. Let me know what you think 🤔

Wazuh supports docker and also provides prebuilt containers. Lots of options for easy deployment. I'm sure HexOS have lots of apps they plan to add, but for now, it would not take much to deploy this manually through the TrueNAS GUI. Since Wazuh is not a "home" user type of app, it will probably not be high on the one-click deploy list, which is understandable. https://documentation.wazuh.com/current/deployment-options/docker/docker-installation.html https://documentation.wazuh.com/current/deployment-options/virtual-machine/virtual-machine.html

Check the power ratings of both your power supply and MOBO, first. Second, in terms of capacity, it depends on which raid type you wish to use. 5x4TB in a raidz1 pool would provide about ~14.5 TB of storage but only survive one disk failure. However, if that were a raidz2 you would only get just under 11TB of usable storage but could survive two disk failures. Good luck and choose wisely.

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for the explanation

The username ist: truenas_admin The password was set by you during installation

this probably isnt on top of the to do list though 😛

It would be nice to be able to have SSO support. For example, LLDAP and OAuth2/OIDC would probably cover most of the people that would use SSO. I personally use Authentik which allows LDAP, OAuth2/OIDC, proxy provider, Radius, SAML, and SCIM.

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Hi @zachavm License requirements are based on the number of servers you have hexos installed on. In the use case you are considering you would need two servers, each with a copy of HexOS, so you would need to have two licenses.

Hi there! An offline local UI is coming with the 1.0 release. You will need to be online for initial setup, but after that you can leave your server offline. Any features that require internet like app installs will of course not be available until you go online again.

TrueNAS is built on FreeBSD. TrusNAS Scale is built on Linux. HexOS will be built on TrueNAS Scale and therefore on Linux.

Changing the email should be a very simple thing. I also would like to update my email address. However, the ability to transfer a license to another user is an unreasonable request, in my opinion. If we want long term support for this Os, with a lifetime license purchase option, then we want other users to buy into the ecosystem. This generates money for the company, supporting them for continued development of the product. With so many software products moving to only a SaaS, subscriptions, model. I wouldn't want to limit the companies income source, as generally speaking subscriptions generate a better revenue long-term for a company. Allowing transferable licenses would just lose the company money and potentially cause them to think about the purchase model. .Creating a turnkey Os of this nature takes development time and long-term support. Just my thoughts.

As far as i now (correct me if i'm wrong), using cloudflare tunnels for heavy media is against their tos and you need a paid tier for that. Many people who used it for their cctv got their accounts banned

OK thanks @cake for the help i have decided to go for a raid-z2 in a pool size of 5 drives. I havnt yet bought the drives so my post was about what i would need to reach that goal of 20TB before i went out and bought the drives but the calculator was still very helpful.

is it possible to install HA yet ? i thought there were only 2 apps available atm.

Once it's proven stable I will be migrating my unraid setup. Here is what I have runnning right now: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 4600G 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor Cooler: Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler Motherboard: ASRock B550M-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard Memory: Crucial Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Memory Storage: Sabrent Rocket 256 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive 4x Western Digital Red Plus 8 TB 3.5" 5640 RPM Internal Hard Drive Case: U-NAS NSC-410 w/ Power Supply I love this little case!

Hi there! Hardware Passthrough is coming with our VM management.