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SnapRAID has also inspired a wide range of tutorials, videos, and technical articles created by users, system administrators, and storage enthusiasts around the world.

This page collects some of the best resources from the community and the media to help new and experienced users learn, configure, and explore SnapRAID.

Community Guides, Articles and Tools

Platform Title Published Description
Linux Encrypted SnapRAID May 11, 2024 Tutorial for setting up encrypted SnapRAID storage with dm-crypt and LUKS.
Linux Script for Nightly SnapRAID Syncs and Scrubs May 11, 2024 SnapRAID sync script with improved error handling and email notifications for automated backup management.
Linux Snapraid Runner Script 26 Feb 2021 Script that runs snapraid and sends its output to the console, a log file and via email.
Linux Snapraid AIO Script May 21, 2024 The definitive all-in-one SnapRAID script on Linux.
Linux (MergerFS + SnapRAID) is the new RAID 5 Feb 3, 2023 Explains why MergerFS + SnapRAID offers RAID 5/6-like protection with more flexibility.
Linux SnapRAID Split Parity Sync Script Nov 17, 2016 Script for dual parity syncing across multiple disks in SnapRAID setups.
Linux SnapRAID - Perfect Media Server Dec 27, 2023 Overview of SnapRAID for flexible, snapshot-based data backup and parity protection on a Perfect Media Server.
OpenMediaVault SnapRAID Plugin For OMV7 Jan 18, 2025 Guide for installing and configuring the SnapRAID plugin on OpenMediaVault 7 for data protection and recovery.
OpenMediaVault SnapRAID Upgrade Drive Jul 18, 2024 Step-by-step guide to upgrading drives in a SnapRAID array while maintaining data integrity.
MANS A Hybrid NAS Approach with SnapRAID and MergerFS Feb 7, 2024 Guide to building a robust NAS stack with SnapRAID, MergerFS, and Docker for efficient storage and media management.
Windows Elucidate Sep 9, 2025 Elucidate is a Windows GUI front-end for the command-line SnapRAID application.

Video Tutorials

Platform Title Published Description
Linux How to install and setup Snapraid Jun 26, 2023 Step-by-step guide to compiling, installing, and automating SnapRAID parity protection.
Linux How to recover a failed drive using Snapraid Jul 31, 2023 Demonstrates recovering data from a failed drive in a MergerFS + SnapRAID setup.
Linux How to install and setup MergerFS Jun 26, 2023 How to install and setup MergerFS for SnapRAID.
Linux MergerFS + SnapRAID : Forget about RAID 5 in your Home Server ! Feb 21, 2023 Explains setting up MergerFS and SnapRAID for home server safety equivalent to RAID 5, with Slack notifications.
Linux DIY Unraid-like functionality Jun 12, 2025 Builds Unraid-style setup with SnapRAID overview, install, and use starting at 11:26.
Linux How to build the Perfect Media Server | Part 1 - The Tech Stack Apr 22, 2025 Overview of building a media server stack, including SnapRAID integration at 19:28.
Linux How to setup a Linux Fileserver with Snapraid and Mergerfs Re-Export Apr 23, 2018 Guides through setting up SnapRAID with MergerFS on Linux for a simple fileserver, including add/remove drives.
Linux (Italian) Il RAID è OBSOLETO: la migliore ALTERNATIVA in ambito domestico Jun 18, 2023 Review di SnapRAID da parte di Morro Linux
OpenMediaVault Setting up SnapRAID + mergerfs on OpenMediaVault Nov 19, 2023 Tutorial for configuring SnapRAID and MergerFS on OpenMediaVault, including drive additions.
OpenMediaVault Setting up MergerFS SnapRaid and file server on OpenMediaVault Sep 10, 2023 Guides through creating a protected storage pool and file server with MergerFS and SnapRAID.
Windows Setting up SnapRAID for Windows (and DrivePool) PART 1 Apr 28, 2023 A detailed guide on installing and configuring SnapRAID on Windows, including integration with DrivePool for disk pooling.
Windows SnapRAID for Windows (and DrivePool) Part 2 - Recovery May 12, 2023 The second part of the series, focusing on array modification, data recovery from deletions or corruption, and disk replacement.
Windows How to setup Snapraid and DrivePool in Windows Sep 29, 2017 Shows how to set up SnapRAID and DrivePool to create a large volume with parity backup for files.

Disclaimer The resources listed below are shared for information only and are not endorsed by SnapRAID. They are created by third parties, and we’re not responsible for their accuracy or opinions. Please check them out yourself and refer to SnapRAID’s official documentation for trusted guidance.