How to add NAS to casaos

[Tiago_Almeida]

As you can see in these images, I added my network storage to casaos, it says so in the “Files” app, but the drive isn’t being shown on the homescreen.
BIg problem is that when using “nextcloud” “jellyfin” etc. when I want to select my network storage (because I don’t want to be filling up my nvme built into my mini pc) it can’t seem to find the NAS under /mnt/. But casaos found the network storage, no problem there.

[dragonfire1119]

It looks like CasaOS is recognizing your network storage in the “Files” app, but it’s not showing up on the homescreen or being found by apps like Nextcloud and Jellyfin under /mnt/. Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:

1. Check Mount Points and Permissions

First, let’s ensure that the network storage is correctly mounted under /mnt/:

1. Open a terminal and run:

   df -h
   

   This will show you all mounted filesystems. Verify that your network storage is listed and properly mounted under /mnt/.

2. Next, check and adjust the permissions of the mount point:

   sudo chmod -R 775 /mnt/your-network-storage
   sudo chown -R your-user:your-group /mnt/your-network-storage
   

   Replace your-network-storage, your-user, and your-group with your specific names.

   Note: The 775 permission gives read/write/execute access to the owner and group, and read/execute access to others. Be cautious when changing permissions, as it can affect system security.

2. Check Docker Bind Mounts

Ensure that the network storage is accessible within the Docker containers running your apps:

1. Locate the Docker Compose files for your apps (typically in /var/lib/casaos/apps).

2. There’s a script available to make editing these files easier:
   Added an edit CasaOS apps script

3. Modify the volumes section to include the storage path as a bind mount:

   volumes:
     - /mnt/your-network-storage:/mnt/your-network-storage
   

4. Alternatively, you can add this bind mount through the CasaOS web interface:

   • Go to the app’s settings page
   • Look for an option to add or modify volume mounts
   • Add the path /mnt/your-network-storage:/mnt/your-network-storage

Additional Resources

For more advanced mounting options, including how to migrate CasaOS data to a new drive and mount it permanently, refer to this community guide:

How to Migrate CasaOS Data to a New Drive and Mount It Permanently

When you’re upgrading your storage or adding additional space to your CasaOS setup, you’ll need to copy existing data to a temporary directory before mounting the new drive. This process involves identifying the new drive, formatting it, and ensuring all your data remains intact and accessible. Here’s a step-by-step guide to doing just that. Step 1: Identifying the New Drive Before you can format and mount your new drive, you need to identify it. The lsblk -f command is a simple way to do this: …

Next Steps

After applying these changes:

1. Restart the affected Docker containers or the entire CasaOS system.
2. Check if the apps can now access the network storage.
3. If issues persist, check the system logs for any error messages related to mounting or permissions.