The error message API key: network_errornetwork: getaddrinfo ENOTFOUND in Unraid Connect indicates that the system is unable to resolve a domain name to an IP address, suggesting a DNS resolution issue.

This can prevent Unraid from connecting to necessary online services.

Potential Causes:

1. DNS Configuration Issues: Incorrect or misconfigured DNS settings can lead to failures in domain name resolution.
2. Network Connectivity Problems: Disruptions in the network can hinder Unraid’s ability to reach external servers.
3. Operating System Corruption: Corrupted system files may impair network functionalities.

Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Verify Network Connectivity:
   • Ensure that the Unraid server has a stable internet connection.
   • Use the terminal to ping reliable domains, such as ping www.google.com, to confirm connectivity.
2. Check DNS Settings:
   • Navigate to Settings > Network Settings in the Unraid web interface.
   • Confirm that the DNS server addresses are correctly configured.
   • Consider using public DNS servers like Google’s (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) for testing purposes.
3. Restart Network Equipment:
   • Reboot routers, switches, and the Unraid server to resolve transient network issues.
4. Review System Logs:
   • Access Unraid’s system logs via Tools > System Log to identify any network-related errors.
5. Reinstall Unraid OS:
   • If the issue persists, there may be corruption in the Unraid OS.
   • Backup the config folder from the Unraid flash drive.
   • Reformat the flash drive and perform a fresh installation of Unraid.
   • Restore the config folder to retain previous configurations.

Additional Resources:

• A user-reported solution involved reinstalling the Unraid OS to fix similar connectivity issues.
• For a visual guide on connecting Unraid to online services, refer to the following video:

By systematically addressing these areas, you can identify and resolve the DNS resolution issue affecting Unraid Connect.