Deploy Umbrel

Step 1. Get everything ready.

• Raspberry Pi 4

• 1 TB SSD

• SSD Enclosure (we have this build in with our Argon ONE M.2 case)

• 16GB+ microSD

• Power supply

• Ethernet cable

• Standard HDMI-HDMI cable

• Monitor with HDMI input

Step 2. Download Umbrel OS.

Download the latest version of Umbrel OS for Raspberry Pi on your computer.

Releases · getumbrel/umbrel-osGitHub

Step 3. Download Balena Etcher.

Download and install Balena Etcher on your computer. It is required to flash the Umbrel OS file that you downloaded in the previous step onto the microSD card.

balenaEtcher - Flash OS images to SD cards & USB drivesbalenaEtcher

Step 4. Plug the microSD card in your computer.

You might need a card-reader if your computer doesn’t have one.

Step 5. Flash Umbrel OS.

Open Balena Etcher and flash the downloaded Umbrel OS zip file on the microSD card.

Step 6. Insert the microSD card in the Pi.

After the flash is successful, remove the microSD card from your computer and insert it in the Raspberry Pi.

Step 7. Connect the SSD.

Put the SSD in its enclosure, and plug it into any of the two USB 3.0 ports (blue colored) on the Raspberry Pi.

Make sure to use an SSD that is at least 1 TB in size. Also, all data on the SSD will be automatically deleted when you turn on the Raspberry Pi.

Step 8. Connect to your router.

Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the Raspberry Pi and the other end to any vacant port on your router.

Step 9. Power up.

Connect the power supply to the Raspberry Pi to turn it on.

Step 10. Done!

After 5 minutes, your Umbrel will be accessible at http://umbrel.local on any device that’s connected to the same network as the Raspberry Pi.

Can't access your Umbrel? Use Angry IP Scanner to find the IP address of your Umbrel and type that in the browser instead of "umbrel.local". If you're using Windows, try accessing http://umbrel in the browser. And if you're using a VPN, try turning it off. Need help? Jump to the Umbrel community @ community forum.