# \*\*\*Help-Guide\*\*\*Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Parity in Unraid OS

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In Unraid OS, the process to add parity protection to your shares and configure your storage system for redundancy is different from ZFS. Unraid uses a unique approach to storage, combining a single parity drive (or multiple parity drives for dual-parity) with a flexible array of data drives. Here’s how you can achieve parity protection for your shares on Unraid OS:

### Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Parity in Unraid OS

1. **Stop the Array** :

2. **Assign a Parity Drive** :

3. **Assign Data Drives** :

4. **Start the Array** :

5. **Check Parity Sync** :

### Configuring Shares

1. **Create or Update Shares** :

2. **Enable Parity Protection** :

### Regular Maintenance

1. **Regular Parity Checks** :

2. **Monitor Disk Health** :

### Example Scenario

If you have the following drives:

- `nvme0n1p1` (500GB)
- `sdf1` (500GB)
- `sdc1` (1TB)

You want to configure them in Unraid with a parity drive and data drives. Here’s a detailed process:

1. **Stop the Array** : Ensure the array is stopped from the “Main” tab.

2. **Assign Drives** :

3. **Start the Array** : Click “Start” to start the array and begin the parity sync process.

4. **Create Shares** :

### Conclusion

By following these steps, you can configure your Unraid OS to provide parity protection for your shares, ensuring data redundancy and protection against drive failures. Regularly check and maintain your array to keep your data safe.