From 82bffec75aa94d7acc734e8c3c67b0d1c5de7851 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sudolulo Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] README: warn clearly not to delete or move the repo after install --- README.md | 11 +++++++++-- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e20733a..2209612 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -101,8 +101,15 @@ cd /mnt/tank/truenas-truecloud-patch bash install.sh ``` -The directory you clone into becomes the permanent install location. The PREINIT -boot hook points to it — **do not delete or move the repo after install.** +The directory you clone into becomes the **permanent install location**. The +PREINIT boot hook is registered with the exact path you chose, and TrueNAS will +call that path on every boot. + +> **Do not delete or move the repository after install.** +> If you need to relocate it, run `bash uninstall.sh` first, move the directory, +> then run `bash install.sh` again from the new location. Deleting the repo +> without uninstalling leaves a dangling PREINIT hook in the TrueNAS database — +> if that happens, see [Emergency recovery](#emergency-recovery) below. Refresh your browser. S3 and B2 credentials now appear in the **Data Protection → TrueCloud Backup → Add** credential dropdown.