Olares 1.11.5 Released: SMB Support, SSH Access, and Improved Experience
With SMB mounting, faster file transfers, and an optimized mobile&tablet interface, Olares continues to evolve to meet your needs.
We’re thrilled to announce the release of Olares v1.11.5, packed with exciting new features, performance enhancements, and bug fixes to elevate your self-hosting experience.
What is Olares?
Olares is an open-source sovereign cloud operating system designed to empower users with local AI capabilities and private, self-hosted services. It allows you to transform your hardware into a powerful AI home server for running cutting-edge AI models, managing personal data, automating your home, and hosting decentralized apps.
What’s new
SMB mounting support
You can now mount SMB shares (such as those from a Synology NAS) directly into Olares. This feature allows seamless integration of external file systems, enabling centralized file management within the platform. Whether you are accessing personal media or business-critical documents, SMB mounting ensures smooth and reliable file handling. For details, refer to Mount SMB shares.
SSH access simplified
We’ve added support for enabling SSH remote access through the Control Hub application in Olares. This feature makes managing and debugging your host machine remotely easier than ever. It streamlines workflows for developers or system administrators.
Performance optimizations
Significant enhancements to network performance and file transfer speeds make working with large files a breeze. Resource-intensive applications, such as ComfyUI, now launch faster and operate more smoothly, giving you more time to focus on tasks that matter.
Improved file search
File search has been fine-tuned for both speed and accuracy. Finding the files you need is now quicker and more intuitive, improving productivity and reducing frustration.
Enhanced mobile and tablet experience
Olares now adapts better to your device. When accessed on mobile phones, the platform delivers a mobile-optimized interface. On tablets, you’ll enjoy the full desktop interface for a consistent and seamless experience, no matter your device.
New apps available in Olares Market
We’re excited to announce that several new apps have been added to the Olares Market, expanding the functionality and versatility of your platform. Here are some of the highlights:
- Coder: Collaborate seamlessly with your team using Coder, a remote development platform.
- Netdata: Monitor your systems like a pro with Netdata, a real-time performance monitoring tool.
- Documenso: Simplify document signing and management with Documenso. This open-source alternative to DocuSign allows you to handle digital agreements and e-signatures effortlessly.
- Docmost: Centralize your documents with Docmost, a secure document management system.
- Listmonk: Take control of your email campaigns with Listmonk, a self-hosted email newsletter and mailing list manager. It’s lightweight, fast, and perfect for managing large-scale communications.
How to update to v1.11.5
Standard update
Follow these simple steps to update Olares:
- Open the Settings app in Olares.
- Navigate to System > Version.
- Click Upgrade now if a new version is available.
Manually update olaresd
If you’re updating from Olares v1.11.0, v1.11.1, or v1.11.3, a manual update of the olaresd service is required after completing the standard update. Here's how:
- Open the Control Hub app in Olares.
- Select Terminal > Olares in the left column.
- Run the following command in the terminal:
Global users:
curl -SsfL https://dc3p1870nn3cj.cloudfront.net/upgrade_1_11_5.sh | bash -Users in Mainland China:
curl -SsfL https://cdn.joinolares.cn/upgrade_1_11_5.sh | bash -What’s next?
This is just the beginning! We’re already working on exciting new features and improvements for the next release. Stay tuned for updates, and make sure to follow our journey as we continue to improve Olares.
Have thoughts or feedback? Join us on GitHub Discussion or Discord to help shape the future of the platform!
Originally published at https://blog.olares.xyz on March 6, 2025.
