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* Fixed typo, fixed Raspi 4 power supply amperage description.

* Typo fixes, links fixes, formatting fixes.

* Add poetry.lock

* FAQ Touchups Round 1

* Update Docs: Reset Password flow, dedicated flashing page

* More touchups to User Manual

* Navigation link fix

* Curate FAQ occurances of 'The Embassy', flashing & reset password pages.

* flashing, updating, iso github references

* Github links updates... again

* Link typo

* FAQ basic use - support wording

* Remove reference to image server

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Possibly, but we currently advise against this. It is designed to be used on a RaspberryPi, and at the moment this is the only supported way to run EOS.
Is it possible to use the EmbassyOS on my own hardware?
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Is it possible to use EmbassyOS on my own hardware?
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Yes! The :ref:`DIY Guide <diy>` will take you through the setup steps. This option is great for people who already own the necessary hardware or who live outside the US and want to save on shipping and customs fees.
Additionally, EmbassyOS is available to build from source under the Start9 Personal Use :ref:`License<license>`. If you have the time and energy, it is possible to download and compile EmbassyOS yourself, for free, with the caveat that your “Embassy” will not have a product key generated by us. This means you will miss out on the perks that come along with purchasing from us, which will grow over time.
Do I plug the Embassy into my computer?
Do I plug my Embassy into my computer?
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No. The Embassy only needs to be plugged into power and internet, just like your router. You can set it up right by your router and, similar to a router, generally forget about it.
No. Your Embassy only needs to be plugged into power and internet, just like your router. You can set it up right by your router and, similar to a router, generally forget about it.
Do I plug in a monitor, keyboard, and mouse?
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No. Embassy is headless (has no display), and is accessed via the web browser.
How much storage does the Embassy have?
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Currently, the Embassy ships with a 1 or 2TB SSD, but you may use a larger drive if you prefer. We advise against HDDs at this time for perfomance reasons.
How much storage does Embassy have?
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Currently, Embassy ships with a 1 or 2TB SSD, but you may use a larger drive if you prefer. We advise against HDDs at this time for perfomance reasons.
Are my Internet requests anonymous and secure?
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Currently no, but we have plans for a feature that will enable Embassies to provide encrypted, automated backup services for one another.
How does the Embassy compare to other Bitcoin nodes or personal servers?
How does Embassy compare to other Bitcoin nodes or personal servers?
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The cheapest way to run a Bitcoin/Lightning node is to buy a Raspberry Pi (or equivalent), compile the software from source yourself, and host everything on Tor. This takes even technical people significant time to accomplish. On the other end of the spectrum is something like Embassy, which "just works". In between is stuff like MyNode, Nodl, RoninDojo, Umbrel, and Raspiblitz, which all require some degree of command line effort and network configuration. The biggest benefit of Embassy is that it is infinitely extensible to all of open-source, self-hosted software. The service listing will expand enormously over time in ways the other platforms may choose not to, or have difficulty implementing.
Would you consider (Umbrel, Nodl, RoninDojo, etc) a competitor to you guys, or are they different enough to be compatible?
Would you consider (Umbrel, Nodl, RoninDojo, etc) a competitor to Embassy, or are they different enough to be compatible?
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Other node devices are competitors, and there are distinct trade-offs to each platform, but we are definitely moving toward the same future, which is a win for everyone!
We are taking more a general approach to all of open-source, hosted software, including Bitcoin/Lightning. The aforementioned examples are more Bitcoin/Lightning focused.
Is a more powerful device in the works??
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Yes, we are now taking `pre-orders <https://store.start9.com/products/embassy-2>`_ for the Embassy:Pro, which will be the new standard in personal servers! Additionally, EmbassyOS will eventually be capable of running on lots of different hardware, such as an old desktop. We want EmbassyOS to be widely available and accessible.
Yes, we are now taking `pre-orders <https://store.start9.com/products/embassy-2>`_ for Embassy Pro, which will be the new standard in personal servers! Additionally, EmbassyOS will eventually be capable of running on lots of different hardware, such as an old desktop. We want EmbassyOS to be widely available and accessible.
Is there an ETA on the Embassy:Pro?
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Is there an ETA on the Embassy Pro release date?
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R&D is in progress, and we have already secured the hardware. We anticipate shipping in Q3 2022. Check our :ref:`Community Channels<contact>` for the latest updates.
Can I mine Bitcoin with this?
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No, you can not.
Does the Embassy only work over Tor? No http or VPN?
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Does Embassy only work over Tor? No http or VPN?
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Embassy's current primary communication is over Tor. In many cases we use HTTP over Tor (they are not mutually exclusive), you can see this by navigating to the Tor address in a browser and see the “http” in front of it. A VPN is a feature we're exploring as an alternative to Tor to make things faster without meaningfully impacting privacy. You can also connect directly via LAN if you are on the same network as your device.
What if someone gets physical access to my device, can they read the contents? Is it encrypted?