From 6c8bd9fcdd876ca2be1a4c7ec114d082dfab9727 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kn0wmad Date: Mon, 10 May 2021 15:05:31 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Additional FAQs --- source/support/FAQ/embassy-faq.rst | 4 ++++ source/support/FAQ/services-faq.rst | 4 ++++ source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst | 6 +++++- source/user-manual/initial-setup.rst | 3 +++ 4 files changed, 16 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/support/FAQ/embassy-faq.rst b/source/support/FAQ/embassy-faq.rst index f46f89f..750bc4e 100644 --- a/source/support/FAQ/embassy-faq.rst +++ b/source/support/FAQ/embassy-faq.rst @@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ Are my Internet requests anonymous and secure? ---------------------------------------------- EmbassyOS and every service on the Embassy serve their own Tor Hidden Services with unique Tor addresses. The private keys used to create these addresses are generated on your phone or computer when you first set up the Embassy. No one, not even Start9, has any idea what your Tor addresses are, let alone the password(s) you choose to authenticate with them. +Does Start9 have access to my Embassy's encryption keys? +-------------------------------------------------------- +No. Your keys are generated on your device using the password you create. + Can multiple Embassies be setup to run redundantly in physically separate locations? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Soon (tm). Currently no, be we have plans for a feature that will enable Embassies to provide encrypted, automated backup services for one another. diff --git a/source/support/FAQ/services-faq.rst b/source/support/FAQ/services-faq.rst index ac0c2a8..2c27134 100644 --- a/source/support/FAQ/services-faq.rst +++ b/source/support/FAQ/services-faq.rst @@ -18,6 +18,10 @@ Will there be a VPN? -------------------- We are looking into adding as a Wireguard service for VPN access when you are not home. A client-to-client VPN may also be possible. +Will there be an email server? +------------------------------ +We do hope to add this functionality one day, however it has some technical challenges, and is not currently a high priority. If you would like to tackle this and help us get a self-hosted email server on the Embassy, please reach out in our `Matrix Community Dev Channel `_, and we will be happy to help in any way that we can. + Can the Embassy run 'X' Service?? --------------------------------- Potentially. Here is a `comprehensive list `_ of self-hosted services, any of which can theoretically be run on the Embassy. diff --git a/source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst b/source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst index 26e69dd..49abaff 100644 --- a/source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst +++ b/source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst @@ -58,7 +58,11 @@ Currently, the Embassy itself is designed to for a single user. There is no way What can I do if I am having issues connecting to an Android app? ----------------------------------------------------------------- -Unfortunately, Orbot can be finicky, and therefore the best solution to Android issues is normally to restart Orbot, or to reboot the phone. This will solve most common problems. +Unfortunately, Orbot can be finicky. The best solution to Android issues is normally to restart Orbot, or to reboot the phone. This will solve most common problems. + +What can I do if I am having issues connecting with Consulate? +-------------------------------------------------------------- +In the top right menu, select 'Clear Cache.' If this does not solve the problem, delete the bookmarked site entirely, then re-add it. This will solve most connection issues. If I uninstall a service, then re-install it, does any data remain? ------------------------------------------------------------------- diff --git a/source/user-manual/initial-setup.rst b/source/user-manual/initial-setup.rst index e5faf3a..e4d4c4d 100644 --- a/source/user-manual/initial-setup.rst +++ b/source/user-manual/initial-setup.rst @@ -4,6 +4,9 @@ Initial Setup ************* +.. .. raw:: html +.. + Download the Setup App ======================