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Removed job posting, many FAQ edits
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python-versions = ">=3.6"
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pytz = ">=2015.7"
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description = "A very fast and expressive template engine."
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python-versions = ">=3.6"
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@@ -14,40 +14,5 @@ Read more about our :ref:`vision<start9>`, or check out this `podcast <https://w
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Open Positions
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--------------
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Community Manager and Technical Support Engineer
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================================================
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At Start9, community and support are one in the same. We take enormous pride in our wonderful community of passionate, freedom-loving individuals as well as providing the best customer support in the world; not just in the Bitcoin node, personal server, sovereign tech industry, but anywhere. In addition to creating innovative products that actually work, we believe that building community and providing excellent support will be the key to our ongoing success. We are available, responsive, thorough, and generous in our interactions with community members and customers.
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Job Description
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...............
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- Strategize with Community and Support Lead
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- Educate community members about Start9 and our products
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- Work with customers 1-1 to resolve technical issues, including engaging Start9 developers when necessary
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- Add to the FAQ and technical docs
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Requirements
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............
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- Passion for spreading Bitcoin and sovereign technology
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- Excellent communication skills, including teaching
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- Experience with command line, linux, self-hosting, and IT
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- High in empathy and patience
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Benefits
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........
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- Competitive salary
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- Performance-based bonuses
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- A healthy equity package. You're still early!
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- Work from anywhere in the world, including our Denver office
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- Health and dental insurance
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- Budget for new computer
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- Attend conferences
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- Team retreats!
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How to Apply
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............
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Email us at jobs@start9labs.com with your resume and any other information you think we should know about you.
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We are growing fast, please check back soon!
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============================================
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.. _faq-030:
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=====================
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EOS Version 0.3.0 FAQ
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=====================
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.. contents::
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:depth: 2
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:local:
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I'm trying to migrate my old Embassy data, but the device won't boot. What do I do?
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Remove the external drive and sd card adapter if they are plugged in. Boot the device with just the new (16GB) sd card inserted. After you hear the start-up sounds, you may plug in the external drive and old (128GB) sd card.
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I cannot reach embassy.local after hearing the start-up sounds from Embassy. What do I do?
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* Ensure that you are on the same network as your Embassy. Check that it is not a "Guest" network in your router.
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* Your browser might try to force https://embassy.local, delete the https:// and try again with just embassy.local.
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What if I forget my Embassy password?
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Check out the `docs <https://start9.com/user-manual/general/forgot-password.html>`_ on forgot password, and let us know if you have any additional questions. All your services and data will remain.
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Check out the :ref:`Forgot Password<forgot-password>` section of these docs, and let us know if you have any additional questions. All your services and data will remain.
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My Embassy is set up, now what?
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Currently, the Embassy itself is designed for a single user. There is no way to grant others access to your Embassy without sharing your personal, master password, which is not recommended. There are certain services, however, such as Bitwarden, File Browser, and Mastodon, that do support multiple users (aka multi-tenancy, aka the Uncle Jim model) where people who trust you (and vice versa) can create their own, personal accounts for these services on your Embassy. Just remind them that they are trusting you with their data, and that it might be preferable for them to take the final leap of self-sovereignty and get an Embassy of their own.
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What can I do if I am having issues connecting to an Android app over Tor?
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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.
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Multi-tenancy is a high priority for the upcoming Embassy:Pro device.
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What can I do if I am having issues connecting to a mobile app over Tor?
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Unfortunately, Orbot can be finicky. The best solution to connection issues is normally to restart Orbot, or to reboot the phone. This will solve most common problems.
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What can I do if I am having issues connecting with Consulate?
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Do I need to delete existing backups before doing a new backup? Or does a new backup override the old backup?
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No, you don't need to delete the old backups. The technology we use updates the existing backup.
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No, you don't need to delete the old backups. The technology we use updates the existing backup. This is known as a "diff-based" model, where the "difference" in backups is what is recorded.
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Can I clone my Embassy SSD for backup purposes?
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Can the IBD (Initial Block Download) be made faster? Or can wait times be improved?
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IBD was made significantly faster with the new hardware scheme of version 0.3.0 and up. Going forward the only way to improve IBD speeds will be on more powerful hardware, which we are investigating.
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IBD was made significantly faster with the new hardware scheme of version 0.3.0 and up. Going forward the only way to improve IBD speeds will be on more powerful hardware, such as the upcoming Embassy:Pro.
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Previous Embassy versions (pre-0.3.0) only allowed a pruned node, but the option is now yours. In the Bitcoin Config, find the section on pruning, and set to 'Manual' or 'Automatic' to to prune to specified sizes, or turn pruning off entirely for a full archival node. Please keep in mind that a full archival node will take up between 400-500GB of your drive as of 2022.
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What actions, specifically, are only possible with an archival, or ‘unpruned’ node?
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What actions, specifically, are only possible with an archival, or 'unpruned' node?
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The more sophisticated the blockchain analysis being done is, the more index data is required, which will increase the system resources required. For example, if you wanted to run a block explorer, you would require not only a full archival node, but also a full transaction index. So, specifically, at this time, a full archival node is required for running an Electrum server, a block explorer, and for doing advanced chain analysis in general.
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Generally, the more sophisticated the blockchain analysis being done is, the more index data is required, which will increase the system resources required. For example, if you wanted to run a block explorer (such as Mempool.Space), you would require not only a full archival node, but also a full transaction index. So, specifically, at this time, a full archival node is required for running an Electrum server, a block explorer, and for doing advanced chain analysis in general.
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Many wallets also do not yet support pruned nodes, which is one big reason that we added the archival option. Archival nodes currently have a lot more wallet integration options.
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At present, the Embassy does not offer its own node visualization tool. You can view certain properties about your node inside the "Properties" section, but not in an animated GUI. If you want to use bitcoin-cli, you may do so by adding an SSH key onto your Embassy and :ref:`exec-ing into the bitcoind docker container<service-container>`. Otherwise, the main way to actually *use* your node is through a wallet. The QT GUI is not usable because it cannot be served through the browser (which is necessary here), and last we checked, the QT desktop client was incapable of connecting to a remote node over Tor.
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Funds are not stored on the node typically. The node simply serves as a source of truth for the state of the blockchain. Attacks depend on where the keys are and where the signing happens. You can use something like a hardware wallet for better security. Though, to be fair, a lot of attacks depend on you or your machine being targeted specifically, and a whole bunch of attack vectors are highly theoretical and obscure.
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Most successful attacks seem to be either fake/doctored software or a social attack (tricking you into installing some malware or giving your seed outright or something like that).
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Which wallets can I use that sync with my Embassy Bitcoin and/or Lightning nodes?
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Please see the :ref:`Service Guides<service-guides>` for all the current options.
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Please see the :ref:`Bitcoin Service Guides<bitcoin-service>` for all the current options.
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Is BlueWallet an option?
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We ❤️ contributions!
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How can I contribute to EmbassyOS?
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Please follow the guide `here <https://github.com/Start9Labs/embassy-os/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md>`_ and reach out to the `Community Dev <https://matrix.to/#/#community-dev:matrix.start9labs.com>`_ channel on Matrix with any questions.
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Do I need to be a professional developer or have coding experience to contribute?
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Absolutely not! Contributions can be as simple as finding a typo in our docs, making a suggestion on GitHub, creating educational or promotional content, and the list goes on! Everyone that wants to contribute can do so in some unique way. Please don't hesitate to :ref:`Contact <contact>` us for ideas if you're not sure where to begin.
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Absolutely not! Contributions can be as simple as finding a typo in our docs, making a suggestion on GitHub, creating educational or promotional content, and the list goes on! Everyone that wants to contribute can do so in some unique way.
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First check our :ref:`Contributing<contribute>` section and please don't hesitate to :ref:`Contact <contact>` us for ideas if you're not sure where to begin.
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Can I run EmbassyOS on a VPS or VM?
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Yes, 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.
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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.
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Is it possible to use the EmbassyOS on my own hardware?
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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.
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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.
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How much storage does the Embassy have?
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Currently, the Embassy ships with a 128gb of storage.
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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.
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Are my Internet requests anonymous and secure?
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EmbassyOS and every service on 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 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.
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EmbassyOS and every service on our Marketplace 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 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.
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Does Start9 have access to my Embassy's encryption keys?
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Soon (tm). Currently no, be we have plans for a feature that will enable Embassies to provide encrypted, automated backup services for one another.
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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.
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How does the Embassy compare to other Bitcoin nodes or personal servers?
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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!
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We are taking more a general approach to all of open-source, hosted software, including Bitcoin/Lightning. They are more Bitcoin/Lightning oriented.
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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.
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Is a more powerful device in the works??
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Yes, and EmbassyOS will eventually be capable of running on lots of different hardware, such as an old desktop. We want EmbassyOS to be widely available.
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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.
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I heard on an old podcast that there will be an Embassy Two, to be launched in 2021. Is there an ETA on this?
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R&D is in progress, but obviously 2021 was not the year for this. Check our :ref:`Community Channels<contact>` for the latest updates.
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Is there an ETA on the Embassy:Pro?
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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.
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Can I mine Bitcoin with this?
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Does the 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.
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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.
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What if someone gets physical access to my device, can they read the contents? Is it encrypted?
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The device is currently not currently protected in that way. Someone with physical access to the device can get full access to everything on it.
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The data is currently encrypted at rest, but not in a way that would prevent a sophisticated attacker from accessing it. This is a step towards better security in the near future.
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Apps like Bitwarden, however, do not store plaintext information, so your passwords will not be compromised unless they know your master password.
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Services like Bitwarden, however, do not store plaintext information, so your passwords will not be compromised unless they know your master password.
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Why http and not https for .onion websites?
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-------------------------------------------
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What is the Embassy?
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--------------------
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Embassy is a "shelf-top" computer built using a `Raspberry Pi <https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/>`_ for hardware and running EmbassyOS software.
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Embassy is a "shelf-top" personal server built using a `Raspberry Pi <https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/>`_ for hardware and running EmbassyOS software.
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The internet as we know it is organized into questioners, or clients, and answerers, or servers. When you open a mobile email app, say Gmail, the app (client) begins asking questions: "have I received new mail?", "what are my last 50 messages?", "what drafts am I in the midst of writing?", and so on. Your app's questions are sent to and heard by a Google-run server which then provides answers back to the client and are subsequently displayed to the screen.
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@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ What is EmbassyOS?
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EmbassyOS is a new kind of Operating System (OS). It is built from the ground up to allow anyone to easily run their own "cloud," become independent from Big Tech, and own their own data. EmbassyOS allows anyone to easily host their own software services.
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EmbassyOS is a custom-built Linux distribution, which is a beefed up version of `Ubuntu Server OS <https://ubuntu.com/server>`_, along with a suite of software tools which make it easy to:
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EmbassyOS is a custom-built Linux distribution, which is a beefed up version of `Raspberry Pi OS <https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/operating-systems/>`_, along with a suite of software tools which make it easy to:
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* Install, uninstall, and upgrade services from a Marketplace (similar to your phone's app store)
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* Manage and run services that YOU own and control
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@@ -74,11 +74,11 @@ The .s9pk extension is Start9's custom package format based on tar. It encompass
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What are EmbassyOS Services?
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----------------------------
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A Service can be any piece of software added to the Marketplace. All services are "self-hosted," meaning that you are in complete control of your data. This means you can run your own "cloud!" Learn more about managing services :ref:`here <managing-services>` and see our currently `Available Services <https://marketplace.start9.com/>`_.
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A Service can be any piece of software added to the Marketplace. Unlike "apps," services are (usually) "server-side" software, meaning they are intended to run 24/7/365 and listen for requests from your clients (apps). All services are "self-hosted," meaning that you are in complete control of your data. This means you can run your own "cloud!" Learn more about managing services :ref:`here <managing-services>` and see our currently `Available Services <https://marketplace.start9.com/>`_.
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Does the Embassy ship worldwide?
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--------------------------------
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No. We ship everywhere that DHL ships, with the unfortunate exception of Europe, where the VAT and Customs are so ridiculous that they cost as much as Embassy itself or more. Please consider buying your hardware locally, and purchasing EmbassyOS as a download from us instead.
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No. We ship everywhere that DHL ships, with the unfortunate exception of Europe, where the VAT and Customs are so ridiculous that they cost as much as Embassy itself or more. Please consider buying your hardware locally, and purchasing EmbassyOS as a download from us instead. Please see the :ref:`DIY<diy>` page for details.
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Does the Embassy have international electrical plugs?
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@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Yes, you may run both. They will operate in their own environments and allow yo
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How do I connect my Lightning wallet or mobile app to my Embassy?
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-----------------------------------------------------------------
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Please see the :ref:`Service Guides<service-guides>` section for more details.
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Please see the :ref:`Lightning Service Guides<lightning-service>` section for more details.
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Are my addresses, channels, and balances all stored in LND or in RTL? C-Lightning or Spark, etc?
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@ Please make sure the service is started by viewing it in the Services tab in the
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Can it be used as a firewall?
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-----------------------------
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Potentially. The PiHole service is on the roadmap.
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Potentially. The PiHole service is on our wishlist.
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Will there be a VPN?
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--------------------
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We are looking into adding Wireguard as a service for VPN access when you are not home. A client-to-client Embassy VPN may also be possible.
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We are looking into adding Wireguard as a service for VPN access when you are not home. A client-to-client Embassy VPN may also be possible in the future.
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Will there be an email server?
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------------------------------
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@@ -45,9 +45,9 @@ Does the Embassy operate as a Tor relay node?
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---------------------------------------------
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No, currently it does not, but we plan to add that functionality in the near future.
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||||
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Are files on File browser encrypted on disk?
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Are files on File Browser encrypted on disk?
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--------------------------------------------
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No, not currently.
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Yes, but not in a way that would prevent a sophisticated attacker.
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||||
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||||
Can others use my Cups instance? How does that work?
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----------------------------------------------------
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@@ -14,15 +14,23 @@ Please check out the :ref:`Initial Setup <initial-setup>` page, and follow the i
|
||||
|
||||
How do I know if my Embassy is running?
|
||||
---------------------------------------
|
||||
After plugging into power and your router, you will hear 2 distinct sounds: first, a “bep” ‐ indicating the device is powering on, and second, a “chime” ‐ indicating the device is ready for setup.
|
||||
After plugging into power and your router, you will hear 2 distinct sounds: first, a “bep” ‐ indicating the device is powering on, and second, a “chime” ‐ indicating the device is ready for setup. You can hear these sounds on the :ref:`Initial Setup<initial-setup>` page.
|
||||
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||||
My Embassy is really hot! Is this normal?
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||||
------------------------------------------
|
||||
Yes, the Embassy's case is actually doing 'double duty' as a heat sync. This means that the metal of the case is actually touching the chips on the circuit board and drawing their heat out and away. This is known as "passive cooling," as no fan (and therefore no noise) is required to cool the system.
|
||||
|
||||
What if I can't connect to my Embassy?
|
||||
--------------------------------------
|
||||
Please ensure your phone / computer is connected to the same wired or wireless network as your Embassy. Be careful that you are not on a separate or "guest" network.
|
||||
I'm trying to migrate my old Embassy data, but the device won't boot. What do I do?
|
||||
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
||||
Remove the external drive and sd card adapter if they are plugged in. Boot the device with just the new (16GB) sd card inserted. After you hear the start-up sounds, you may plug in the external drive and old (128GB) sd card.
|
||||
|
||||
I cannot reach embassy.local after hearing the start-up sounds from Embassy. What do I do?
|
||||
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
||||
* Ensure that you are on the same network as your Embassy. Check that it is not a "Guest" network in your router
|
||||
* Your browser might try to force https://embassy.local, delete the https:// prefix and try again with just embassy.local or http://embassy.local
|
||||
* Try a different browser, and note that Tor Browser cannot handle .local addresses
|
||||
* Turn off your VPN if you are using one (you may turn it back on after setup)
|
||||
* If none of the above work, check your network setup, including your router settings if they are non-standard
|
||||
|
||||
.. _why-bonjour:
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -30,13 +38,15 @@ Why do I need the Bonjour service (Windows)?
|
||||
--------------------------------------------
|
||||
A major use-case of Bonjour is wireless printing over the LAN, but your Windows machine can also use Bonjour to discover and connect with other devices on the :ref:`Local Network<lan>`. In this case your Embassy. If Windows were to add support for reaching ``.local`` addresses, as is done in Linux and Mac, this would no longer be necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
Recent updates to Windows 10 (and possibly 11) may obviate the need for Bonjour, but so far results are mixed.
|
||||
|
||||
My Tor sites aren't loading, what should I do?
|
||||
----------------------------------------------
|
||||
This is most likely a transient networking issue that will correct itself in a few minutes to an hour. If it does not, there are few things you can try:
|
||||
|
||||
1. On Android/Orbot, the most common solution is to restart your Android device.
|
||||
|
||||
2. Access your Embassy over :ref:`LAN <connecting-lan>`, and restart it from the "Embassy" menu.
|
||||
2. Access your Embassy over :ref:`LAN <connecting-lan>`, and restart it from the "Embassy" menu. (Restart by removing power if you cannot access via LAN)
|
||||
|
||||
3. Restart your router.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -50,7 +60,7 @@ The Embassy is designed to work as simply as possible, for as many as possible,
|
||||
|
||||
Can I use my Embassy from behind a VPN, for example, if my router has a built-in VPN?
|
||||
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
||||
While this is possible, it adds complexity, which may lead to problems. You will need to understand the setup of your router/VPN and how it supports (or doesn't support) tor connections.
|
||||
While this is possible, it adds complexity, which may lead to problems. You will need to understand the setup of your router/VPN and how it supports (or doesn't support) Tor/LAN connections.
|
||||
|
||||
If you are having trouble with this, you might consider letting the Embassy out "in the clear," since everything is broadcast exclusively across the Tor network, offering a high level of privacy.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -9,13 +9,12 @@ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions from Embassy users
|
||||
.. toctree::
|
||||
:maxdepth: 2
|
||||
|
||||
faq-030
|
||||
faq-basic-use
|
||||
faq-bitcoin
|
||||
faq-contributing
|
||||
faq-embassy
|
||||
faq-general
|
||||
faq-embassy
|
||||
faq-basic-use
|
||||
faq-troubleshooting
|
||||
faq-contributing
|
||||
faq-bitcoin
|
||||
faq-lightning
|
||||
faq-services
|
||||
faq-service-packaging
|
||||
faq-troubleshooting
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -8,9 +8,8 @@ Linux LAN Shared Folder
|
||||
:depth: 2
|
||||
:local:
|
||||
|
||||
Use this guide to setup a LAN Shared folder on your Linux machine, such that you may create encrypted, private backups of all your Embassy data.
|
||||
Check out the video below, and follow along with the steps in this guide to setup a LAN Shared folder on your Linux machine, such that you may create encrypted, private backups of all your Embassy data.
|
||||
|
||||
Video Guide:
|
||||
.. youtube:: LLIMC5P3NdY
|
||||
:width: 100%
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -8,9 +8,8 @@ Mac LAN Shared Folder
|
||||
:depth: 2
|
||||
:local:
|
||||
|
||||
Use this guide to setup a LAN Shared Folder on your Mac (or attached drive), such that you may create encrypted, private backups of all your Embassy data.
|
||||
Check out the video below, and follow along with the steps in this guide to setup a LAN Shared Folder on your Mac (or attached drive), such that you may create encrypted, private backups of all your Embassy data.
|
||||
|
||||
Video Guide:
|
||||
.. youtube:: Uv7ul6ZKW5k
|
||||
:width: 100%
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Windows LAN Shared Folder
|
||||
:depth: 2
|
||||
:local:
|
||||
|
||||
Use this guide to setup a LAN Shared Folder on your Windows machine (or attached drive), such that you may create encrypted, private backups of all your Embassy data.
|
||||
Check out the video below, and follow along with the steps in this guide to setup a LAN Shared Folder on your Windows machine (or attached drive), such that you may create encrypted, private backups of all your Embassy data.
|
||||
|
||||
.. youtube:: wqbXRjttJQY
|
||||
:width: 100%
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -8,16 +8,8 @@ Initial Setup
|
||||
:depth: 2
|
||||
:local:
|
||||
|
||||
.. Check out our quick setup video below, and follow along with the steps in this guide:
|
||||
Check out the video below, and follow along with the steps in this guide to setup your new Embassy!
|
||||
|
||||
.. .. youtube:: DmTlwp5_zvY
|
||||
.. :width: 100%
|
||||
|
||||
.. raw:: html
|
||||
|
||||
<br>
|
||||
|
||||
Video Guide:
|
||||
.. youtube:: cWFLUH6jrqA
|
||||
:width: 100%
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
|
||||
.. _lightning:
|
||||
.. _lightning-service:
|
||||
|
||||
=========
|
||||
Lightning
|
||||
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user