From 5d6bac097dff8a0efa8a9108103bfb7f30e56903 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kn0wmad Date: Thu, 6 May 2021 07:53:09 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Added service uninstall FAQ --- source/support/FAQ/bitcoin-faq.rst | 2 +- source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst | 6 ++++++ 2 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/support/FAQ/bitcoin-faq.rst b/source/support/FAQ/bitcoin-faq.rst index 85bd7f8..3659de3 100644 --- a/source/support/FAQ/bitcoin-faq.rst +++ b/source/support/FAQ/bitcoin-faq.rst @@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ You do not use hardware signers directly with your node. Hardware signers interf Node (Embassy) <— Wallet (Specter, Sparrow, Electrum) <— Hardware signer (Coldcard, Trezor) -You would use your hardware signee with your wallet, then instruct that wallet to use Embassy as its node. +You would use your hardware signer with your wallet, then instruct that wallet to use Embassy as its node. - Nodes are for interacting with the Bitcoin network: enforcing consensus rules, validating and relaying blocks/transactions, and broadcasting transactions. diff --git a/source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst b/source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst index a5f95e9..26e69dd 100644 --- a/source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst +++ b/source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst @@ -60,6 +60,12 @@ 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. +If I uninstall a service, then re-install it, does any data remain? +------------------------------------------------------------------- +No. When uninstalling a service, you completely destroy everything associated with it. This is because each service is run in it's own 'container,' which includes all the required software, including an operating system, that it needs to function. When uninstalling, this container is wiped from your system, and with it any associated service data that you have not backed up. + +This can be useful, as you may want to wipe a service and start anew, for example, in order to receive a fresh Tor .onion address, or to spin up a new Lightning node. However, if you do this, YOU MUST BE 100% CERTAIN THAT YOU ARE PREPARED TO LOSE ALL DATA for this service. Also keep in mind that other services may depend on the service you are uninstalling. + Do I need to delete existing backups before doing a new backup? Or does a new backup override the old backup? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No, you don’t need to delete the old backups. The technology we use updates the existing backup. From 6c8bd9fcdd876ca2be1a4c7ec114d082dfab9727 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kn0wmad Date: Mon, 10 May 2021 15:05:31 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] 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 ====================== From 569d5893847a5c3263225c2df7e9ec2cdbb7af61 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lucy Cifferello <12953208+elvece@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 10 May 2021 16:06:09 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] fix grammar --- source/support/FAQ/embassy-faq.rst | 2 +- source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/support/FAQ/embassy-faq.rst b/source/support/FAQ/embassy-faq.rst index 750bc4e..b529a03 100644 --- a/source/support/FAQ/embassy-faq.rst +++ b/source/support/FAQ/embassy-faq.rst @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ What if someone gets physical access to my device, can they read the contents? I ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -Apps like Bitwarden however do not store plaintext information, so your passwords will not be compromised unless they know your master password. +Apps like Bitwarden, however, do not store plaintext information, so your passwords will not be compromised unless they know your master password. Why http and not https for .onion websites? ------------------------------------------- diff --git a/source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst b/source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst index 49abaff..619c4d2 100644 --- a/source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst +++ b/source/support/FAQ/usage-faq.rst @@ -66,9 +66,9 @@ In the top right menu, select 'Clear Cache.' If this does not solve the problem If I uninstall a service, then re-install it, does any data remain? ------------------------------------------------------------------- -No. When uninstalling a service, you completely destroy everything associated with it. This is because each service is run in it's own 'container,' which includes all the required software, including an operating system, that it needs to function. When uninstalling, this container is wiped from your system, and with it any associated service data that you have not backed up. +No. When uninstalling a service, you completely destroy everything associated with it. This is because each service runs in it's own 'container', which includes all the required software and operating system environment that it needs to function. When uninstalling, this container is wiped from your Embassy's system, and with it, any associated service data that you have not backed up. -This can be useful, as you may want to wipe a service and start anew, for example, in order to receive a fresh Tor .onion address, or to spin up a new Lightning node. However, if you do this, YOU MUST BE 100% CERTAIN THAT YOU ARE PREPARED TO LOSE ALL DATA for this service. Also keep in mind that other services may depend on the service you are uninstalling. +This can be useful, as you may want to wipe a service and start anew. For example, you might want to receive a fresh Tor .onion address, or to spin up a new Lightning node. However, if you do this, YOU MUST BE 100% CERTAIN THAT YOU ARE PREPARED TO LOSE ALL DATA for this service. Also, keep in mind that other services may depend on the service you are uninstalling. Do I need to delete existing backups before doing a new backup? Or does a new backup override the old backup? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------