# Feedback **URL:** https://discuss.freedombox.org/c/feedback/2.md [Latest](https://discuss.freedombox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.freedombox.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Feedback category](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/about-the-feedback-category/1)
**Author:** [@Sunil](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Sunil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/about-the-feedback-category/1 "2019-03-21T19:34:00Z")
As FreedomBox project collects no data about your usage, your voice is the only way for the project contributors to understand what you wish. Tell us about your FreedomBox experience and request new apps or features. S… --- ## [Wordpress is outdated](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/wordpress-is-outdated/3342)
**Author:** [@poorboy](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/poorboy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/wordpress-is-outdated/3342 "2026-09-24T21:32:41Z")
Fresh install of FreedomBox and I just did a manual update. WordPress is still 6.1.6 but the latest is 6.6.2. That little bit of difference would be fine but nearly half the plugins in the wordpress repository are telli… --- ## [Feedback needed: Easier WireGuard client setup in FreedomBox](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/feedback-needed-easier-wireguard-client-setup-in-freedombox/4270)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/feedback-needed-easier-wireguard-client-setup-in-freedombox/4270 "2026-09-16T17:21:03Z")
I’d like to highlight a recent set of improvements in FreedomBox that significantly enhance the WireGuard experience. The latest release (v26.9) introduces a new “auto add client” flow, where FreedomBox generates and pr… --- ## [Do you make backups and how?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/do-you-make-backups-and-how/2927)
**Author:** [@Avron](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Avron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/do-you-make-backups-and-how/2927 "2026-09-01T09:24:21Z")
I am wondering how people use the freedombox backup feature. The options I can see for backup: make a backup now to local storage add a backup location on local storage add a remote backup location, with sftp With th… --- ## [Better understanding FreedomBox logging](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/better-understanding-freedombox-logging/4316)
**Author:** [@drtrppr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/drtrppr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/better-understanding-freedombox-logging/4316 "2026-07-26T12:02:32Z")
When checking logs via System → Diagnostics → Logs, I saw some error messages yesterday that I wanted to investigate further today. To my surprise, those log entries were no longer available. The message “These are the … --- ## [Ability to define what domain name should be used for OpenVPN or WireGuard Config](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/ability-to-define-what-domain-name-should-be-used-for-openvpn-or-wireguard-config/4311)
**Author:** [@deadbeatguitarist](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/deadbeatguitarist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/ability-to-define-what-domain-name-should-be-used-for-openvpn-or-wireguard-config/4311 "2026-07-14T16:13:18Z")
Freedombox has been amazing and I love the project. I am a cloudflare user and can’t use the OpenVPN port on their proxied connection of my main domain name. If I could pick which domain in the domains list to use openv… --- ## [Message considering rebooting](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/message-considering-rebooting/4301)
**Author:** [@drtrppr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/drtrppr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/message-considering-rebooting/4301 "2026-07-11T09:07:46Z")
In the update log appeared the message I almost overlooked: Restarting the system to load the new kernel will not be handled automatically, so you should consider rebooting. \[Return\] Would be nice if there could be a n… --- ## [Install service, check for space?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/install-service-check-for-space/4300)
**Author:** [@drtrppr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/drtrppr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/install-service-check-for-space/4300 "2026-07-10T12:31:51Z")
Installed FBX on a Dell WYSE with 2GB RAM. Want it to use with Home Assistant. When installing Home Assistant, it ran out of memory. I expected a warning that there would be not enough space (Haven’t experienced yet if t… --- ## [My Online Companion](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/my-online-companion/2601)
**Author:** [@Ged](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Ged)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/my-online-companion/2601 "2026-01-06T01:40:23Z")
I’ve been using PC’s since the late 80’s, early 90’s. Except for being a traditional user, I’ve had hardly any knowledge on the science and mechanics of computers. 2.5 years ago, I discovered the concept of Free Software… --- ## [VPS for Freedombox or better config alternatves?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/vps-for-freedombox-or-better-config-alternatves/4029)
**Author:** [@KenW](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/KenW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 11:07am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/vps-for-freedombox-or-better-config-alternatves/4029 "2025-12-15T11:07:49Z")
I travel a lot. My FBox server keeps chugging away happily at home. If my hardware failed, it could be months before I could fix it. Having a VPS host my server is tempting but any time I look it seems like having 1T or … --- ## [Suggestion: Add Custom Group Creation in "Users and Groups" for More Flexible Sharing](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/suggestion-add-custom-group-creation-in-users-and-groups-for-more-flexible-sharing/4008)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/suggestion-add-custom-group-creation-in-users-and-groups-for-more-flexible-sharing/4008 "2025-11-20T19:33:22Z")
I would like to propose adding a feature to the “Users and Groups” app that allows the creation of custom groups. Currently, some apps like the Sharing app let you select which groups have access to shares, but only from… --- ## [Falling at the last hurdle with Nextcloud](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/falling-at-the-last-hurdle-with-nextcloud/3922)
**Author:** [@evilmrb](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/evilmrb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 8:36am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/falling-at-the-last-hurdle-with-nextcloud/3922 "2025-09-29T08:36:53Z")
I have been experimenting with the new release of Freedombox after having tried, and given up with previous versions. After 3-4 false starts, some of which may have been due to my impatience, I managed to get it working.… --- ## [Thank you for Home Assistant](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/thank-you-for-home-assistant/3900)
**Author:** [@Broncosis](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Broncosis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/thank-you-for-home-assistant/3900 "2025-09-09T22:07:45Z")
First of my Overall impression is this is a pretty good setup a very good start to something very cool. I was very happy to see the home Assistant installer as I was struggling to get HA installed on debain 13 I know … --- ## [FreshRSS as a replacement for TT-RSS](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/freshrss-as-a-replacement-for-tt-rss/3109)
**Author:** [@Ged](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Ged)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/freshrss-as-a-replacement-for-tt-rss/3109 "2025-09-08T20:18:30Z")
For years, RSS feeds (especially news feeds) have played an important digital role in my life for following the latest news around the globe. Before FBX, I never had a server backing me up; all my feeds would be on my ph… --- ## [UI/UX: Breadcrumb shows "Here" in Distribution Update page](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/ui-ux-breadcrumb-shows-here-in-distribution-update-page/3815)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 3:41am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/ui-ux-breadcrumb-shows-here-in-distribution-update-page/3815 "2025-08-14T03:41:50Z")
During this upgrade period, I understand this is not the most urgent issue. I still wanted to report it so that it is registered. Description In the FreedomBox web interface, when navigating to the “Distribution Update… --- ## [Question/Suggestion: Using \`~/.netrc\` for Gitweb Credentials](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/question-suggestion-using-netrc-for-gitweb-credentials/3782)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/question-suggestion-using-netrc-for-gitweb-credentials/3782 "2025-07-24T16:56:27Z")
Hello, I was reading the FreedomBox manual about Gitweb and saw that it suggests putting your username and password in the remote URL, which then gets saved in plain text in each repository’s .git/config. I’m not an exp… --- ## [UX Enhancement Proposal: App Update Notifications](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/ux-enhancement-proposal-app-update-notifications/3569)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 11:02am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/ux-enhancement-proposal-app-update-notifications/3569 "2025-07-11T11:02:28Z")
I’d like to open a discussion on potential UX improvements for the app update notification system. I’m eager to hear feedback and suggestions from other users as well to explore ways to enhance this feature. Currently, … --- ## [Suggestion for Improving Let's Encrypt Setup Guidance in Plinth](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/suggestion-for-improving-lets-encrypt-setup-guidance-in-plinth/3713)
**Author:** [@denis.beurive](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/denis.beurive)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/suggestion-for-improving-lets-encrypt-setup-guidance-in-plinth/3713 "2025-04-22T16:14:44Z")
Hello, I’ve recently created a Let’s Encrypt certificate using Plinth. Initially, the process failed because my FreedomBox server is located behind a router, and I hadn’t configured port forwarding (NAT) to redirect HT… --- ## [Minor Issue During FreedomBox Pioneer Edition Installation](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/minor-issue-during-freedombox-pioneer-edition-installation/3705)
**Author:** [@denis.beurive](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/denis.beurive)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 10:20am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/minor-issue-during-freedombox-pioneer-edition-installation/3705 "2025-04-21T10:20:45Z")
Hello, I’ve just completed the installation of a FreedomBox Pioneer Edition and wanted to share a small observation regarding the process. During setup, the provided URL for accessing the web administration panel uses … --- ## [Thank You for Your Outstanding Work on FreedomBox](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/thank-you-for-your-outstanding-work-on-freedombox/3707)
**Author:** [@denis.beurive](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/denis.beurive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/thank-you-for-your-outstanding-work-on-freedombox/3707 "2025-04-21T10:19:16Z")
Hello, I’ve just completed the installation of FreedomBox OS on the Pioneer Edition Home Server (Pioneer-FreedomBox-HSK - Open Source Hardware Board), using the latest stable image: “freedombox-bookworm\_all-armhf.img.xz… --- ## [Add an option to force all freedombox internet interaction over tor](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/add-an-option-to-force-all-freedombox-internet-interaction-over-tor/3662)
**Author:** [@kotiv](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/kotiv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 11:39pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/add-an-option-to-force-all-freedombox-internet-interaction-over-tor/3662 "2025-03-11T23:39:21Z")
when freedombox got around I tested the system on a computer. Then I realized that in a lot of cases freedombox will make your ipaddress public. To me that is unacceptable. A whois can be quite precise. And I refrained f… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] UI: tags functionality doesn't work with system apps](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-ui-tags-functionality-doesnt-work-with-system-apps/3655)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 3:57am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-ui-tags-functionality-doesnt-work-with-system-apps/3655 "2025-03-04T03:57:59Z")
Hello, When we click on the tags on the system apps, the tags don’t filter any app. For example, if I click on the “Restore” tag, I should get at least the “Backups” and “Storage Snapshots” apps, but I get an empty list… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] UI: New app SOGo has typo in tags](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-ui-new-app-sogo-has-typo-in-tags/3654)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 9:53pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-ui-new-app-sogo-has-typo-in-tags/3654 "2025-03-03T21:53:36Z")
Hello, The new SOGo app has a typo in its tags. One of the tags is “Calender” when it should be “Calendar”. It is not only an issue about the ortography, but also that it creates a separate tag, which will, for example,… --- ## [UI: Potential Issue with Plinth Footer Layout](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/ui-potential-issue-with-plinth-footer-layout/3607)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/ui-potential-issue-with-plinth-footer-layout/3607 "2025-01-30T21:00:33Z")
Hello, While checking my FreedomBox’s home page, I noticed a potential issue with the footer layout. Specifically, the “FreedomBox Powered” logo in the footer appears to be cut off. This seems to happen when there are t… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] CSS issue on mobile](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-css-issue-on-mobile/3549)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-css-issue-on-mobile/3549 "2025-01-05T01:08:35Z")
I want to report an issue with the CSS on mobile screens. There is an element causing overflow. As far as I could track the issue, it seems to stem from this rule which hardcodes dimensions in an element. main.css:6… --- ## [Complete XMR node](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/complete-xmr-node/2135)
**Author:** [@xmr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/xmr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/complete-xmr-node/2135 "2024-12-11T20:16:40Z")
What is required to add monero node to make freedombox the i2p + monero equivalent of an umbrel? I believe this would bring in the monero community and further the future development of freedombox. --- ## [OpenVPN Access Control Behavior - Observation and Suggestion](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/openvpn-access-control-behavior-observation-and-suggestion/3428)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/openvpn-access-control-behavior-observation-and-suggestion/3428 "2024-12-01T13:54:12Z")
I’ve noticed some behavior in the OpenVPN app integration that might benefit from clearer documentation or UI explanation. Current Behavior: When a user is added to the ‘vpn’ group, they can download their OpenVPN pro… --- ## [Plinth Interface](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/plinth-interface/3406)
**Author:** [@Ged](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Ged)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/plinth-interface/3406 "2024-11-27T22:20:12Z")
With the recent release of FBX 24.24, I really liked how Plinth looks (no fuzzy background and clear app icons). All very plain and clear. If anyone is working on the UI, it would be nice if the app icons were “centered… --- ## [Screenshot Plinth!](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/screenshot-plinth/2805)
**Author:** [@Ged](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Ged)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/screenshot-plinth/2805 "2024-11-26T16:40:26Z")
On ActivityPub, there used to be Screenshot Saturday’s. Well, it’s not the same but here’s my FBX screenshot for the community! Feel free to add your own. I’m a proud Freedombox user for just over a year now : ) A… --- ## [App suggestion -- Gemini Server](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/app-suggestion-gemini-server/3339)
**Author:** [@poorboy](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/poorboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 11:34am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/app-suggestion-gemini-server/3339 "2024-11-01T11:34:44Z")
I think Gemini is a perfect fit for FreedomBox. Very lightweight with no concerning yourself with design. The design is dependent on the Gemini client you use and most allow you to tweak the appearance. You can create a … [Next page](https://discuss.freedombox.org/c/feedback/2.md?page=1)