# Support **URL:** https://discuss.freedombox.org/c/support/5.md?page=2 [Latest](https://discuss.freedombox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.freedombox.org/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [\[SOLVED\] FreedomBox not updating past 26.2](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-freedombox-not-updating-past-26-2/4110)
**Author:** [@joseph](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/joseph)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-freedombox-not-updating-past-26-2/4110 "2026-03-08T16:58:57Z")
Problem Description FreedomBox about page gives this message: You are running Debian GNU/Linux 13 (trixie) and FreedomBox version 26.2. There is a new FreedomBox version available. Possibly Related: As of a week o… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] After upgrade to FreedomBox 26.4 - webserver not running](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-after-upgrade-to-freedombox-26-4-webserver-not-running/4109)
**Author:** [@dthimm](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/dthimm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-after-upgrade-to-freedombox-26-4-webserver-not-running/4109 "2026-03-08T17:05:29Z")
Hi Team, yesterday i startet the update process in plinth. After 3-5 hours the UI dosnt show any news after refresh. systemd-inhibit WHO UID USER PID COMM WHAT WHY … --- ## [How to change Plinth password?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/how-to-change-plinth-password/4097)
**Author:** [@poorboy](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/poorboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/how-to-change-plinth-password/4097 "2026-02-28T21:54:47Z")
I recently re-installed FBX and used a long password. I took note of it but my note taking app crashed and all content is lost. Now I can’t log into Plinth. On a side note, my domain quit working. I can probably fix tha… --- ## [Anonomise all Outgoing FB Traffic using Mullvad VPN](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/anonomise-all-outgoing-fb-traffic-using-mullvad-vpn/3996)
**Author:** [@major\_ludd](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/major_ludd)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/anonomise-all-outgoing-fb-traffic-using-mullvad-vpn/3996 "2026-02-17T11:36:47Z")
Hi I’m new to FB and had some successes for example with installing Radicale and Featherwiki which work well. Similarly Miniflux works, but, not as I’d like. I’d prefer my selected news-sites to be anonymous to my ISP e… --- ## [Deactivate wifi permanently](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/deactivate-wifi-permanently/4091)
**Author:** [@Avron](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Avron)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/deactivate-wifi-permanently/4091 "2026-02-15T15:31:02Z")
I have installed Freedombox on a raspberry pi4. I have disabled the wifi interface via plinth, but it keeps reactivating itself. I now have tried clicking on the trash icon next to it. Is that sufficient to deactivate wi… --- ## [Where to mount a storage volume?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/where-to-mount-a-storage-volume/4066)
**Author:** [@lproven](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/lproven)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/where-to-mount-a-storage-volume/4066 "2026-02-05T17:14:12Z")
I am currently exploring FreedomBox in a VM. I want to write about it for The Register; I am planning an article on how to remove or reduce cloud dependencies. I installed it using the Debian “Blend”. It’s running fine. … --- ## [Can't connect to FB through PageKite](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/cant-connect-to-fb-through-pagekite/4060)
**Author:** [@LinuxScribe](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/LinuxScribe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/cant-connect-to-fb-through-pagekite/4060 "2026-01-31T18:14:22Z")
Problem Description I can’t reach my FreedomBox through my PageKite. Steps to Reproduce I created an account on PageKite.net for bluevein.pagekite.me I entered the following info on Home \> System \> PageKite: pagekit… --- ## [Power Save Mode for SSD Samsung T5](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/power-save-mode-for-ssd-samsung-t5/4078)
**Author:** [@BridgeMedia](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/BridgeMedia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/power-save-mode-for-ssd-samsung-t5/4078 "2026-01-31T03:04:03Z")
I just installed FreedomBox on a Raspberry Pi 4 with external SSD Samsung T5. Everything works fine. As i see, power-led from SSD is always on. Is there any power-save feature for the ssd in FreedomBox or access to such… --- ## [SOLVED: User websites - mandatory login possible?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-user-websites-mandatory-login-possible/4074)
**Author:** [@Dietmar](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Dietmar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-user-websites-mandatory-login-possible/4074 "2026-01-28T16:51:40Z")
I am starting to use user websites on my FBx, so something like \. It’s working fine, following the manual. Is it possible to require log-in to access these websites? It shall only be visibl… --- ## [Backup on secondary disk](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/backup-on-secondary-disk/4073)
**Author:** [@gerori](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/gerori)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/backup-on-secondary-disk/4073 "2026-01-26T14:24:48Z")
Hello, I installed FreedomBox on a LENOVO ThinkCenter M710q: 4x Intel Core i3-7100T CPU @ 3.40GHz 8GB DDR4 2400 MHz RAM M2 NVMe KINGSTON SNV3S 500G (system) Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SSD (data) Debian 13 Trixi FreedomBox F… --- ## [My FreedomBox no longer starts up after a system update](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/my-freedombox-no-longer-starts-up-after-a-system-update/4063)
**Author:** [@moji](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/moji)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 8:48am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/my-freedombox-no-longer-starts-up-after-a-system-update/4063 "2026-01-20T08:48:27Z")
Hi, My FreedomBox no longer starts up after a system update. I can no longer see the BOX on my network either. I don’t have SSH access either. I need help moji --- ## [Two freedomboxes behind one router/ip-address](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/two-freedomboxes-behind-one-router-ip-address/3869)
**Author:** [@DonQuishot](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/DonQuishot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 10:57am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/two-freedomboxes-behind-one-router-ip-address/3869 "2026-01-19T10:57:27Z")
Is it possible to have two freedomboxes, each with it’s own domain, behind one router/ip-address? Or is it for packages arriving not possible to know which box is their final destination. One box would be my production… --- ## [Freedombox.local not working but direct IP is](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/freedombox-local-not-working-but-direct-ip-is/2117)
**Author:** [@vincentvd](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/vincentvd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/freedombox-local-not-working-but-direct-ip-is/2117 "2026-01-16T17:50:39Z")
Today I installed freedomboxon my RaspberryPi 4 but I cannot access my freedombox via freedombox.local. I had to lookup the LAN IP adres to connect to my box successfully. As a result, I cannot use Cockpit because it req… --- ## [Upgrading to the newest Nextcloud - how?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/upgrading-to-the-newest-nextcloud-how/4049)
**Author:** [@goz\_quarter](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/goz_quarter)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/upgrading-to-the-newest-nextcloud-how/4049 "2026-01-12T16:31:44Z")
Problem Description I have Nextcloud set up on my Freedombox, and for about a month it has been telling me that there is an upgrade available to Nextcloud 32.0.3. However, when I go into settings to upgrade, I see this … --- ## [Home Assistant Zigbee](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/home-assistant-zigbee/4030)
**Author:** [@bibibricodeur](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/bibibricodeur)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/home-assistant-zigbee/4030 "2026-01-11T07:08:11Z")
Hello, I installed FreedomBox on a Raspberry Pi 4 and activated Home Assistant. I was able to configure some ESP Home devices, which are working correctly. I plugged in a Sonoff Zigbee USB adapter. It’s recognized by Fre… --- ## [Repositories packages configured multiple times](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/repositories-packages-configured-multiple-times/4052)
**Author:** [@poorboy](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/poorboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/repositories-packages-configured-multiple-times/4052 "2026-01-09T12:44:07Z")
Warning: Target Packages (main/binary-amd64/Packages) is configured multiple times in /etc/apt/sources.list.d/backports.list:1 and /etc/apt/sources.list.d/freedombox2.list:4 Also 11 others “configured multiple times” in… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Grub appears to be unconfigured and I can't boot](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-grub-appears-to-be-unconfigured-and-i-cant-boot/4046)
**Author:** [@joseph](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/joseph)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-grub-appears-to-be-unconfigured-and-i-cant-boot/4046 "2026-01-01T18:10:20Z")
I did a reboot today, but Freedombox did not come back up. I go straight to the grub prompt. My root filesystem is btrfs. I could use some direction to recover from this. My “first” disk is (hd4) with /boot fs on (hd4,… --- ## ["Re-run setup" for "Storage Snapshots" returns Error](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/re-run-setup-for-storage-snapshots-returns-error/3627)
**Author:** [@Ged](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Ged)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/re-run-setup-for-storage-snapshots-returns-error/3627 "2025-12-30T21:33:58Z")
Hi all, FBX Ver: 25.1 FreedomBox is up to date. Installation image from FBX website for Raspi 4B FBX installed on external SSD In Plinth, Re-run setup for Storage Snapshots returns below error. Error updating app: '… --- ## [Apps stuck on "Waiting to start: App install](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/apps-stuck-on-waiting-to-start-app-install/4042)
**Author:** [@Az\_1](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Az_1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 1:13pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/apps-stuck-on-waiting-to-start-app-install/4042 "2025-12-27T13:13:11Z")
I am unable to install any apps. I can click the button, but the all get stuck on “Waiting to start: App install”. i have tried steps such as rebooting and attempted to run diagnostics, but got stuck on “Waiting to start… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Samba not starting after Trixie upgrade](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-samba-not-starting-after-trixie-upgrade/4038)
**Author:** [@joseph](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/joseph)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-samba-not-starting-after-trixie-upgrade/4038 "2025-12-23T19:43:47Z")
Related Problem Description Samba service will not start. Logs report a problem with apparmor. Steps to Reproduce Login to FreedomBox. Go to Cockpit Services See samba not started, start that manually Service atte… --- ## [Should I be worried to upgrade from 24.25?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/should-i-be-worried-to-upgrade-from-24-25/4037)
**Author:** [@Frankie](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Frankie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/should-i-be-worried-to-upgrade-from-24-25/4037 "2025-12-20T14:39:33Z")
Not wanting to sound like some hopeless complainer here, because I really do have so much gratitude for this project! The reason I ask this way, is because its been running in various states of broken-ness. Certbot does… --- ## [WireGuard client: “Use this connection to send all outgoing traffic” cannot be unchecked](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/wireguard-client-use-this-connection-to-send-all-outgoing-traffic-cannot-be-unchecked/4026)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/wireguard-client-use-this-connection-to-send-all-outgoing-traffic-cannot-be-unchecked/4026 "2025-12-09T10:23:42Z")
While configuring WireGuard as a client on my FreedomBox, I’m running into an issue with the option “Use this connection to send all outgoing traffic”. The checkbox cannot be unchecked — when I try to save the settings w… --- ## [Fbx upgrade from 25.9.3 to 25.16 gives error & apt update issue](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/fbx-upgrade-from-25-9-3-to-25-16-gives-error-apt-update-issue/4025)
**Author:** [@Peterc](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Peterc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 9:29am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/fbx-upgrade-from-25-9-3-to-25-16-gives-error-apt-update-issue/4025 "2025-12-09T09:29:44Z")
Hello All, After a software update I get the error which I posted below. All so I have posted the out put of the command apt update after the software update. Because of a issue with the file: freedombox-unstable.list R… --- ## [Fbx install on a VPS at Contabo - needs a couple of tweaks. NetworkManage & rc.local](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/fbx-install-on-a-vps-at-contabo-needs-a-couple-of-tweaks-networkmanage-rc-local/4023)
**Author:** [@Peterc](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Peterc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/fbx-install-on-a-vps-at-contabo-needs-a-couple-of-tweaks-networkmanage-rc-local/4023 "2025-12-08T13:28:01Z")
Hello All, I have installed Debian 13 as a VPS at contabo. I used ssh to configure the VPS and to run the commands shown below to install freedombox : apt-get update DEBIAN\_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install free… --- ## [VPS install: password verification problem](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/vps-install-password-verification-problem/4017)
**Author:** [@Peterc](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Peterc)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 12:29pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/vps-install-password-verification-problem/4017 "2025-12-07T12:29:58Z")
Hello All, Over the last few days I have installed freedombox on a VPS several times and after getting web access to freedombox I have had some problems ! which I will show below: The command to install freedombox: ap… --- ## [Installing Zoph](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/installing-zoph/4020)
**Author:** [@Avron](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Avron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/installing-zoph/4020 "2025-12-04T13:23:41Z")
I have tried installing Zoph for the first time. I did not notice Zoph Setup and Use before trying, so I just went ahead. When I click on “Open the web client”, I have a login page and no matter whether I try the admi… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Upgrade Bullseye to Bookworm: Matrix-Synapse not upgraded](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-upgrade-bullseye-to-bookworm-matrix-synapse-not-upgraded/4006)
**Author:** [@jonny](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/jonny)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 1:35am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-upgrade-bullseye-to-bookworm-matrix-synapse-not-upgraded/4006 "2025-12-01T01:35:45Z")
Hi everybody, a few days ago I finally did the upgrade from Bullseye to Bookworm (the Debian way, because it didn’t work using Plinith). The upgrade took some time but did well - or so I thought. Now I saw that still … --- ## [\[SOLVED\] How to store mediawiki data on external ssd](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-how-to-store-mediawiki-data-on-external-ssd/4015)
**Author:** [@finlay](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/finlay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 11:11pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-how-to-store-mediawiki-data-on-external-ssd/4015 "2025-11-29T23:11:31Z")
Hi, I have a pioneer edition fb running mediawiki. I installed the mediawiki app via plinth and that’s great but I noticed everything is being stored on the inbuilt storage and not on my ssd connected by sata (its all mo… --- ## [Questions on JSXC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/questions-on-jsxc/4016)
**Author:** [@Avron](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Avron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/questions-on-jsxc/4016 "2025-11-28T16:03:08Z")
I looked at the manual, but I can’t find the answer to the following questions: Can I use JSXC if ejabberd is not installed on the same freedombox? Can I use JSXC with an xmpp account hosted by another machine? --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Is the olimex a20-olinuXino-lime2 freedombox image a fully free software installation?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-is-the-olimex-a20-olinuxino-lime2-freedombox-image-a-fully-free-software-installation/4010)
**Author:** [@kotiv](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/kotiv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-is-the-olimex-a20-olinuxino-lime2-freedombox-image-a-fully-free-software-installation/4010 "2025-11-23T16:39:58Z")
Free software is software you can use, share, modify and redistribute. Does the olimex lime2 freedombox image install a fully free software system on the olimex a20-olinuXino-lime2. Not one piece of non free software ge… [Previous page](https://discuss.freedombox.org/c/support/5.md?page=1) [Next page](https://discuss.freedombox.org/c/support/5.md?page=3)