# Uncategorized **URL:** https://discuss.freedombox.org/c/uncategorized/1.md [Latest](https://discuss.freedombox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.freedombox.org/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to FreedomBox Forum](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/welcome-to-freedombox-forum/7)
**Author:** [@Sunil](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Sunil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/welcome-to-freedombox-forum/7 "2019-03-21T19:34:06Z")
Welcome to the FreedomBox forum. Ask questions about issues you are facing as a user of FreedomBox and find answers provided by other users and community contributors. Stay up-to-date with new releases, announcements and… --- ## [Remote Desktop Server / App?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/remote-desktop-server-app/2379)
**Author:** [@Frankie](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Frankie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2022, 11:11pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/remote-desktop-server-app/2379 "2022-12-18T23:11:10Z")
A question for FB developers; Has anyone considered a remote desktop server, such as VNC, RustDesk, Mesh Central, or something else? Been looking around the forums but didn’t find anything. I really hate having to use … --- ## [SOLVED New Router (NAT) and now issues with ports 80 and 443](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-new-router-nat-and-now-issues-with-ports-80-and-443/4254)
**Author:** [@Dietmar](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Dietmar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-new-router-nat-and-now-issues-with-ports-80-and-443/4254 "2026-05-22T08:09:28Z")
I switched to a new router (FritzBox 5590) and have the following issue with accessing my FBx: I have my own domain name and accessing it from external works. But when trying to access from the WLAN the FBx is on (via L… --- ## [I miss searx. I'm trying searxng on my laptop](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/i-miss-searx-im-trying-searxng-on-my-laptop/4157)
**Author:** [@joseph](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/joseph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/i-miss-searx-im-trying-searxng-on-my-laptop/4157 "2026-04-27T00:24:59Z")
Searx was removed from Debian with the latest release. I miss it quite a lot, and so I’m kicking the tires on SearxNG which is a newer project. It is not packaged for Debian yet, so there’s not a package installation wh… --- ## [Displaying Raspberry Pi 4 temperature in hardware settings](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/displaying-raspberry-pi-4-temperature-in-hardware-settings/4124)
**Author:** [@cronos\_hh26](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/cronos_hh26)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/displaying-raspberry-pi-4-temperature-in-hardware-settings/4124 "2026-03-16T11:54:29Z")
Displaying Raspberry Pi 4 temperature in hardware settings --- ## [After upgrade to FreedomBox 26.4 - can not login to Deluge](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/after-upgrade-to-freedombox-26-4-can-not-login-to-deluge/4108)
**Author:** [@Peterc](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Peterc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/after-upgrade-to-freedombox-26-4-can-not-login-to-deluge/4108 "2026-03-08T16:39:23Z")
Hello All, After the latest FB upgrade I can no longer login to Deluge. The url for FB Deluge login I have pasted below, all so the message from it web page. The url below as oidc mentioned in it. Is this the issue tha… --- ## [Multiple domains](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/multiple-domains/4104)
**Author:** [@danceswithcats](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/danceswithcats)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/multiple-domains/4104 "2026-03-02T17:48:42Z")
In the past, I have used one domain name for Nextcloud, music servers, etc., and another for my website and for comms. I have found several references to the settings handling of domain names in the manual and FAQs, but… --- ## [Phpbb3 integration](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/phpbb3-integration/4101)
**Author:** [@gerori](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/gerori)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/phpbb3-integration/4101 "2026-03-01T21:55:07Z")
Hello, I’ve installed a phpbb forum on the same server as freedombox. How can I integrate it into freedombox ? Thanks for help, regards, Gérard --- ## [Navidrome or similar and Audiobookshelf](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/navidrome-or-similar-and-audiobookshelf/4103)
**Author:** [@danceswithcats](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/danceswithcats)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/navidrome-or-similar-and-audiobookshelf/4103 "2026-02-28T21:34:33Z")
Hello, I’m reading up on Freedom box and thinking of setting it up on a Pi4 to get the hang of it until the LibreCraft Freedom boxes are available in the UK. I used to run a Yunohost server which was fun but demanding.… --- ## [BTRFS Filesystem Maintenance Automation with btrfsmaintenance Package](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/btrfs-filesystem-maintenance-automation-with-btrfsmaintenance-package/2876)
**Author:** [@joseph](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/joseph)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/btrfs-filesystem-maintenance-automation-with-btrfsmaintenance-package/2876 "2026-02-23T11:26:43Z")
btrfsmaintenance This post covers setup of the btrfsmaintenance package to automate sensible and recommended filesystem maintenance tasks of the btrfs filesystem. The common use case covered here is a single btrfs root f… --- ## [\[Solved\] Auto update from 26.1 stuck](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-auto-update-from-26-1-stuck/4079)
**Author:** [@KenW](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/KenW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-auto-update-from-26-1-stuck/4079 "2026-02-07T00:06:47Z")
I run freedombox on an older HP Gateway desktop PC. For about a week, when I look in Software Update I see this message: You are running Debian GNU/Linux 13 (trixie) and FreedomBox version 26.1. There is a new FreedomBo… --- ## [Looking for a Raspi 5 equivalent from the Freedombox downloads list](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/looking-for-a-raspi-5-equivalent-from-the-freedombox-downloads-list/4057)
**Author:** [@Veronica96](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Veronica96)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 11:16pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/looking-for-a-raspi-5-equivalent-from-the-freedombox-downloads-list/4057 "2026-01-13T23:16:57Z")
Hi Raspi 5 not available Download | FreedomBox - Personal Server at Home Which hardware in the list has the same horsepower like Raspi 5? And must be ARM64 based because of power usage. Thanks --- ## [Changing Freedombox page title](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/changing-freedombox-page-title/3998)
**Author:** [@Avron](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Avron)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/changing-freedombox-page-title/3998 "2025-11-13T21:42:30Z")
Is there a way to change the page title that appears in the browser tab for one Freedombox? I am now using 3 Freedombox with a browser tab for each, but they all have exactly the same name, and I’d like to more easily d… --- ## [Installing on top of DietPi](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/installing-on-top-of-dietpi/3976)
**Author:** [@evilmrb](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/evilmrb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/installing-on-top-of-dietpi/3976 "2025-10-31T19:11:04Z")
Since the latest version of DietPi (9.18) is based on Trixie, does anyone know if it is ‘safe’ to install Freedombox on top of that or will there be key components missing? --- ## [Best partition scheme for FreedomBox?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/best-partition-scheme-for-freedombox/3945)
**Author:** [@problema](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/problema)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/best-partition-scheme-for-freedombox/3945 "2025-10-17T01:02:01Z")
Best partition scheme for FreedomBox? (I’m not sure which category this post should go in.) I suppose that the FreedomBox image uses a single partition because it makes installation and administration easier. Since it d… --- ## [Trying ActivityPub on FreedomBox via snac](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/trying-activitypub-on-freedombox-via-snac/3934)
**Author:** [@problema](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/problema)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/trying-activitypub-on-freedombox-via-snac/3934 "2025-10-04T20:50:26Z")
trying ActivityPub on FreedomBox via snac I think… Massive social networks are a dimension of use that FreedomBox has yet to satisfy. The most established free protocol seems to be ActivityPub. This allows a FreedomBox t… --- ## [Old freedom box](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/old-freedom-box/3876)
**Author:** [@anybody](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/anybody)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 3:11am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/old-freedom-box/3876 "2025-08-31T03:11:13Z")
Hello I’m Michael. I bought an old Freedom box several years ago and some of the some of these saved web addresses on there keep expiring is this the same type of Freedom box? --- ## [Basic question for a 60 year old newbie with a desire to learn](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/basic-question-for-a-60-year-old-newbie-with-a-desire-to-learn/3867)
**Author:** [@Rdolph1](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Rdolph1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 3:40am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/basic-question-for-a-60-year-old-newbie-with-a-desire-to-learn/3867 "2025-08-26T03:40:25Z")
Really basic question here. Sorry I am very new to this but want to learn. I just want to build a private home server that will sync with my phone and store my pics when I take them. Do I need a home pc to make a free… --- ## [Issue with media visibility in my Matrix Synapse and Element Web setup](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/issue-with-media-visibility-in-my-matrix-synapse-and-element-web-setup/3803)
**Author:** [@Kaushik](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Kaushik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 4:58am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/issue-with-media-visibility-in-my-matrix-synapse-and-element-web-setup/3803 "2025-08-05T04:58:33Z")
I am encountering an issue with media visibility in my Matrix Synapse and Element Web setup, and I would appreciate your assistance in resolving it. Issue Summary: Images and attachments are not visible on the Element W… --- ## [Can I Host My Learning Tools like a Flutter Online Course on FreedomBox?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/can-i-host-my-learning-tools-like-a-flutter-online-course-on-freedombox/3766)
**Author:** [@yetenof](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/yetenof)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/can-i-host-my-learning-tools-like-a-flutter-online-course-on-freedombox/3766 "2025-06-23T17:35:12Z")
Hello all, I’m currently experimenting with privacy-first tools and I’ve come across FreedomBox. It appears to be a powerful solution for self-hosting when it comes to personal servers. I’m just wondering if anyone here… --- ## [Minetest Server Setup Thread](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/minetest-server-setup-thread/2738)
**Author:** [@joseph](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/joseph)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/minetest-server-setup-thread/2738 "2025-05-17T13:46:50Z")
Welcome to the minetest server setup thread. The purpose of these posts are to help you set up and operate a minetest server on your freedombox. Scope We will: install minetest from the freedombox app page download th… --- ## [SOLVED: Freedombox set on hold](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-freedombox-set-on-hold/3671)
**Author:** [@Dietmar](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Dietmar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 11:22am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-freedombox-set-on-hold/3671 "2025-03-17T11:22:33Z")
I currently get this error message “freedombox set on hold.” together with “Config is in use.” whenever I a) uninstall apps (Zoph and Searx) b) try to repair e.g. Wordpress or Nextcloud A simple restart of the Box did… --- ## [System \> name services, Umlaut](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/system-name-services-umlaut/3669)
**Author:** [@Dietmar](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Dietmar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/system-name-services-umlaut/3669 "2025-03-12T18:29:29Z")
I did my first trial with multiple domaines on my FBx. First was to add a new name to System \> name services (might be called differently in English, I am using the German interface). My new domain has an Umlaut (ö) w… --- ## [Setting up Freedombox as offline community hub](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/setting-up-freedombox-as-offline-community-hub/3645)
**Author:** [@samseurynck](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/samseurynck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/setting-up-freedombox-as-offline-community-hub/3645 "2025-03-02T20:31:24Z")
Hey there, I’m looking for support on getting my freedombox set up so people can connect to it in the physical location where it’s located only and download files from an index.html page. I would love for it to functio… --- ## [Rustdesk / RemoteSupport Tool Installation](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/rustdesk-remotesupport-tool-installation/3644)
**Author:** [@jofu](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/jofu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/rustdesk-remotesupport-tool-installation/3644 "2025-02-28T20:01:04Z")
Hello Freedombox Users, a short question, is it possible to install the Opensource Remote Support Solution “Rustdesk” on the system? Did anyone have experience with them? Thank you for your answers and your help. Gree… --- ## [Installing desktop on raspberry pi](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/installing-desktop-on-raspberry-pi/3626)
**Author:** [@jrtic](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/jrtic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 9:15am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/installing-desktop-on-raspberry-pi/3626 "2025-02-18T09:15:52Z")
I’m currently hosting a freedombox server on my old Raspberry Pi 3B. I thought it would be a good idea to try and install a desktop on the pi so I can use a screen with it, but for some reason it won’t let me. Is this du… --- ## [Android app Syncthing-fork](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/android-app-syncthing-fork/3613)
**Author:** [@Dietmar](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Dietmar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/android-app-syncthing-fork/3613 "2025-02-07T20:15:57Z")
FreedomBox still lists under Syncthing the client app “syncthingandroid”. This has been discontinued end of 2024 and it is no longer available in F-Droid. There is a replacement called syncthing-fork. Please update the… --- ## [UI Issue: Invisible Separator Character](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/ui-issue-invisible-separator-character/3570)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 10:17pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/ui-issue-invisible-separator-character/3570 "2025-01-16T22:17:44Z")
I’ve encountered a minor but noticeable UI issue in the FreedomBox interface. The words in the tags below the app icons in the English interface are separated using a Katakana middle dot (Unicode U+30FB). However, on sy… --- ## [Confused by internal vs external network things](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/confused-by-internal-vs-external-network-things/3507)
**Author:** [@IndividualSolid](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/IndividualSolid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/confused-by-internal-vs-external-network-things/3507 "2024-12-24T00:06:54Z")
Finding myself a little confused by internal vs external settings. The FAQ refers me to " read the Q&A related to setting up your router and a DNS name" but as you can see, that wiki page now just points back to the FAQ. … --- ## [Does your employer offer paid volunteer days?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/does-your-employer-offer-paid-volunteer-days/3446)
**Author:** [@joseph](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/joseph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/does-your-employer-offer-paid-volunteer-days/3446 "2024-12-12T20:19:52Z")
My employer grants one day of paid leave per year for volunteer work. I’m volunteering for FreedomBox Foundation today. If your employer has a similar program here’s what you can do! No coding required (unless you want t… [Next page](https://discuss.freedombox.org/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1)