# Latest **URL:** https://discuss.freedombox.org/latest.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… --- ## [Pionneer gets no IP and shows btrfs errors at boot](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/pionneer-gets-no-ip-and-shows-btrfs-errors-at-boot/4382)
**Author:** [@Avron](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Avron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/pionneer-gets-no-ip-and-shows-btrfs-errors-at-boot/4382 "2026-09-23T20:24:27Z")
My Pioneer worked for more than one year but now it fails to get an IP address. I can log in from a serial connection, dmesg shows: \[ 0.275408\] TCP bind hash table entries: 8192 (order: 5, 131072 bytes, linear) \[ … --- ## [CALL: Sunday, September 27 at 17:00 UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/call-sunday-september-27-at-17-00-utc/4380)
**Author:** [@gnoutchd](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/gnoutchd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/call-sunday-september-27-at-17-00-utc/4380 "2026-09-23T14:00:30Z")
Call Reminder : Sunday, September 27 at 17:00 UTC The FreedomBox community’s upcoming progress call is this Sunday, September 27 at 17:00 UTC. We aim for our calls to last no more than one hour, although sometimes the c… --- ## [Install FreedomBox in a VM - what's the right way?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/install-freedombox-in-a-vm-whats-the-right-way/4379)
**Author:** [@David](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/install-freedombox-in-a-vm-whats-the-right-way/4379 "2026-09-22T11:00:53Z")
We are trying to Install FreedomBox on a Debian Server with several Virtualboxes already running. The i386 image on freedom.org seems outdated and due to the announcements no longer maintained: https://discuss.freedombo… --- ## [New, powerful FreedomBox hardware available for purchase!](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/new-powerful-freedombox-hardware-available-for-purchase/3969)
**Author:** [@Sunil](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Sunil)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/new-powerful-freedombox-hardware-available-for-purchase/3969 "2026-09-21T08:03:59Z")
With the goal of making it is easier for non-technical users to setup FreedomBox, we have launched a new initiative to sell FreedomBox hardware directly to users. The hardware is available for purchase at: LibreCrafts s… --- ## [Fail2ban enable apache-noscript](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/fail2ban-enable-apache-noscript/4378)
**Author:** [@joseph](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/joseph)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:25am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/fail2ban-enable-apache-noscript/4378 "2026-09-21T04:25:11Z")
I have a heap of log entries like this today: Some AI tells me that this is caused by a client trying to execute a PHP script I don’t have or to which they do not have permission. It appears there’s an app for that: f… --- ## [Gnome Learn more... 404](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/gnome-learn-more-404/4374)
**Author:** [@poorboy](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/poorboy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/gnome-learn-more-404/4374 "2026-09-20T09:24:26Z")
I had issues installing just fbx because EUFI was disabled in the bios so my week old installation was done on top of Debian with KDE Plasma Plasma is a bit heavy and there were a few things to tweak after install so I’… --- ## [Multiple Issues with Pioneer](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/multiple-issues-with-pioneer/4367)
**Author:** [@Jaw](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Jaw)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/multiple-issues-with-pioneer/4367 "2026-09-19T18:39:21Z")
My FreedomBox is plugged in to my router Initial setup was in January of 2025 Version: Debian GNU/Linux 13 (trixie) and FreedomBox version 25.9.3 The memory card is showing as full and scheduled backups have failed. N… --- ## [Matrix app installation error on FB 25.17 (debian trixie)](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/matrix-app-installation-error-on-fb-25-17-debian-trixie/4047)
**Author:** [@Frankie](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Frankie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/matrix-app-installation-error-on-fb-25-17-debian-trixie/4047 "2026-09-19T11:47:34Z")
Hi, Fresh install of FB on debian trixie. Everything working except for Matrix install. Wondering if I should add bookworm repos and try again? Suggestions? Here is the error output: Error installing app: Apt command … --- ## [The Challenges of Self-Hosting Adoption](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/the-challenges-of-self-hosting-adoption/2903)
**Author:** [@fefekrzr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/fefekrzr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/the-challenges-of-self-hosting-adoption/2903 "2026-09-19T11:46:43Z")
As I’ve been responding to various discussions in this forum, I’ve been pondering the challenges associated with promoting self-hosted services. I thought it might be insightful to share experiences and hear about others… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] WordPress multisite](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-wordpress-multisite/3693)
**Author:** [@poorboy](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/poorboy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-wordpress-multisite/3693 "2026-09-19T11:46:09Z")
I see allow multisite = true in wp-config but I don’t see any specific instructions on debian or fbx manual on debian for setting it up so I went by instructions on Create A Network – Advanced Administration Handbook | … --- ## [CALL: Saturday, September 12 at 14:00 UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/call-saturday-september-12-at-14-00-utc/4368)
**Author:** [@Sunil](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Sunil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/call-saturday-september-12-at-14-00-utc/4368 "2026-09-19T11:45:32Z")
Call Reminder : Saturday, September 12 at 14:00 UTC The FreedomBox community’s upcoming progress call is this Saturday, September 12 at 14:00 UTC. We aim for our calls to last no more than one hour, although sometimes t… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Had to install FBX via debian. Should I now uninstall desktop environment?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-had-to-install-fbx-via-debian-should-i-now-uninstall-desktop-environment/4366)
**Author:** [@poorboy](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/poorboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-had-to-install-fbx-via-debian-should-i-now-uninstall-desktop-environment/4366 "2026-09-19T11:45:00Z")
The machine I’m using for FBX doesn’t like img files or something. I tried burning the fbx img via balena and also via terminal using dd. No errors but the USB stick wouldn’t boot. Burned Debian to the USB stick and it … --- ## [FreedomBox 26.12 released](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/freedombox-26-12-released/4370)
**Author:** [@jvalleroy](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/jvalleroy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/freedombox-26-12-released/4370 "2026-09-19T11:44:04Z")
FreedomBox 26.12 has been released and uploaded to Debian unstable. Typically, the freedombox package will migrate to testing in 2 days, and then can be uploaded to stable-backports. Highlights of this release: \* loc… --- ## [SSH Pilot application](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/ssh-pilot-application/4371)
**Author:** [@poorboy](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/poorboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/ssh-pilot-application/4371 "2026-09-19T11:43:22Z")
Found this in KDE’s Discover (software center) SSH Pilot - it’s a GUI for SSH and adds a few goodies. It has the standard ssh in a terminal which is the initial view. Works with ~.ssh file and you can generate and use … --- ## [Tech Reclaimers (deGoogle)](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/tech-reclaimers-degoogle/4151)
**Author:** [@KenW](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/KenW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/tech-reclaimers-degoogle/4151 "2026-09-19T11:33:49Z")
I follow this interesting group on Signal. They are interested in self-hosting. I have advocated Freedombox there. They have asked me to provide introductory information so that their group, many of whom are non-techies,… --- ## [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… --- ## [Nice User Websites](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/nice-user-websites/4369)
**Author:** [@poorboy](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/poorboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/nice-user-websites/4369 "2026-09-14T09:22:03Z")
I’m sure most of you know at least some html as I do but there are talented people out there who know it really well. One instance is https://html5up.net/ Free html templates that are dynamic designs, some with animatio… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Network issues - is my FBx configuration correct?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-network-issues-is-my-fbx-configuration-correct/4278)
**Author:** [@Dietmar](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Dietmar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/solved-network-issues-is-my-fbx-configuration-correct/4278 "2026-09-08T09:16:14Z")
I have a complex and chaotic issue with accessing my FBx from external. It is different to the one discussed here before and I realized it after changing the scheme with my provider to higher speed and lower cost. Probab… --- ## [Can ping but getting "this site cannot be reached" errors](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/can-ping-but-getting-this-site-cannot-be-reached-errors/4364)
**Author:** [@rocdoc54](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/rocdoc54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/can-ping-but-getting-this-site-cannot-be-reached-errors/4364 "2026-09-05T21:48:59Z")
Freedombox (latest stable) on Lime2 board: my router sees the device, and I can ping the device. However, I am unable to get to the FB web interface: any browser I use throws : The site cannot be reached error". On my r… --- ## [Syncthing and Calibre 404 not Found](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/syncthing-and-calibre-404-not-found/4239)
**Author:** [@macamic](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/macamic)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/syncthing-and-calibre-404-not-found/4239 "2026-09-03T15:40:13Z")
Problem Description When I try to access both apps from the outside I get 404 Not found Other app like kiwix or miniflux work. I can access the apps inside the local network. Running diagnostics shows no problems. Ex… --- ## [Issues with wireguard](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/issues-with-wireguard/4361)
**Author:** [@Avron](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Avron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 12:34pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/issues-with-wireguard/4361 "2026-09-01T12:34:59Z")
I have a freedombox behing two routers doing NAT with different /24 IPv4 ranges. The freedombox is alone in 192.168.a.xxx (that router sets up an openVPN connection in order to have a public IPv4 address while I have no … --- ## [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… --- ## [Difference running freedombox from debian 13 or a freedombox download?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/difference-running-freedombox-from-debian-13-or-a-freedombox-download/4360)
**Author:** [@kotiv](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/kotiv)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/difference-running-freedombox-from-debian-13-or-a-freedombox-download/4360 "2026-08-30T03:26:21Z")
My understanding is that freedombox is in the debian 13 repository. So you can install debian 13 on a computer and run a freedombox instance from the debian 13 computer. Or you can download freedombox from the freedombox… --- ## [FreedomBox 26.11](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/freedombox-26-11/4340)
**Author:** [@jvalleroy](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/jvalleroy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/freedombox-26-11/4340 "2026-08-20T11:24:29Z")
FreedomBox 26.11 has been released and uploaded to Debian unstable. Typically, the freedombox package will migrate to testing in 2 days, and then can be uploaded to stable-backports. Highlight of this release: views… --- ## [FreedomBox first-time setup page won't appear](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/freedombox-first-time-setup-page-wont-appear/4322)
**Author:** [@Wortlewart](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/Wortlewart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/freedombox-first-time-setup-page-wont-appear/4322 "2026-08-17T21:56:52Z")
Problem Description Cannot access FreedomBox’s setup page via any of the provided addresses Steps to Reproduce Flash FreedomBox - Testing software to USB stick (stable won’t boot via usb for whatever reason) Insert n… --- ## [FBX server unavailable several times a week](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/fbx-server-unavailable-several-times-a-week/4285)
**Author:** [@dgj](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/dgj)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/fbx-server-unavailable-several-times-a-week/4285 "2026-08-13T08:33:15Z")
I have a recurring problem which happens 2-4 times a week. My FBX server becomes unavailable. I cannot connect to it in the browser (with local IP address, freedombox.local, or domain name) or via ssh. However, sometimes… --- ## [Virtual Mailboxes with postfix](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/virtual-mailboxes-with-postfix/4324)
**Author:** [@stuartcnz](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/stuartcnz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/virtual-mailboxes-with-postfix/4324 "2026-08-10T08:10:11Z")
Problem Description I want to use freedombox for hosting virtual mailboxes for email with different domains, but the same user for each of them. I’ve managed to set up different domains, but they all point to the same … --- ## [FreedomBox 26.10 released](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/freedombox-26-10-released/4320)
**Author:** [@jvalleroy](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/jvalleroy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/freedombox-26-10-released/4320 "2026-07-29T23:27:04Z")
FreedomBox 26.10 has been released and uploaded to Debian unstable. Typically, the freedombox package will migrate to testing in 2 days, and then can be uploaded to stable-backports. Changes in this release: apps: Cha… --- ## [Syncthing group doesn't include user?](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/syncthing-group-doesnt-include-user/4304)
**Author:** [@drtrppr](https://discuss.freedombox.org/u/drtrppr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://discuss.freedombox.org/t/syncthing-group-doesnt-include-user/4304 "2026-07-26T12:10:22Z")
Using Syncthing, I don’t want the files to be synchronized in /var/lib—I prefer to use a USB stick (/media/...). When I specify the directories to use in Syncthing’s web interface, I get “permission denied” errors, indi… [Next page](https://discuss.freedombox.org/latest.md?page=1)