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**Author:** [@start9dave](https://community.start9.com/u/start9dave)\ **Replies:** 0
Tips, tricks, tutorials, guides, hacks, and how-tos that are not covered in the official Start9 Documentation (docs.start9.com). Post here if you have a cool idea, helpful hint, or customized Embassy hardware or softwar… --- ## [Getting Hermes to run on StartOS](https://community.start9.com/t/getting-hermes-to-run-on-startos/5794)
**Author:** [@tonyd](https://community.start9.com/u/tonyd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/getting-hermes-to-run-on-startos/5794 "2026-10-09T00:55:15Z")
Has anyone been able to get Hermes running on Server Pure? I’m coming to the conclusion that on a non-GPU, CPU inference only it won’t work. I’m trying to get it working so I can use it with Home Assistant and managing n… --- ## [Guide: Automating Backups on Startos (requires SSH)](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-automating-backups-on-startos-requires-ssh/3551)
**Author:** [@Jesse](https://community.start9.com/u/Jesse)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 9:29am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-automating-backups-on-startos-requires-ssh/3551 "2026-10-06T09:29:19Z")
EDITED: Updated version (protects passwords better) is now available at: Guide: Updated Automating Backups on StartOS 0.4.0 (Advanced) The approach below works with 0.4.0 and 0.3.5.1. Part 1: Make sure backups are con… --- ## [\[Guide\] Bitcoin "C'nots" – Configuring Bitcoin Core to work more like Knots pre-RDTS](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-bitcoin-cnots-configuring-bitcoin-core-to-work-more-like-knots-pre-rdts/5716)
**Author:** [@StuPleb](https://community.start9.com/u/StuPleb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-bitcoin-cnots-configuring-bitcoin-core-to-work-more-like-knots-pre-rdts/5716 "2026-09-29T16:20:10Z")
Making Bitcoin Core relay like Bitcoin Knots (pre-RDTS) Bitcoin Knots pre-RDTS is finished. It is pinned to the last Knots release without RDTS, it lives in the Community Registry (for now at least), and it will probably… --- ## [Start Tunnel configuration](https://community.start9.com/t/start-tunnel-configuration/5736)
**Author:** [@ruxal](https://community.start9.com/u/ruxal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/start-tunnel-configuration/5736 "2026-09-15T14:18:40Z")
According to the guide: I just observed the following: https://docs.start9.com/start-tunnel/1.0.x/installing.html?cloud-firewall=IONOS&ssh-auth=SSH+key+(most+providers)&tunnel-cert=Use+your+StartOS+Root+CA+(recommended)&… --- ## [\[Guide\] Connecting Open WebUI+Ollama -\> SearXNG](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-connecting-open-webui-ollama-searxng/5666)
**Author:** [@StuPleb](https://community.start9.com/u/StuPleb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 11:31am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-connecting-open-webui-ollama-searxng/5666 "2026-09-03T11:31:57Z")
Setting up Open WebUI with web search Force your clanker to search the web through your own SearXNG. The settings you need are spread across three different screens. That’s the part that catches people out, so do this i… --- ## [Guide: Updated Automating Backups on StartOS 0.4.0 (Advanced)](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-updated-automating-backups-on-startos-0-4-0-advanced/5620)
**Author:** [@Jesse](https://community.start9.com/u/Jesse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-updated-automating-backups-on-startos-0-4-0-advanced/5620 "2026-08-22T03:05:04Z")
The guide below is a new draft updating the earlier guide for automating backups. This is more advanced and more complicated because it provides more protection for your password. Feedback is greatly appreciated. Autom… --- ## [Fixing BIOS loop after StartOS install](https://community.start9.com/t/fixing-bios-loop-after-startos-install/3212)
**Author:** [@paulscode](https://community.start9.com/u/paulscode)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/fixing-bios-loop-after-startos-install/3212 "2026-07-31T05:12:35Z")
While StartOS worked well on an earlier similar Minisforum model (the UN1265), I discovered that the Minisforum UN1290 doesn’t go as expected. This model is running a newer/nicer BIOS (listed on the Main tab as “BIOS Ve… --- ## [How do I connect Start UI dashboard to .onion wile using HTTPS with CA](https://community.start9.com/t/how-do-i-connect-start-ui-dashboard-to-onion-wile-using-https-with-ca/5329)
**Author:** [@BitcoinConsulter](https://community.start9.com/u/BitcoinConsulter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-do-i-connect-start-ui-dashboard-to-onion-wile-using-https-with-ca/5329 "2026-07-07T13:57:57Z")
In, System → StartOS UI → Add Onion Service - I recieve a error when trying to add .onion? I will be in travle using starlink modem to sync and have no .local or https url and need to be able to login to dashboard to st… --- ## [Guide: Bolt cards, Lightning Address and Reverse Proxy all the things](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-bolt-cards-lightning-address-and-reverse-proxy-all-the-things/675)
**Author:** [@StuPleb](https://community.start9.com/u/StuPleb)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-bolt-cards-lightning-address-and-reverse-proxy-all-the-things/675 "2026-05-07T20:19:16Z")
One of my favorite things about StartOS from Start9 is the attention paid to privacy. On your local network the Services (apps) are secured by using https and hidden behind complex URLs so that they can’t be discovere… --- ## [Guide: Expand Jellyfin Media Sources with NFS Share Mount](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-expand-jellyfin-media-sources-with-nfs-share-mount/2290)
**Author:** [@FullmetalAnarchist](https://community.start9.com/u/FullmetalAnarchist)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-expand-jellyfin-media-sources-with-nfs-share-mount/2290 "2026-05-07T19:03:32Z")
The Premise At the time of this writing StartOS doesn’t support multiple data drives. This can make it difficult to store large amounts of data like a media library which you would like to expose with Jellyfin for exampl… --- ## [Guide: Switching from Bitcoin Core to Bitcoin Knots on StartOS v0.3.5.1](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-switching-from-bitcoin-core-to-bitcoin-knots-on-startos-v0-3-5-1/3140)
**Author:** [@StuPleb](https://community.start9.com/u/StuPleb)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-switching-from-bitcoin-core-to-bitcoin-knots-on-startos-v0-3-5-1/3140 "2026-05-04T12:03:08Z")
Context Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots both appear as interchangeable on StartOS 0351 and this is both intentional and a result of a missing feature. By design, because we aim to facilitate seamless switching between s… --- ## [I am unable to connect to my server’s “server-name.local” URL](https://community.start9.com/t/i-am-unable-to-connect-to-my-server-s-server-name-local-url/5090)
**Author:** [@Squinty](https://community.start9.com/u/Squinty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/i-am-unable-to-connect-to-my-server-s-server-name-local-url/5090 "2026-05-03T01:37:35Z")
What does this FAQ say? What is :ref: and why are the highlighted parts not linked to anything? --- ## [All the guide links from Start9 Docs are broken](https://community.start9.com/t/all-the-guide-links-from-start9-docs-are-broken/5056)
**Author:** [@ID3757](https://community.start9.com/u/ID3757)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/all-the-guide-links-from-start9-docs-are-broken/5056 "2026-05-01T16:38:24Z")
I was navigating through the 0.3.5 docs and trying to click on the guides. They all forward to a 404 error on Github. Here’s an example. https://github.com/Start9-Community/electrs-startos/blob/master/docs/integration… --- ## [How To - Exposing electrs and bitcoind over LAN in StartOS 0.3](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-exposing-electrs-and-bitcoind-over-lan-in-startos-0-3/754)
**Author:** [@remcoros](https://community.start9.com/u/remcoros)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-exposing-electrs-and-bitcoind-over-lan-in-startos-0-3/754 "2025-11-16T19:38:00Z")
Until this functionality is included in StartOS (It’s coming, afaik), I used the following to expose Electrs and bitcoind to my LAN: Login to StartOS over SSH and switch to the root user: sudo -i Run the following c… --- ## [Guide: Getting Inbound Liquidity (Lightning)](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-getting-inbound-liquidity-lightning/3513)
**Author:** [@StuPleb](https://community.start9.com/u/StuPleb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-getting-inbound-liquidity-lightning/3513 "2025-07-03T14:02:40Z")
Getting Inbound Liquidity Before you read this, it’s important to understand the important concept of liquidity. This guide summarizes some of the ways you can get some inbound liquidity after opening a new or first chan… --- ## [Guide: Connect Zeus to LND via local port and VPN (fast)](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-connect-zeus-to-lnd-via-local-port-and-vpn-fast/3581)
**Author:** [@Sirius](https://community.start9.com/u/Sirius)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/guide-connect-zeus-to-lnd-via-local-port-and-vpn-fast/3581 "2025-06-30T20:52:39Z")
If you want to connect to your LND without TOR or LNC its not possible, but with this guide you are able to. For my side I use it with my own Wireguard and its the fastes way to connect to my/your node. Log in to Start9… --- ## [Installing StartOS on Virtual Machine Manager (virt-manager)](https://community.start9.com/t/installing-startos-on-virtual-machine-manager-virt-manager/77)
**Author:** [@Spencer](https://community.start9.com/u/Spencer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 3:03am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/installing-startos-on-virtual-machine-manager-virt-manager/77 "2025-05-17T03:03:19Z")
How to install StartOS on virt-manager (for testing new packages without access to a physical Embassy) :warning: NETWORKING INSTRUCTIONS ARE PENDING Download and install virt-manager Download the latest StartOS ISO fro… --- ## [How- To: set up your start9 lightning node, via LNbits, with an Lightning Address from lnaddress.com](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-set-up-your-start9-lightning-node-via-lnbits-with-an-lightning-address-from-lnaddress-com/507)
**Author:** [@btctotoro](https://community.start9.com/u/btctotoro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-set-up-your-start9-lightning-node-via-lnbits-with-an-lightning-address-from-lnaddress-com/507 "2025-05-15T16:26:56Z")
How to setup your Start9 tor lnbits wallet with lnaddress. Reasons to do this: You get your own custom address linked with your node More testing required, but so far I have been able to receive zaps from both clearne… --- ## [Kernel upgrading](https://community.start9.com/t/kernel-upgrading/2879)
**Author:** [@salenjak](https://community.start9.com/u/salenjak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/kernel-upgrading/2879 "2025-03-21T12:11:27Z")
I was having a problem with running StartOS on my mini pc (GMKTEC M5 PLUS 5825U) for last month or two. Every day, in the best case 2 days of uptime, my mini pc will freeze. Lights are on, but its disconnected from route… --- ## [DIY Embassy One (Geekworm NASPi Case)](https://community.start9.com/t/diy-embassy-one-geekworm-naspi-case/49)
**Author:** [@start9dave](https://community.start9.com/u/start9dave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/diy-embassy-one-geekworm-naspi-case/49 "2025-03-03T22:01:28Z")
Embassy One DIY Guide Build your own Embassy One with off-the-shelf parts, no permission required The Embassy One is a powerful open source tool for regaining sovereignty over your digital life. If you choose to bui… --- ## [Migrate - Raspibolt to Start9](https://community.start9.com/t/migrate-raspibolt-to-start9/344)
**Author:** [@MynToshi](https://community.start9.com/u/MynToshi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/migrate-raspibolt-to-start9/344 "2025-01-28T01:33:17Z")
I’m currently running a homebuilt (Raspibolt) setup and am planning on moving my active lightning node over to my purpose build start9 server. Been looking into the best way to achieve this migration safely (last thing I… --- ## [SOLVED: mDNS on Windows 11 partially works](https://community.start9.com/t/solved-mdns-on-windows-11-partially-works/1859)
**Author:** [@craveness](https://community.start9.com/u/craveness)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 12:39am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/solved-mdns-on-windows-11-partially-works/1859 "2025-01-17T00:39:25Z")
I have been struggling for months on why none of the Start9 services (Lightning tools mostly) don’t resolve their .local domain on my Windows machine. Onion services has been my workaround. No issues on my iOS devices. R… --- ## [Expose Services to the internet](https://community.start9.com/t/expose-services-to-the-internet/525)
**Author:** [@Nunosav](https://community.start9.com/u/Nunosav)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/expose-services-to-the-internet/525 "2024-11-29T15:57:04Z")
I’m wondering if anyone has attempted to expose individual services to the internet by using either https://pagekite.net/, purchased domain or through dynamic DNS service such as https://www.noip.com/ I can’t figure out… --- ## [How To: Migrate from Umbrel 0.5.x to StartOS](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-migrate-from-umbrel-0-5-x-to-startos/56)
**Author:** [@George](https://community.start9.com/u/George)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 2:00am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-migrate-from-umbrel-0-5-x-to-startos/56 "2024-11-03T02:00:33Z")
Caution: this guide only applies to Umbrel version 0.5.x. For 0.4.x, see this guide. WARNING: AFTER YOU COMPLETE THIS GUIDE, DO NOT EVER START UP YOUR UMBREL AGAIN - IF YOU DO, IT IS POSSIBLE YOU COULD LOSE MONEY VIA P… --- ## [A Quick and Dirty (and very #reckless) Guide on How to Expose your StartOS Server to clearnet using freedns.afraid.org](https://community.start9.com/t/a-quick-and-dirty-and-very-reckless-guide-on-how-to-expose-your-startos-server-to-clearnet-using-freedns-afraid-org/661)
**Author:** [@Dread](https://community.start9.com/u/Dread)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 9:35am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/a-quick-and-dirty-and-very-reckless-guide-on-how-to-expose-your-startos-server-to-clearnet-using-freedns-afraid-org/661 "2024-10-09T09:35:45Z")
\[DISCLAIMER: This guide is not associated with Start9 in any way, nor do they recommend or provide support for it. for any questions, send me a message) Greetings! It’s Dread, your friendly Jamaican Bitcoiner. While we… --- ## [How to upload a file to Vaultwarden](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-upload-a-file-to-vaultwarden/832)
**Author:** [@atem](https://community.start9.com/u/atem)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-upload-a-file-to-vaultwarden/832 "2024-09-21T11:31:42Z")
hi all I noticed a thread elsewhere that someone couldn’t upload a file to vaultwarden, so I’m assuming it’s possible can someone tell me where to do this? for the life of me I can’t find upload attachment anywhere … --- ## [How do I sideload bitcoin testnet](https://community.start9.com/t/how-do-i-sideload-bitcoin-testnet/1882)
**Author:** [@notgoogle](https://community.start9.com/u/notgoogle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-do-i-sideload-bitcoin-testnet/1882 "2024-09-15T22:43:49Z")
Has anyone successfully loaded testnet? Thank you --- ## [How To: Start9 server as Tor proxy](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-start9-server-as-tor-proxy/1805)
**Author:** [@paulscode](https://community.start9.com/u/paulscode)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-start9-server-as-tor-proxy/1805 "2024-09-02T13:40:50Z")
Is it possible to use a server running StartOS as a Tor proxy for other computers on the same local network? I suppose this would come with a new set of additional security considerations. Just curious if this is an op… --- ## [How To: Migrate from RaspiBlitz to StartOS](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-migrate-from-raspiblitz-to-startos/444)
**Author:** [@FullmetalAnarchist](https://community.start9.com/u/FullmetalAnarchist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-migrate-from-raspiblitz-to-startos/444 "2023-06-16T22:06:50Z")
WARNING: After completing this migration do not ever restart your RaspiBlitz. Doing so can result in the broadcast of old channel states and loss of funds. This guide details the process to migrate LND (and optionally b… [Next page](https://community.start9.com/c/guides/6.md?page=1)