# \#how-to **URL:** https://community.start9.com/tag/how-to/3.md [Latest](https://community.start9.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.start9.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.start9.com/tags.md) --- ## [BISQ a través de TOR](https://community.start9.com/t/bisq-a-traves-de-tor/5852)
**Author:** [@jmr](https://community.start9.com/u/jmr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/bisq-a-traves-de-tor/5852 "2026-10-16T15:12:32Z")
Comento un problema con Bisq cuando se accede a través de TOR. Resulta Selkies necesita la función WebCodecs del navegador para mostrar el vídeo, y Tor Browser la desactiva. Por tanto, desde TOR no se puede acceder fácil… --- ## [Connecting to mobile wallets from 0.4.0.2](https://community.start9.com/t/connecting-to-mobile-wallets-from-0-4-0-2/5827)
**Author:** [@ricardo252](https://community.start9.com/u/ricardo252)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/connecting-to-mobile-wallets-from-0-4-0-2/5827 "2026-10-09T09:15:06Z")
So im on the latest update i tried everything i could to connect to electrum wallet no joy , 1. how can i connect to electrum . I tried other wallets and managed to connect to blue & Nunchuck by using the .local address … --- ## [How to upgrade to the latest Bitcoin Knots release 29.4.2.knots20260508?](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-upgrade-to-the-latest-bitcoin-knots-release-29-4-2-knots20260508/5811)
**Author:** [@TJackson](https://community.start9.com/u/TJackson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-upgrade-to-the-latest-bitcoin-knots-release-29-4-2-knots20260508/5811 "2026-10-06T19:49:10Z")
Bitcoin Knots release 29.4.2.knots20260508 --- ## [Unattended security VPS updates for StartTunnel](https://community.start9.com/t/unattended-security-vps-updates-for-starttunnel/5815)
**Author:** [@ruxal](https://community.start9.com/u/ruxal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/unattended-security-vps-updates-for-starttunnel/5815 "2026-10-06T18:50:20Z")
Since i now need to maintain an additional VPS facing outbound traffic for Start9 i have been tinkering with automated updates, depending on the provider I noticed some have it included and others are not, what is your e… --- ## [How-To Let's Encrypt!](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-lets-encrypt/5807)
**Author:** [@AtomicPossum](https://community.start9.com/u/AtomicPossum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-lets-encrypt/5807 "2026-10-06T18:39:02Z")
I have Nextcloud running on my Start9 server, and connected to a VPS running StartTunnel. It works well with my devices that have the Start9 CA installed - but, I would like to switch over to using Let’s Encrypt! Has an… --- ## [During install selected 2 hd smaller for os larger for data where is my knots node at?](https://community.start9.com/t/during-install-selected-2-hd-smaller-for-os-larger-for-data-where-is-my-knots-node-at/5304)
**Author:** [@dale](https://community.start9.com/u/dale)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/during-install-selected-2-hd-smaller-for-os-larger-for-data-where-is-my-knots-node-at/5304 "2026-09-19T21:42:09Z")
during install selected 2 hd smaller for os, larger for data where is my knots node at? and drive folder tools for this or way to get to command line to see drives and where knots is installed at? --- ## [Jellyfin connection to Swiftfin on Apple TV](https://community.start9.com/t/jellyfin-connection-to-swiftfin-on-apple-tv/5631)
**Author:** [@Bender5678434](https://community.start9.com/u/Bender5678434)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/jellyfin-connection-to-swiftfin-on-apple-tv/5631 "2026-08-23T15:53:08Z")
Has anyone here successfully connected their Jellyfin to Swiftfin app on Apple TV? I have been trying endlessly to find a solution. Constantly I encounter the certificate not trusted error. I was able to upload the .crt … --- ## [Recommended way to run a small local watchdog service on StartOS?](https://community.start9.com/t/recommended-way-to-run-a-small-local-watchdog-service-on-startos/5480)
**Author:** [@degard](https://community.start9.com/u/degard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/recommended-way-to-run-a-small-local-watchdog-service-on-startos/5480 "2026-08-22T23:02:02Z")
Hello everyone, since my NitroPC does not provide an auto restart after an power outage (that often happens in my region), I am working on a fully local unattended power outage solution for my StartOS server that runs o… --- ## [Connecting my server to sparrow](https://community.start9.com/t/connecting-my-server-to-sparrow/5532)
**Author:** [@BeTheChange777](https://community.start9.com/u/BeTheChange777)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/connecting-my-server-to-sparrow/5532 "2026-08-13T23:59:14Z")
Hey guys, I just noticed my node wasnt connected to sparrow and when I put in the credentials it wont sync. Any help would be appreciated --- ## [Upgrading to 0.4.0](https://community.start9.com/t/upgrading-to-0-4-0/5541)
**Author:** [@Anorth](https://community.start9.com/u/Anorth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/upgrading-to-0-4-0/5541 "2026-08-10T02:55:46Z")
Has anyone had any issues with upgrading to the latest version 0.4.0 instructions seem daunting any tips or videos available? --- ## [How to migrate from StartOS 0.3.5~1 to 0.3.5.1?](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-migrate-from-startos-0-3-5-1-to-0-3-5-1/5514)
**Author:** [@hlnbit](https://community.start9.com/u/hlnbit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-migrate-from-startos-0-3-5-1-to-0-3-5-1/5514 "2026-08-05T18:12:05Z")
My Server One reports StartOS 0.3.5~1. All installed services are fully up to date. The Software Update page offers StartOS 0.4.0.1, but the release notes say the migration requires StartOS 0.3.5.1. Is 0.3.5~1 already c… --- ## [Need to know how to downgrade from Version 0.4.0.1 to be able to recover my LND wallet](https://community.start9.com/t/need-to-know-how-to-downgrade-from-version-0-4-0-1-to-be-able-to-recover-my-lnd-wallet/5510)
**Author:** [@artur](https://community.start9.com/u/artur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 4:41am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/need-to-know-how-to-downgrade-from-version-0-4-0-1-to-be-able-to-recover-my-lnd-wallet/5510 "2026-08-04T04:41:54Z")
I upgraded to Version 0.4.0.1, but messed up my LND. I need to recover my funds, but it’s on the backup from the previous Start9 OS. How can I downgrade from Version 0.4.0.1??? --- ## [Stuck on boot menu after upgrading to v 0.4.0](https://community.start9.com/t/stuck-on-boot-menu-after-upgrading-to-v-0-4-0/5452)
**Author:** [@minipc2025](https://community.start9.com/u/minipc2025)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/stuck-on-boot-menu-after-upgrading-to-v-0-4-0/5452 "2026-08-01T11:19:01Z")
Hey guys, I am newbe and need help. I upgraded from 3.5.1 to 0.4.0 on my miniPC with nvme drive, now stuck on boot menu every time I reboot, have to plug keyboard and press enter to fully boot the StartOS server. (see s… --- ## [How can I make the StartOS 0.4 upgrade option show up again?](https://community.start9.com/t/how-can-i-make-the-startos-0-4-upgrade-option-show-up-again/5453)
**Author:** [@beast](https://community.start9.com/u/beast)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-can-i-make-the-startos-0-4-upgrade-option-show-up-again/5453 "2026-07-28T13:14:34Z")
I’m currently still running the latest 3.5 release. Yesterday I noticed an option to upgrade to StartOS 4. After reading the upgrade tutorial, I followed the steps: I stopped/quit the running services as instructed and … --- ## [Claude says 0.3.6 available?](https://community.start9.com/t/claude-says-0-3-6-available/5379)
**Author:** [@rames369](https://community.start9.com/u/rames369)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/claude-says-0-3-6-available/5379 "2026-07-20T20:40:36Z")
Bitcoin knots rpc spins forever and never finishes health checks but you look at the Bitcoin logs seem to be fine it’s all caught up & even mempool works. I’ve exhausted anything I could find to help alleviate the probl… --- ## [DIY way to schedule backups?](https://community.start9.com/t/diy-way-to-schedule-backups/3504)
**Author:** [@ciori](https://community.start9.com/u/ciori)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/diy-way-to-schedule-backups/3504 "2026-07-18T08:29:27Z")
Hi, as I understand in the web ui you can create backups of you services, but you cannot schedule them or do automatic backups with a specific frequency. So, is there a way to schedule them by configuring something from… --- ## [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… --- ## [How to add a WireGuard IP to LND's TLS certificate SANs on StartOS 4?](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-add-a-wireguard-ip-to-lnds-tls-certificate-sans-on-startos-4/5334)
**Author:** [@dritz](https://community.start9.com/u/dritz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 10:31am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-add-a-wireguard-ip-to-lnds-tls-certificate-sans-on-startos-4/5334 "2026-07-06T10:31:50Z")
The Problem I have a StartTunnel WireGuard VPN set up and working. I access my LND node remotely via ZEUS wallet over LND REST through the WireGuard tunnel. Everything works when I disable certificate verification in ZEU… --- ## [Ollama on server connected to software on other device](https://community.start9.com/t/ollama-on-server-connected-to-software-on-other-device/5326)
**Author:** [@gpick](https://community.start9.com/u/gpick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/ollama-on-server-connected-to-software-on-other-device/5326 "2026-07-04T17:58:54Z")
I have a local limitless AI-like software here on my laptop. I was wondering if since my software needs an AI model to help with transcribing or inferring some things that may not make sense from the transcript. I could … --- ## [My startos marketplace shows fewer apps than the one on the Start9 website](https://community.start9.com/t/my-startos-marketplace-shows-fewer-apps-than-the-one-on-the-start9-website/5324)
**Author:** [@beast](https://community.start9.com/u/beast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/my-startos-marketplace-shows-fewer-apps-than-the-one-on-the-start9-website/5324 "2026-07-03T20:30:34Z")
I can see way more apps on the Start9 website marketplace than I see when I open the marketplace from my local device running StarOS. Why does my device/environment show a smaller app list than the web marketplace, and w… --- ## [Public Pool version 0.2.5:17 Stratum V2 support](https://community.start9.com/t/public-pool-version-0-2-5-17-stratum-v2-support/5296)
**Author:** [@satoshistation](https://community.start9.com/u/satoshistation)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/public-pool-version-0-2-5-17-stratum-v2-support/5296 "2026-06-27T10:10:43Z")
I’d like to try Stratum V2. Is that fully functional in version 0.2.5:17 of Public Pool? I am probably doing something wrong with the configuration, but I keep on getting an error rate of 100%. My Public Pool instance … --- ## [Migrate / Restore LND from mounted hard drive v4](https://community.start9.com/t/migrate-restore-lnd-from-mounted-hard-drive-v4/5260)
**Author:** [@Paz](https://community.start9.com/u/Paz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/migrate-restore-lnd-from-mounted-hard-drive-v4/5260 "2026-06-26T15:13:04Z")
Previous device running LND went kaput. I have my LND data backed up on an external hard drive. Moving to StartOS v4. After installing LND, it wants me to initialize by choosing to start fresh, restore from umbrel, or… --- ## [Update Core Lightning](https://community.start9.com/t/update-core-lightning/2971)
**Author:** [@Tovarisch](https://community.start9.com/u/Tovarisch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/update-core-lightning/2971 "2026-06-03T13:48:21Z")
An update (25.02.1) to Core Lightning Node is available on Github, but I cannot find a way to get that update to the CLN on Start9. Do I have to wait until Start9 makes it available? Is there some way to push the update?… --- ## [Satisfy dependencies (prerequisites) off-host?](https://community.start9.com/t/satisfy-dependencies-prerequisites-off-host/5190)
**Author:** [@esp](https://community.start9.com/u/esp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/satisfy-dependencies-prerequisites-off-host/5190 "2026-06-03T12:26:30Z")
Is it possible to satisfy some dependencies (prereqs) by connecting to a service running on another machine? For instance, I’m not ready to convert my existing stable StartOS install (0.3.5~1) to the 0.4.0 beta. (I may … --- ## [Non tech beginner - resources to get started on sovereign journey](https://community.start9.com/t/non-tech-beginner-resources-to-get-started-on-sovereign-journey/1298)
**Author:** [@wispy](https://community.start9.com/u/wispy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/non-tech-beginner-resources-to-get-started-on-sovereign-journey/1298 "2026-05-20T12:51:36Z")
Hi, I came across Start 9 because of my interest in bitcoin and wanting to escape from the tyranny of big tech in general. My business of 20 years has relied on google apps and facebook. I really liked the idea that Star… --- ## [Can't connect to my server](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-connect-to-my-server/1895)
**Author:** [@gggg56](https://community.start9.com/u/gggg56)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/cant-connect-to-my-server/1895 "2026-05-20T08:20:24Z")
Hello, i am having a problem opening my start9 login page. I have restarted my start9 server. I have deleted the firefox browser to see if this would reset it. I checked if my vpn was blocking it… basically i updated my … --- ## [Upgrade or switch from Knots to Knots + BIP 110](https://community.start9.com/t/upgrade-or-switch-from-knots-to-knots-bip-110/5136)
**Author:** [@a49er](https://community.start9.com/u/a49er)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/upgrade-or-switch-from-knots-to-knots-bip-110/5136 "2026-05-14T15:43:11Z")
I have Knots already installed and was wondering if there is way to switch to knots +bip110 without uninstalling and reinstalling. Will the new app overwrite the existing or will I have two programs installed? I only hav… --- ## [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… --- ## [How to change/refresh the .onion login address to my server?](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-change-refresh-the-onion-login-address-to-my-server/5041)
**Author:** [@daxoss](https://community.start9.com/u/daxoss)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-change-refresh-the-onion-login-address-to-my-server/5041 "2026-04-20T19:23:59Z")
I have mistakenly shared the .onion login address to my server one. I would like to have new Tor address. How can I have new .onion address? --- ## [Master Password for backup](https://community.start9.com/t/master-password-for-backup/5038)
**Author:** [@richmartin](https://community.start9.com/u/richmartin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/master-password-for-backup/5038 "2026-04-19T13:27:20Z")
Hello, I changed my master password a while back. I am trying to do a back up of my server, but it is asking for the previous password I had used to back up prior to the password change, but I can’t remember it and fai… [Next page](https://community.start9.com/tag/how-to/3.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=how-to)