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2025-12-11 22:03:47 UTC

⚠ Important information for Bitcoin Knots BIP 110 activation client ⚠
HOW TO INSTALL?
1. Stop Bitcoin.
2. Download "bitcoind.s9pk" from the Github Release: https://github.com/Retropex/knots-startos/releases/tag/v29.2.knots20251110%2Bbip110-v0.1rc1
3. In StartOS, navigate to System -> Sideload a Service
4. Upload bitcoind.s9pk
WHY DOWNLOAD INSTEAD OF MARKETPLACE?
Due to a bug in StartOS 0.3.5.1, services with the same package ID cannot be listed on the same Registry.
Core is currently listed on the Start9 Registry. Knots is currently listed on the Community Registry. So Knots BIP 110 has no registry and therefore must be side loaded.
This issue is fixed in StartOS 0.4.0, when all three implementations of Bitcoin will be listed on the Start9 Registry. Switching between them will be clear and easy.

2025-12-03 04:20:05 UTC

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Wow, I think this is a record.

2025-12-03 04:18:08 UTC

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It will after 040 is released.

2025-12-03 04:17:47 UTC

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We will win

2025-11-24 16:58:33 UTC

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In the marketplace listing, you can click "versions" and select the version you want to install.

2025-11-20 01:00:11 UTC

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You can choose whether to run Core or Knots, and you can switch between them without needing to resync the chain. Hope that answers your question

2025-11-18 14:26:49 UTC

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We were advising people not to package for 0351, because we thought 040 was much closer than it was. That advisory was obviously a mistake. But I don't think we ever rejcted anything. You had 3 services done? What are they?

2025-11-17 19:45:53 UTC

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We're not encouraging it since 040 exists now. But we are also not going to prevent something for 0351 if it's ready to go

2025-11-17 19:44:24 UTC

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Lol yeah more like 2 years. ALpha.13 released today, working great now

2025-11-17 19:44:06 UTC

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Looking great! Alpha.13 version was released today

2025-11-17 19:43:03 UTC

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Are you using HTTPS?

2025-11-13 20:29:29 UTC

🎉 Fulcrum 2.0 is now availbale for StartOS!
Initial sync time on Server One or Server Pure is ~36 hours.
Performance after that is insane! Enjoy everyone ❤️
Source code:
https://github.com/linkinparkrulz/fulcrum-startos

2025-11-12 20:18:31 UTC

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Hi, yeah seems reasonable. Looks like Knots packager added minrelaytxfee to Mempool settings in 0351 package, but we'll make sure it's available in both Core/Knots in the 040 packages.

2025-11-06 03:05:12 UTC

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We are

2025-11-06 03:03:39 UTC

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Done. Will be available and easy in StartOS 0.4.0. Sorry for the inconvenience at the moment.

2025-10-31 21:35:41 UTC

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Are you using an arm machine?

2025-10-31 15:58:40 UTC

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If it was ordered in the last 5-6 months, it would have been emailed to you at the time of purchase. If it was before that, it would be on the bottom on the device. If you don't have it for some reason, just email support@start9.com and we'll get you taken care of, including a new access code.

2025-10-31 15:57:38 UTC

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Your purchase came with a access code, you enter it here: https://start9.me.
Or you can send an email to support@start9.com.

2025-10-31 15:55:56 UTC

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Not somethign we've seen before, there must be something unique about your setup. What hardware is this?
Arm-based? We noticed this upstream issue with Core Lightning itself, maybe it's this: https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning/issues/8610

2025-10-31 15:13:42 UTC

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Yes that's fine. We also have our community forum at https://community.start9.com.
This sounds like a hardware issue. Is this one of our devices? If so, you also have access to our private support server, which is the best place to get help.

2025-10-31 15:12:15 UTC

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Use it? 😉

2025-10-31 15:11:55 UTC

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Yes, as stated, this is fixed in StartOS 0.4.0. Until then, we think this is the best solution to a tough predicament.

2025-10-31 15:10:12 UTC

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You could choose one location and the leave the server there all year. Or you could bring it with you. The latter is probably the better option in most cases.
The server needs Ethernet. So if you want to bring it with you, you'll need to figure out some kind of WiFi extender with Ethernet port. Usually $15-$20.
However, there is always a chance the server will need to be manually restarted if something goes wrong, so if you choose to leave it at one location, you would need to make sure someone is available at that location to restart if necessary.

2025-10-31 15:04:00 UTC

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We appreciate this Erik, and very cool. But the UI has already been redesigned for StartOS 0.4.0 and is code complete. We think you'll love it.

2025-10-31 15:00:46 UTC

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We've had this ability for 3+ years.

2025-10-31 15:00:13 UTC

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Correct, we do not override previously accepted default. To accept all v30 defaults, go into config and click "Reset defaults", then save

2025-10-31 14:59:22 UTC

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Sounds like a serious issue. Did you reach out to support?

2025-10-31 14:59:03 UTC

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Sorry, haven't been here in a while. I assume you got this working? Did you reach out to support?

2025-10-31 14:58:06 UTC

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Both will be on the main registry in 040.

2025-10-31 14:57:32 UTC

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Yes, after StartOS 0.4.0. Has networking improvements that were necessary for Home Assistant. Will be amazing.

2025-10-23 23:44:58 UTC

⚠ BITCOIN CORE v30.0, PLEASE READ ⚠
HOW TO INSTALL?
1. Stop Bitcoin.
3. Download "bitcoind.s9pk" from the bitcoin-core-startos Github release page. https://github.com/Start9Labs/bitcoin-core-startos/releases/tag/v30.0
4. In StartOS, navigate to System -> Sideload a Service
5. Upload bitcoind.s9pk
WHY DOWNLOAD INSTEAD OF MARKETPLACE?
Knots and Core share the same ID. This allows dependent services, such as lightning, to use either one. It also allows people to switch between them without needing to resync the blockchain.
Due to a bug in StartOS 0.3.5.1, if either service goes up in version, it will show as an "update" for the other service. This sucks and has caused people to think StartOS is trying to trick them into switching. To minimize confusion and mistakes, we release new versions of Knots and Core in parallel and require explicit action for switching. Not ideal, but a decent stop gap until StartOS 0.4.0.
Because there is no Knots v30.0, listing Core 30.0 on the marketplace would result in Knots users forever seeing Core v30.0 as a "update". As such, we are making Core v30.0 available as a download/sideload instead of listing it on the marketplace.

2025-10-23 23:43:59 UTC

⚠ BITCOIN 29.2 PSA, PLEASE READ ⚠
1. Knots 29.2 AND Core 29.2 are now available on the marketplace 🎉
2. Knots and Core will BOTH display as having an update available. Don't worry, we are not trying to trick you into switching. If you have Knots installed, updating to Core will fail. If you have Core installed, updating to Knots will fail. To switch from Core 29.2 to Knots 29.2, or the other way around, follow these instructions: https://community.start9.com/t/installing-bitcoin-knots/1997/5.
3. Before updating, it is best to stop Bitcoin. Otherwise, it might get stuck in a "Stopping" state. If this happens, the fix is to restart your server. System -> Restart.
4. After updating, Bitcoin will temporarily enter a "Needs Config" state. It does not need config. Just wait, it will go away in a few seconds.

2025-10-22 23:42:22 UTC

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https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/releases

2025-10-20 15:31:25 UTC

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2025-10-20 14:06:16 UTC

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needs startos 040 to work properly

2025-10-20 14:01:26 UTC

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It's part of the plan

2025-10-04 17:05:03 UTC

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Best guess is late 2026, could be sooner

2025-09-25 17:38:04 UTC

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We do, Nostr RS Relay

2025-09-25 17:37:29 UTC

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It's straight to 040, and no exact date. Testing well in alpha, public beta is next

2025-09-25 17:36:56 UTC

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Please join our developer chat to join alpha versions

2025-09-17 18:10:54 UTC

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Since StartOS is dark-themed, we inverted the colors for cleaner visibility. Seemed like an appropriate move, at least more accurate than the orange Bitcoin B

2025-09-16 12:49:56 UTC

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There is no distinction. All our servers run StartOS. If you're not seeing the update it's either because you are on an outdated version of StartOS, or because you need to refresh the page.

2025-09-13 17:59:59 UTC

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Core generally uses the black and white icon in their branding, trying to respect that

2025-09-13 13:41:21 UTC

⚠ PSA, PLEASE READ ALL ⚠
1. Bitcoin Knots 29.1 AND Bitcoin Core 29.1 are now available on the marketplace 🎉
2. Due to a bug in StartOS 0.3.5.1, we recommend stopping Bitcoin before updating. Otherwise, Bitcoin might get stuck in a "stopping" state. If this happens, the fix is to restart the server.
3. Due to another bug in StartOS 0.3.5.1, after updating Bitcoin, it will temporarily enter a "Needs Config" state. It does not need config. Just wait, it will go away in a few seconds.
4. Due to a bug in StartOS 0.3.5.1, Knots and Core will BOTH display as having an update available in the "Updates" tab. Don't worry, we are not trying to trick you into switching implementations. If you currently have Knots installed, updating to Core will fail. If you currently have Core installed, updating to Knots will fail.
5. To switch from Knots to Core, or from Core to Knots, follow these instructions: https://community.start9.com/t/installing-bitcoin-knots/1997/5

2025-09-12 21:16:15 UTC

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Dud chill, it's just a simple UI bug that we have been very loud and transparent about. They share the same ID, so StartOS UI can't tell the difference. The one you installed is the one you have installed

2025-09-09 22:12:29 UTC

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Switching should not have resulting in any downtime. Does that mean you uninstalled Core then installed Knots and so now need to resync?

2025-09-09 20:57:21 UTC

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Nothing is preinstalled on StartOS

2025-09-09 20:56:26 UTC

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What? Lightning (and all other Bitcoin dependents) work perfectly with Knots on StartOS, always save. No extra configuration needed.

2025-09-09 20:55:06 UTC

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There is a bug in 0351 where startOS cannot tell the difference between two services with the same ID. They need to have the same ID so that dependents, such as lightning, will be satisfied by either. This is fixed in the next release, but right now switching between Core and Knots is a bit confusing. See the video we provided in reply to your other post.

2025-09-09 20:53:07 UTC

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https://youtu.be/QeCIVUH89KY?si=lBWkeYmQTIqD7onD

2025-09-08 02:04:56 UTC

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Should be later this week

2025-09-08 02:04:01 UTC

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No known vulnerabilites. Develpment is happening at a rapid pace, we are just building something huge

2025-09-06 19:22:07 UTC

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Absolutely

2025-09-06 15:34:31 UTC

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Yes, we're late. But it's going to be great, bette than you imagined

2025-09-06 15:33:59 UTC

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It's a bug in 0351 that is fixed in 040. We have been very loud and transparent about this.

2025-09-06 15:33:33 UTC

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A bunch of us are already using 040 for production servers. We will announce publicly when the remaining bugs are smashed.
Why uneasy? 0351 works great.

2025-09-06 15:32:43 UTC

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This is how you do it, HTTPS works fine

2025-09-06 15:32:05 UTC

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Have you reached out to support?

2025-09-04 20:02:04 UTC

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Expected Sep 19th!

2025-09-02 14:28:36 UTC

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Last we heard it's nowhere near ready. But anyone can package anything for StartOS, so maybe someone will take that on when it's ready.

2025-08-26 18:37:07 UTC

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Graphene doing an excellent job there

2025-08-26 18:36:16 UTC

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I'm not sure what you just said.

2025-08-26 16:44:27 UTC

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Of course, but where is the issue? Run Bitcoin/Lightning/etc on one server and other things on another server?

2025-08-26 16:42:16 UTC

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No promos on the radar, but there are some good discount codes lying around out there

2025-08-26 16:41:12 UTC

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These are solid deals. The Intel one isn't as comparable, since the real value of the Server Pure harware is its open firmware.
As you already know, our value prop is in the brand, community, convenience, and above all, support. Some people value those highly, others not, and for them we have always encouraged DIY to save some sats.

2025-08-25 19:37:59 UTC

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Love it, thank you!

2025-08-25 19:37:12 UTC

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That's like me saying, "we sell a luxury car for X amount", and you saying, "I drive an old Kia".
Of course, and that's a great idea, maybe a better idea in many cases, but it's not a relevent comment here, since you're not comparing comptuers with similar specs.

2025-08-25 19:36:35 UTC

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2025-08-25 19:34:31 UTC

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So $400-$500 all in. And not apples to apples. That's a used, refurbished computer with no warranty and no support.

2025-08-25 18:32:06 UTC

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Let's see. Can you post a link to a mini PC with similar specs at a meaningfully better price?

2025-08-25 18:30:32 UTC

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Not on 0351, but StartOS 040 has official support for the Raspberry Pi 5. Not sure about orangepi though, probably.

2025-08-25 18:29:03 UTC

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It's beenn ready for a while. Looks like there was a miscommunication, and nobody pushed the button. Should be available any minute

2025-08-25 18:25:45 UTC

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Of course, as it is now

2025-08-25 18:25:23 UTC

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Will be available in the next release. In the meantime, I wouldn't worry too much abaout it. These guys are just talkers

2025-08-25 15:58:41 UTC

There seems to be some confusion as to what Start9 is/does. Calling us a "node in a box" implies a complete misunderstanding as to what we do.
1. We build StartOS, a free and open source Linux distro optimized for self-hosting. You can download it for free and flash it to most computers. There is zero loss of functionality doing it this way.
2. We sell and warranty quality hardware at a competitive price with StartOS preinstalled as a means if funding development, rather than rely on charity like most open source projects.
3. We provide world class customer support for StartOS, our hardware, and 25+ software applications.
4. We love Bitcoin and express our opinions about it.

2025-08-21 18:43:07 UTC

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It's been a journey. Obviously we underestimated the challenges. It's getting good, really good

2025-08-14 20:18:34 UTC

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I can't imagine

2025-08-14 20:17:31 UTC

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Exactly

2025-08-14 17:37:41 UTC

Server One is back in stock
https://store.start9.com/collections/servers/products/server-one

2025-08-12 18:15:30 UTC

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Not in 0351. Will be trivial in 040

2025-08-12 18:15:15 UTC

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In the marketplace listing, click "versions" and select the version you want.

2025-08-12 18:14:12 UTC

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You mean sync? About a day on good hardware.

2025-08-07 20:20:49 UTC

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Why has nobody been able to help you? Have you reached out to our support team?

2025-07-30 22:25:22 UTC

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Ha yeah, we know. Getting there

2025-07-30 17:00:18 UTC

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Insane developments taking place every day: https://github.com/Start9Labs/start-os/pull/2867

2025-07-30 16:59:08 UTC

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You can absolutely install StartOS on the smaller SSD and use the larger one for service data.

2025-07-30 16:58:05 UTC

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StartOS by far the easiest

2025-07-30 16:56:48 UTC

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You can access your Robosats UI privately and securely from the local network, but Robosats itself is still connecting to orderbooks, etc over Tor.

2025-07-23 18:45:26 UTC

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It's in alpha now, many of us already using it for our production servers. You're welcome to join the alpha by joining our Matrix developer chat or wait for public beta. https://matrix.to/#/#dev-startos:matrix.start9labs.com

2025-07-23 18:43:08 UTC

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StartOS is Linux, a distro purpose built for a personal server. HTTPS on the LAN, because if not, anyone connected to your LAN can see your passwords and take your money. We think it's insane that Umbrel users put up wth this. They also don't have a backup feature, which is unconscionable.

2025-07-23 18:39:20 UTC

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That's not supported yet, but it's where we are going.

2025-07-23 18:38:48 UTC

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For a Nostr relay, "private" does not mean other are unaware of it. Rather, it means others cannot use it. So it's more of a personal relay rather than a private relay. Anyone can see that you are reading/writing from your relay, and they can see its onion address. You can turn it off if you like, but there is no reason to. The more it's on, the better it will serve its purpose as a backup of your activity.

2025-07-14 17:47:20 UTC

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You can use something like Sparrow or Specter, or you can use bitcoin-cli via SSH. There are no web-based wallet for Bitcoin that we are aware of.

2025-07-08 14:57:32 UTC

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Expected later this month

2025-07-07 17:50:59 UTC

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Back soon, sorry about that

2025-07-07 17:40:04 UTC

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Will be doing plenty of podcasts over the coming months

2025-07-07 17:38:28 UTC

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WIth Start9 Pages service yyou can put different web pages on different subdomain of the same Tor URL. In StartOS 040, Pages will support different Tor URLs for different sites as well as clearnet domain hosting

2025-07-07 17:37:11 UTC

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Sure, hop into our Matrix developer channel https://matrix.to/#/#dev-startos:matrix.start9labs.com

2025-07-07 17:36:12 UTC

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It is long overdue, but it is coming, currently in late-stage testing

2025-07-07 17:35:08 UTC

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Pretty much, plus some metadata for the new version. Bumping the upstream version is not a big lift in most cases.