Welcome to the Safing Documentation.
Get started by:
- reading the FAQ below
- get help with installing on Linux or Windows
- dive into the Portmaster Architecture with tons of technical details
- view the contribution guide
Frequently Asked Questions
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Guides
- How can I add my Discord ID to my Portmaster Account?
- How can I allow a blocked connection?
- How can I allow incoming connections?
- How can I help testing Portmaster?
- How do I share debug information and logs?
- Where can I find more information on domains and IPs I see?
Privacy Filter
- Default Settings for Incoming Connections CHANGED in v0.9.6
- How can I allow a blocked connection?
- How can I allow incoming connections?
- Should I use an Anti-Virus together with Portmaster?
- Why does Portmaster keep blocking connections after I close it?
SPN
- Can community nodes see my traffic?
- How can I enable or disable the SPN for just one application?
- How can I exclude a Domain or IP address from the SPN?
- How can I exclude the Local Network (LAN) from the SPN?
- How can I host a community node?
- Why does the SPN not connect?
Starting and Stopping
- Does Portmaster protect on startup?
- Portmaster Core Does Not Start at Boot
- Portmaster Fails to Restart
- What changes does Portmaster make to my system?
- Why is my Internet or Network Access broken after shutdown or uninstall?
Compatibility
- Can I run Portmaster on a server?
- Does Portmaster support IPv6?
- How do I make my VPN or other software compatible with Portmaster?
- Should I use an Anti-Virus together with Portmaster?
- Where is the tray icon / app indicator in GNOME?
- Why don’t I see any notifications / prompts in my OS?
Leaks
- Why does Portmaster send plain/unencrypted DNS queries?
- Why does the DNS Leak test say that I have a leak?
Windows
- How can I uninstall Portmaster?
- Notifications not available on Windows 7 and 8
- Portmaster Core Does Not Start at Boot
- Portmaster Fails to Restart
- Why is my Internet or Network Access broken after shutdown or uninstall?
Linux
- How can I uninstall Portmaster?
- Why is my Internet or Network Access broken after shutdown or uninstall?