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

You can search through all entries on GitHub.

• How do I make my VPN or other software compatible with Portmaster?

• Can I run Portmaster on a server?

• How can I allow a blocked connection?

• How do I share debug information and logs?

• How do Broadcast Notifications work?

• What changes does Portmaster make to my system?

• Does Portmaster protect on startup?

• Why does Portmaster send plain/unencrypted DNS queries?

• Why is my Internet or Network Access broken after shutdown or uninstall?

• Where is the tray icon / app indicator in GNOME?