Help Guide¶
This section is written for to use when something isn't working and Dan isn't available.
You don't need to understand how any of this works. Just follow the steps.
First — Don't Panic¶
Most problems are minor and fixable. The homelab is designed so that if one thing breaks, other things keep working.
What's Broken?¶
| Situation | Go to |
|---|---|
| There's been a power cut | After a Power Cut |
| A specific app or website isn't loading | Common Issues |
| The internet is down | Common Issues → Internet |
| Something else | Common Issues and look for the closest match |
How to Reach Dan¶
If it's urgent and you can't reach Dan, the issues page on is friendly to beginners.
Things That Are Fine to Restart¶
These are safe to turn off and on again if something isn't working:
| Device / Service | How to restart |
|---|---|
Things NOT to Touch Without Talking to Dan¶
This Documentation¶
You are reading this at one of two addresses:
- — works anywhere you have internet
- — works when you're on the home Wi-Fi
If one doesn't load, try the other.