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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.