FAQ

What is Safe Mode?

Safe mode starts your system with all system extensions disabled. In the worst-case scenario, where a system extension prevents your system from booting at all, safe mode lets you boot up and so you can disable the extension. In such cases, please report the extension responsible.

Why does AstrOS require a TPM2?

Because the security model doesn’t work without one. /usr is signed and read-only, booted by signed, measured UKIs. The TPM is what checks that chain. Your disk key is sealed to the boot measurements (PCR11+7), so the system unlocks only if it booted exactly the images we signed.

How to enable Secure Boot?

Take a look at: Secure Boot

What is the root password for the install image?

The password is AstrOS.

How do I dual boot?

You can’t officially. It may or may not be added in the future.

I have an nvidia gpu. Can I use AstrOS

You can install nvidia drivers as a system extension.

Make sure your nvidia gpu supports the open kernel modules.

How do I enable a firewall?

You can install firewalld as a system extension.

Is AstrOS the right distro for me?

AstrOS is a strongly opinionated project. Due to its image-based nature, it isn’t really for tinkerers. It is for those who want a secure, encrypted, and signed operating system that just works with minimal effort.

I can’t create a repository at your Forgejo instance

We only allow AstrOS-related repositories on our instance. You can always fork existing repositories. If you want to open a completely new repository for your own AstrOS-related project, please contact us so that we can grant you the relevant permissions.