update(blog)!: Privacy-Respecting European Tech Alternatives (#2967)

Signed-off-by: Freddy <freddy@privacyguides.org>
Signed-off-by: fria <fria@privacyguides.org>

.all-contributorsrc

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.vscode/ltex.dictionary.en-US.txt

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 sympto-thermal
 OsmAnd
 Paaster
+material-check-decagram
+Bluesky
+Codeberg
+simple-codeberg
+simple-reddit
+fontawesome-brands-linkedin
+simple-keepassxc
+OnlyKey
+fontawesome-solid-unlock-keyhole
+KeeShare
+KeePassium
+MWEB

README.md

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blog/posts/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey.md

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+---
+date:
+    created: 2025-03-18T17:00:00Z
+categories:
+    - Tutorials
+authors:
+    - em
+description: This tutorial demonstrates how to install the local-only password manager KeePassXC and secure a password database with YubiKey.
+schema_type: AnalysisNewsArticle
+---
+# KeePassXC + YubiKey: How to set up a local-only password manager
+
+![Illustration showing a laptop computer with the KeePassXC logo on it. On the right is a green plus sign and a photo of a YubiKey.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-cover.webp)
+<small aria-hidden="true">Illustration: Privacy Guides | Graphics: Yubico | Logo: KeePassXC</small>
+
+If you are looking for a good remote password manager you can use from anywhere, there are plenty of excellent [options](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/passwords/) to choose from. However, if you prefer to only store your passwords locally, [KeePassXC](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/passwords/#keepassxc) is what you need. In this tutorial, we will set up KeePassXC to work with [YubiKey](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/security-keys/#yubikey) as an additional factor to secure your local-only password database.<!-- more -->
+
+## :simple-keepassxc: KeePassXC summary
+
+KeePassXC is a free, open-source, and desktop-only password manager. The community-driven project was first released in 2012 and is a fork of both the *KeePass Password Safe* application and *KeePassX*, which is no longer actively maintained.
+
+In addition to having its [code](https://github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc) available for all to see, KeePassXC also went through an independent [security review](https://keepassxc.org/blog/2023-04-15-audit-report/) in 2023.
+
+Because it does not automatically sync with any remote cloud service, KeePassXC works offline by default. This offers additional protections for your privacy, and potentially for your security as well, depending on your specific situation.
+
+### Platforms
+
+KeePassXC can run on Linux, macOS, and Windows computers. There is no direct option for a KeePassXC application on mobile. The KeePassXC team [suggests](https://keepassxc.org/docs/#faq-platform-mobile) using [KeePassDX](https://www.keepassdx.com/) or [KeePass2Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=keepass2android.keepass2android) on Android phones, and [Strongbox](https://strongboxsafe.com/) or [KeePassium](https://keepassium.com/) on iPhones.
+
+### Database cloud backup
+
+KeePassXC is local-first and will not automatically back up your password database in the cloud. This can be both an advantage for security and privacy, and a disadvantage if something were to happen to your device.
+
+To prevent losing access to your passwords, it is recommended to regularly back up your encrypted database `.kdbx` file in a remote [cloud storage](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/cloud/) of your choice, or on an encrypted external drive or USB stick.
+
+When copying this file to a third-party cloud service, it will [remain fully encrypted](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_storing_your_database) and only get decrypted locally on your device. That being said, it's still always best to select an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage whenever possible.
+
+### Feature overview
+
+This tutorial only covers the basic installation to get you ready using KeePassXC locally, with a main password secured with a YubiKey. However, KeePassXC offers a lot of features you might also want to have a look at.
+
+In addition to the features we will set up here, KeePassXC offers the following:
+
+- [Passkey support](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_passkeys)
+
+- [Password generator](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_password_generator)
+
+- [Command line tool](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_command_line_tool)
+
+- [SSH agent integration](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_ssh_agent_integration)
+
+- [KeeShare and groups](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_database_sharing_with_keeshare)
+
+- [Import password databases from 1Password, Bitwarden, Proton Pass, KeePass, CSV files](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_importing_databases)
+
+- [Export databases to CSV, HTML, or XML files](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_exporting_databases)
+
+- [And more](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_GettingStarted#_features)
+
+### What's new with KeePassXC 2.7.10
+
+On March 4th, KeePassXC released its most recent update. This update includes the capacity to import Proton Pass databases, to generate passphrases using *mixed* case (a mix of uppercase and lowercase), and many other [useful features](https://keepassxc.org/blog/2025-03-04-2.7.10-released/).
+
+## :material-toolbox: Requirements and preparation
+
+<div class="admonition info" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">Operating systems</p>
+
+This tutorial was completed using macOS, but your experience shouldn't be much different if you are using Linux or Windows.
+
+</div>
+
+For this tutorial you will need:
+
+- [x] Computer running Linux, macOS, or Windows
+- [x] Internet connection
+- [x] Ability to install software on this computer
+- [x] One or two YubiKeys (ideally two)
+
+## :material-download-circle: Setting up KeePassXC
+
+### Step 1: Download and Install KeePassXC
+
+Go to KeePassXC's download page and download the application version for your operating system. If the website doesn't detect your system automatically, you can change it on the top menu, or click on the "See more options" yellow button for previous versions.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC website download page.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-1-download.webp)
+
+<div class="admonition success" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">Verifying signatures</p>
+
+For ideal security, you can verify the authenticity and integrity of the file you just downloaded by verifying the file's signatures. To do this, [follow the instructions](https://keepassxc.org/verifying-signatures/) from the website to guarantee the file you downloaded was created by the KeePassXC Team and has not been tampered with.
+
+</div>
+
+Complete the process for your respective OS to install and open the application once verified.
+
+![Screenshot of the application installation window for KeePassXC on macOS.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-2-install.webp)
+
+On macOS, you will be prompted with a warning message saying "**“KeePassXC.app” is an app downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?**", click "Open".
+
+![Screenshot of a macOS warning popup before opening an application that was downloaded from the Internet.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-3-installwarning.webp)
+
+<div class="admonition info" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">KeePassXC blocks screenshots by default</p>
+
+Interestingly, KeePassXC has a security feature that [blocks](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_screenshot_security) screenshots and recordings of the application window on macOS and Windows.
+
+This is a great feature to prevent accidentally sharing your decrypted password database information during a meeting presentation, for example.
+
+Thankfully for writing this tutorial, there is a way to disable it temporarily, but **you** should definitely keep it on.
+
+</div>
+
+### Step 2: Adjust the settings
+
+Once you have installed and opened KeePassXC, before creating a database for your passwords, click on the "Settings" gear button on the upper-right, on the *toolbar*.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the Settings section.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-4-settings.webp)
+
+From there, you will see many options you can adjust to your preferences. The default settings are already good, but you might want to tweak a few things to your specific usage.
+
+#### Keep a previous version backup (recommended)
+
+Scrolling down to the "File Management" section, you might want to enable the option to "Backup database file before saving". This will ensure you always have a backup of the previous version of your database, in case you accidentally delete important information for example.
+
+You can store this backup in the same or a different directory. You can change this backup's name or keep the default that will append `.old` to your database filename.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the Settings General section with the Backup database file before saving checkbox checked.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-5-backupprevious.webp)
+
+#### Add icons specific to each service (optional)
+
+If you want to use icons specific to each service for your password entries, you can go to the "Security" subsection on the left-side menu, then in "Privacy" at the bottom *enable* "Use DuckDuckGo service to download website icons". This isn't enabled by default. Then click "OK" on the lower-right.
+
+<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">Offline only?</p>
+
+Do not enable this if you wish to use KeePassXC offline only. You will still be able to use different default icons for you entries instead of downloading specific icons from the internet.
+
+</div>
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the Settings Security section with the checkbox for DuckDuckGo checked.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-6-duckduckgo.webp)
+
+### Step 3: Create a database
+
+A database in KeePassXC is an encrypted file that will contain all the passwords you register.
+
+You can use multiple separate databases with KeePassXC. For example, you could have a database for work, a database for your family, and a database for your personal accounts. All stored in separate files with separate main passwords. In the application, each database can be opened in its own tab.
+
+To create a new database, from the Welcome section click on the "Create Database" button on the lower-left.
+
+If you want to create a secondary database, you can also click on the dropdown Database menu on the application menu bar, then select "New Database".
+
+<div class="admonition tip" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">Importing an existing database</p>
+
+If you already have a password database file in the format `.kdbx`, you can import it from the Welcome page by clicking on "Import File" on the lower-right.
+
+</div>
+
+You will see a window pop up with "General Database Information". Pick a name and description for your database and click on "Continue" at the bottom.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the popup to Create a new KeePassXC database.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-7-databasecreation.webp)
+
+For the second step, an "Encryption Settings" section will pop up. From there, you will be able to change the settings to your preferences. If you are not familiar with encryption algorithms, simply keep the defaults on and click "Continue" again.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the popup to Create a new KeePassXC database in the Encryption Settings.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-8-databaseencryption.webp)
+
+For the next step, a "Database Credentials" section will pop up. From there, you will be able to choose a main password to lock your entire password database.
+
+At this step, it is very important to [choose a password](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/basics/passwords-overview/#best-practices) that is **unique, complex, and long**. This is the password that will protect all your other passwords. It should be easy to remember for you, but it must be *unique* and *long*. Ideally, pick a **passphrase**.
+
+#### Generate a main password (optional)
+
+If you do not feel inspired, you can use the "Generate password" dice button on the right to help you pick a strong password.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the popup to Generate Password.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-9-passwordgenerate.webp)
+
+No matter if you invent or generate your main password/passphrase, **make sure to remember this main password well**. You cannot rely on your password manager for this one.
+
+<div class="admonition success" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">This step isn't over yet!</p>
+
+This is where you will be adding your YubiKey to further secure your database. Keep the "Database Credentials" application window open and **continue with the step below** :material-arrow-down-bold:
+
+</div>
+
+## :material-shield-key: Securing your database with a YubiKey
+
+To add a YubiKey to secure your KeePassXC database, you will first need to prepare your YubiKey(s) for it, if it's not already ready to use with a [Challenge-Response](https://docs.yubico.com/yesdk/users-manual/application-otp/challenge-response.html) application.
+
+<details class="note" markdown>
+<summary>Using a YubiKey will not add authentication per se (read more)</summary>
+
+Technically speaking, adding a YubiKey to your KeePassXC database isn't a second factor of authentication because KeePassXC isn't a service, therefore it cannot "authenticate" you.
+
+However, adding a YubiKey to secure your KeePassXC database will make decryption of your database more secure by enhancing the encryption key of your database.
+
+The Challenge-Response will remain the same each time you decrypt your database, *however*, it will change each time the database is updated (each time there is a change to it, such as adding an entry, removing an entry, adding a note, etc.). Note that the previous versions of your database could get unlocked with your main password + your key's previous Challenge-Response, however.
+
+If your key's Challenge-Response were to become compromised, you could update your database (by adding or changing an entry for example), then fully delete all previous versions of your database. This would effectively make all previous Challenge-Response obsolete to unlock your current database.
+
+You can read more on this in KeePassXC's [documentation](https://keepassxc.org/docs/).
+
+</details>
+
+### Step 4: Prepare your YubiKey(s)
+
+Because you cannot register two YubiKeys for this type of application, you should first make sure that you either have a secure backup for this Challenge-Response, or that you have cloned it to two YubiKeys, or more. This is important in case you were to lose your YubiKey.
+
+If you do have two YubiKeys, we have a [guide on how to reset your YubiKeys entirely and set up multiple keys as a backup](yubikey-reset-and-backup.md) which you may be interested in.
+
+If you only need to learn more about the Challenge-Response YubiKey application, jump to [this section](yubikey-reset-and-backup.md#step-9-create-and-clone-your-keys-challenge-response) of the tutorial directly.
+
+### Step 5: Add your YubiKey
+
+Once your YubiKey's Challenge-Response slot has been properly configured and backed up, return to the KeePassXC's "Database Credentials" window, and click on the "Add additional protection" button in the middle.
+
+This will open a new section with "Key File" and "Challenge-Response" options. Scroll down to "Challenge-Response". Plug in your YubiKey in your computer's port (only plug one key at the time), then click on the "Add Challenge-Response" button.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the popup to Create a new KeePassXC database in the Database Credentials section and highlighting the Add Challenge-Response button.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-10-challengeresponse.webp)
+
+<div class="admonition question" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">YubiKey or OnlyKey</p>
+
+You can also use an OnlyKey to secure your KeePassXC database in the same way.
+
+</div>
+
+You should see your YubiKey's model and serial number listed, and also which YubiKey slot you have stored your Challenge-Response in. Once the correct key is selected, click on "Done" at the bottom.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the popup to Create a new KeePassXC database in the Database Credentials section when a YubiKey is plugged in.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-11-selectyubikey.webp)
+
+A window will pop up to ask where you want to save your password database. Name your database file and save it in a secure directory on your computer. You will then be asked to touch your YubiKey.
+
+Touch the gold part of your YubiKey to save your database file. You will have to touch your YubiKey each time you save this database, and the file will be saved each time you make changes to it.
+
+<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">Important! Unlocking your database</p>
+
+Each time you unlock your KeePassXC database, make sure to first plug in your YubiKey and verify that the "Use hardware key" checkbox is checked. Then, enter your main password and touch the gold part of your YubiKey when prompted.
+
+If you do not plug in your YubiKey first, an error will be triggered, and you will be unable to unlock your database.
+
+</div>
+
+## :fontawesome-solid-unlock-keyhole: Using KeePassXC
+
+Using KeePassXC is quite simple and resembles most other password manager applications. The biggest difference is that your passwords will remain stored locally, unless you decide to back up your password database to a cloud service of your choice.
+
+All the options to manage and use your entries credentials will be located on the *toolbar* at the top.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing an empty database section.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-12-databasenew.webp)
+
+<div class="admonition tip" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">Locking the database</p>
+
+At all time when the application is open, you can click in the "Lock Database" padlock button on the toolbar to lock your database. You can also adjust the settings to lock your database each time you minimize the application window (this is disabled by default).
+
+Your database will already lock itself automatically when your laptop lid is closed, the session is locked, or if your switch user (unless you disabled these options manually in settings).
+
+</div>
+
+### Step 6: Create a password entry
+
+To create a [new entry](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_GettingStarted#_entry_handling) for a password, click on the "Add a new entry" plus-shaped button on the toolbar.
+
+From this section, you will be able to register a "Title", "Username", "Password" (or generate one), "URL" (this is important if you use the browser extension), "Tags", "Expires" date, "Notes", and more.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the Add entry section filled with information.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-13-newentry.webp)
+
+<div class="admonition tip" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">Keep your YubiKey plugged in when changing your database</p>
+
+When adding/removing entries or changing your database in any other way, make sure your YubiKey is plugged in. You will have to touch it each time you save changes to your database.
+
+</div>
+
+Before saving your entry by clicking "OK" on the lower-right, explore the options on the left-side menu.
+
+For example, in the "Advanced" section you can add additional attributes and store attachments, in the "Icon" section you can select an icon to represent your password entry (or download one from the web), in the "Auto-type" section you can enable/disable Auto-type, and in the "Properties" section you will see additional metadata for this entry.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the Add entry section in the Icon subsection.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-14-entryicons.webp)
+
+Once you have set up all the information you need for this password entry, click "OK" to save it to your database. You will be prompted to touch the gold part of your YubiKey to complete the operation. You should now see your entry listed in your database.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the database section with one password entry filled.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-15-entrycreated.webp)
+
+Each time you need this information, you can select an entry and click on the "Copy username to clipboard" character-shaped button, or the "Copy password to clipboard" key-shaped button, or the "Copy URL to clipboard" earth-shaped button on the toolbar.
+
+The data will stay in your computer's clipboard for 10 seconds then will get cleared (unless you changed this from the default setting). Once copied, paste this information in the appropriate field for your service.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the database section with all three buttons Username, Password, and URL for entry pointed at with arrows.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-16-useentry.webp)
+
+<div class="admonition danger" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">Accidental deletion danger!</p>
+
+Be careful not to mistakenly click on the dangerous "Delete Entry" trash-shaped button left to the "Copy username to clipboard" button on the toolbar!
+
+You would have to touch your YubiKey to confirm deletion, but remain careful. If you click on it accidentally, do NOT touch your YubiKey to confirm!
+
+If this accident happened to you, you might see your entry has been moved to a "Recycle Bin" directory on the left. Right-click on your entry and select "Restore Entry" at the top of the entry menu. Touch your YubiKey when prompted. You should now see your entry back in the "Root" directory on the left-side menu.
+
+</div>
+
+### Step 7: Back up your database
+
+There are many ways to [back up](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_database_backup_options) your KeePassXC database:
+
+#### Automatic local backup
+
+If you enabled this setting on [Step 2](#step-2-adjust-the-settings), you will see a second file getting saved in the same directory with the same name but with an appended `.old` to it when you make a change to your password database.
+
+This is the previous version of your database. If you delete a password entry by mistake for example, you can easily restore it with this secondary database backup file.
+
+#### Manual backup from the application menu
+
+When your database is unlocked, you can click on the dropdown "Database" menu in the application menu bar (not the toolbar), then select "Save Database Backup".
+
+You will have the option to rename this file and choose a different location. Then, you will be prompted to touch your YubiKey to confirm.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the application menu with the Database dropdown menu rolled down and the Save Database Backup option selected.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-17-savedatabase.webp)
+
+#### Manual backup from copying the database file
+
+Another way to keep a backup of your password database is to simply copy the database `.kdbx` file somewhere else.
+
+You can copy this file to another local directory, an external drive (ideally encrypted), or a secure [cloud service](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/cloud/) of your choice (ideally an end-to-end encrypted one). Even if your database will be encrypted, it's always better to choose secure cloud services that offer solid end-to-end encryption.
+
+<div class="admonition info" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">Entry history</p>
+
+Within your database, KeePassXC also maintains a history of changes made to each of your entries. You can read more about this feature from KeePassXC's [documentation](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_history).
+
+</div>
+
+### Step 8: Install the browser extension (optional)
+
+When you need to use KeePassXC to fill credentials in a browser or an app, you can always copy the entry field you need manually, as explained on [Step 6](#step-6-create-a-password-entry). But if you prefer, to facilitate filling credentials for web-based services, you can take advantage of KeePassXC's [browser extension](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_browser_integration).
+
+To install the extension, go to [this page](https://keepassxc.org/download/#browser) from the KeePassXC website and click on your browser's *category*.
+
+This means that for any Firefox-based browser, you can click on the Firefox logo, and for any Chromium-based browser, you can click on the Chrome logo. Some browsers might not be supported, however.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC website page to download the browser extension.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-18-downloadextension.webp)
+
+<div class="admonition warning" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">Privacy warning</p>
+
+Keep in mind that although browser extensions can be very convenient, they can also introduce some risk to your privacy.
+
+Even if the KeePassXC browser extension only [runs locally](https://keepassxc.org/privacy/), it does need to collect some information for its functionalities, and any additional extension installed has the potential to [introduce](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/browser-extensions/) a new attack surface.
+
+Additionally, the more unique your combination of hardware, software, and browser extensions is, the more you are vulnerable to [browser fingerprinting](https://neat.tube/w/fdszTYBKzeoE3ySQUGTzmo). Always be mindful to consider your specific threat model when installing new browser extensions.
+
+</div>
+
+Once you have installed the extension for your browser, go back to the KeePassXC application and click on the "Settings" gear button on toolbar. Click on "Browser Integration" on the left-side menu and check the box for "Enable browser integration" at the top of the section.
+
+![Screenshot of the KeePassXC application showing the Settings section in the Browser Integration subsection with the checkbox for Enable browser integration checked.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-19-browserintegration.webp)
+
+From this [section](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_configure_keepassxc_browser), check the box for the browser(s) or browser type(s) you have installed the extension on. You can also enable the option "Search in all opened databases for matching credentials" if you are using multiple databases. Then click "OK" on the lower-right to save these options.
+
+Make sure your KeePassXC database is *unlocked*, then **restart your browser**.
+
+#### If you encounter an error while running the extension
+
+<div class="admonition info" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">You don't have to use the extension</p>
+
+If you are not able to make the KeePassXC extension work with the browser you use, you can still use KeePassXC by manually copy-pasting your entries' credentials. It can even be a more secure and more private way to use it.
+
+</div>
+
+After installing the extension and enabling it from the KeePassXC settings, you might encounter an error where the KeePassXC icon in a credential field is [marked](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_GettingStarted#_using_the_browser_extension) with a red "**X**", a red "**!**", or a padlock icon.
+
+If this happens, try the following:
+
+1. Make sure your KeePassXC application is open, and your database is *unlocked*.
+
+2. Check if your YubiKey is *plugged* in your computer's port.
+
+3. Verify that your browser is *compatible* and does not use protections that could block the extension from working.
+
+4. Follow KeePassXC's [instructions](https://keepassxc.org/docs/KeePassXC_UserGuide#_using_the_browser_extension) to connect your KeePassXC database to your KeePassXC browser extension.
+
+5. Look for possible solutions from KeePassXC's [troubleshooting guide](https://github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc-browser/wiki/Troubleshooting-guide).
+
+![Screenshot of the CryptPad website login page showing in the Username field the KeePassXC logo greyed out and marked with a red "X".](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-20-errorconnection.webp)
+
+#### Filling credentials using the extension
+
+<div class="admonition note" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">The database is connected but the logo is greyed out</p>
+
+If you do not have an entry for this website, or if you have not registered a URL (or the correct one) for this entry, your will see the KeePassXC logo greyed out. This simply means your database could not find any credentials matching this website's URL.
+
+</div>
+
+Once configured and connected properly, you should see a green KeePassXC logo in the credential fields, when you have a corresponding entry in your database.
+
+Click on the green KeePassXC logo to populate all credential fields automatically.
+
+![Screenshot of the CryptPad website login page showing in the Username field the KeePassXC logo in green and both the credentials for Username and Password are filled.](../assets/images/installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey/keepassxc-21-credentialsextension.webp)
+
+<div class="admonition success" markdown>
+<p class="admonition-title">Congratulation! You're in!</p>
+
+You are now logged in, thanks to KeePassXC!
+
+</div>
+
+## :material-hand-heart: Consider supporting KeePassXC
+
+KeePassXC is a free and open-source project built by the community. If you use and love this application, it's always a great idea to support the project if you can.
+
+Here are a few ways you can help keep KeePassXC thriving:
+
+- [Contributing on GitHub](https://github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc/blob/develop/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md)
+- [Following KeePassXC on Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@keepassxc)
+- [Donating to KeePassXC to help with the development and maintenance of the application](https://keepassxc.org/donate/)
+
+For more information on KeePassXC and its many features, you can consult the official [Documentation and FAQ](https://keepassxc.org/docs/) or even have a look at KeePassXC's [code](https://github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc) on GitHub.
+
+<small aria-hidden="true">Unless credited otherwise, all screenshots from: Privacy Guides</small>

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+---
+date:
+    created: 2025-03-19T21:00:00Z
+categories:
+    - News
+authors:
+    - jonah
+description: There is a growing sentiment that the US shouldn't be relied upon for the technologies that many people and businesses use every day. These privacy-centric recommendations come from a variety of European-based companies and organizations, that you should definitely consider checking out!
+schema_type: NewsArticle
+preview:
+  color: "#003399"
+  text_color: "#ffffff"
+  site_logo: privacy-guides-logo-notext-colorbg-white.svg
+  icon: simple/europeanunion
+---
+# Privacy-Respecting European Tech Alternatives
+
+![European Union flag and Privacy Guides logo side by side](../assets/images/private-european-alternatives/eu-alternatives.webp)
+
+<small aria-hidden="true">Illustration: Jonah Aragon / Privacy Guides</small>
+
+There is a growing sentiment that the US shouldn't be relied upon for the technologies that many people and businesses use every day. Lately, the US has been unilaterally [cutting off](https://archive.ph/EJ26f) access to critical technologies to European countries, prompting [calls for "radical action"](https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/16/european-tech-industry-coalition-calls-for-radical-action-on-digital-sovereignty-starting-with-buying-local/) to bolster European tech stacks from EU lawmakers.<!-- more -->
+
+At Privacy Guides, we generally value technical guarantees over matters like jurisdiction. There is simply no alternative to privacy technologies like strong *end-to-end encryption* when it comes to protecting your information.
+
+That being said, the United States *certainly* does not have a monopoly on the best technologies, and many of our favorite [recommended tools](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/tools/) come from Europe and all over the world. Tools from the European Union also generally benefit from much stronger data protection laws, thanks to the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
+
+If supporting the European tech industry is something that is important to you, here's a non-exhaustive list of some of our favorites. We have many more recommendations throughout our website if you are interested in learning more about privacy-respecting tech alternatives!
+
+## :material-email: Email Services
+
+Many people and businesses are tied to Google's Gmail or Microsoft's Outlook products, but there are *far* more secure and private [alternative email providers](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/email/) out there!
+
+### Tuta :flag_de:
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![Tuta logo](../assets/img/email/tuta.svg#only-light){ align=right }
+![Tuta logo](../assets/img/email/tuta-dark.svg#only-dark){ align=right }
+
+Based in Hanover, Germany, **Tuta** is an email service with a focus on security and privacy through the use of encryption. Tuta has been in operation since 2011.
+
+Free accounts start with 1 GB of storage.
+
+[:octicons-info-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/email/#tuta){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://tuta.com){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+### Proton Mail :flag_ch:
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![Proton Mail logo](../assets/img/email/protonmail.svg){ align=right }
+
+Based in Geneva, Switzerland, **Proton Mail** is an email service with a focus on privacy, encryption, security, and ease of use. They have been in operation since 2013.
+
+The Proton Mail Free plan comes with 500 MB of Mail storage, which you can increase up to 1 GB for free.
+
+[:octicons-info-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/email/#proton-mail){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://proton.me){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+## :material-file-document-edit: Office Suites
+
+Of course, email isn't the only thing offered by solutions like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. Many people use their entire suite of [productivity tools](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/document-collaboration/) to manage their businesses and collaborate with others.
+
+Luckily, there are plenty of alternatives that incorporate strong encryption and can even be self-hosted, which will not only decrease your reliance on the traditional Big Tech companies, but keep your data far more secure as well.
+
+### CryptPad :flag_fr:
+
+Developed and hosted by *XWiki* in Paris, France, **CryptPad** is a complete online office suite with applications including Documents, Rich Text, Spreadsheets, Code/Markdown, Kanban, Slides, Whiteboard and Forms.
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![CryptPad logo](../assets/img/document-collaboration/cryptpad.svg){ align=right }
+
+**CryptPad** is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools. All content on this web service is end-to-end encrypted and can be shared with other users easily.
+
+[:octicons-info-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/document-collaboration/#cryptpad){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://cryptpad.org){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+:material-star-box: We recently did a [full review of CryptPad](cryptpad-review.md), which you should definitely check out if you might be interested in switching!
+
+### Nextcloud :flag_de:
+
+**Nextcloud** comes from German startup *Nextcloud GmbH*, and offers a complete cloud drive alternative to Google Drive or OneDrive.
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![Nextcloud logo](../assets/img/document-collaboration/nextcloud.svg){ align=right }
+
+**Nextcloud** is a suite of free and open-source client-server software for creating your own file hosting services on a private server you control.
+
+[:octicons-info-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/document-collaboration/#nextcloud){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://nextcloud.com){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+### LibreOffice :flag_de:
+
+**LibreOffice** is developed by *The Document Foundation* based in Berlin, Germany. It's a free and open-source office suite with extensive functionality.
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![LibreOffice logo](../assets/img/office-suites/libreoffice.svg){ align=right }
+
+Web-based editors aren't for everyone. If you need a full-fledged office suite that runs locally on your computer, **LibreOffice** is a fantastic alternative to Microsoft Office.
+
+[:octicons-info-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/office-suites/#libreoffice){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://libreoffice.org){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+## :material-search-web: Search Engines
+
+One of the most frequently used tools on the internet is the venerable search engine. Switching from **Google** to an [alternative](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/search-engines/) is one of the biggest impact approaches to improving your privacy that you can make.
+
+### Startpage :flag_nl:
+
+Headquartered and developed in the Netherlands, Startpage is one great alternative to Google you could consider:
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![Startpage logo](../assets/img/search-engines/startpage.svg#only-light){ align=right }
+![Startpage logo](../assets/img/search-engines/startpage-dark.svg#only-dark){ align=right }
+
+**Startpage** is a private search engine. One of Startpage's unique features is the [Anonymous View](https://startpage.com/en/anonymous-view), which puts forth efforts to standardize user activity to make it more difficult to be uniquely identified. The feature can be useful for hiding [some](https://support.startpage.com/hc/articles/4455540212116-The-Anonymous-View-Proxy-technical-details) network and browser properties. However, unlike the name suggests, the feature should not be relied upon for *total* anonymity.
+
+[:octicons-info-16: Homepage](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/search-engines/#startpage){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://startpage.com){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+It is worth noting that [since 2020](relisting-startpage.md), Startpage has been a subsidiary of American company System1. Their operations and employees remain in the Netherlands, and you can choose to utilize only European servers if you wish.
+
+## :material-earth: Web Browsers
+
+Web browsers are historically very tricky to build, and the three major browser engines, Chromium, Gecko (Firefox), and WebKit (Safari) are all *primarily* developed by American companies. This is a space that could certainly use improvement.
+
+### Mullvad Browser :flag_se:
+
+One of our [recommended browsers](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/desktop-browsers/) is spearheaded by Swedish VPN company *Mullvad*, although it's worth noting that its development is somewhat reliant on American non-profits Mozilla and the Tor Project, being a Tor Browser fork.
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![Mullvad Browser logo](../assets/img/browsers/mullvad_browser.svg){ align=right }
+
+**Mullvad Browser** is a version of Tor Browser with Tor network integrations removed. It aims to provide to VPN users Tor Browser's anti-fingerprinting browser technologies, which are key protections against mass surveillance programs. It is developed by the Tor Project and distributed by Mullvad, although it does *not* require the use of Mullvad's VPN.
+
+[:octicons-info-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/desktop-browsers/#mullvad-browser){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://mullvad.net/en/browser){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+## :material-map: Maps & Navigation
+
+Mapping and location apps like Google Maps can track your every move, and that data is used by tech companies for a wide variety of purposes, including for military and defense. The best mapping apps for your privacy can be used completely offline:
+
+### Organic Maps :flag_ee:
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![Organic Maps logo](../assets/img/maps/organic-maps.svg){ align=right }
+
+Based in Estonia, **Organic Maps** is an open source, community-developed map display and satnav-style navigation app for walkers, drivers, and cyclists. The app offers worldwide offline maps based on OpenStreetMap data, and navigation with privacy — no location tracking, no data collection, and no ads. The app can be used completely offline.
+
+[:octicons-info-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/maps/#organic-maps){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://organicmaps.app){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+### OsmAnd :flag_nl:
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![OsmAnd logo](../assets/img/maps/osmand.svg){ align=right }
+
+Based in the Netherlands, **OsmAnd** is an offline map and navigation application based on OpenStreetMap, offering turn-by-turn navigation for walking, cycling, driving, as well as public transport. It is open-source and does not collect any user data.
+
+[:octicons-home-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/maps/#osmand){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://osmand.net){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+## :material-form-textbox-password: Password Managers
+
+### KeePassXC :flag_de:
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![KeePassXC logo](../assets/img/password-management/keepassxc.svg){ align=right }
+
+**KeePassXC** is a community fork of KeePassX, a native cross-platform port of KeePass Password Safe, with the goal of extending and improving it with new features and bug fixes to provide a feature-rich, cross-platform, and modern open-source password manager.
+
+[:octicons-info-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/passwords/#keepassxc){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://keepassxc.org){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+:material-star-box: We recently published an article on [securely using KeePassXC with a YubiKey](installing-keepassxc-and-yubikey.md)!
+
+### Proton Pass :flag_ch:
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![Proton Pass logo](../assets/img/password-management/protonpass.svg){ align=right }
+
+**Proton Pass** is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager developed by the Swiss company Proton AG, the team behind Proton Mail. It securely stores your login credentials, generates unique email aliases, and supports and stores passkeys.
+
+[:octicons-home-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/passwords/#proton-pass){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://proton.me/pass){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+## :material-chat-processing: Instant Messengers
+
+Switching off of WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or iMessage in favor of a more [private instant messenger](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/real-time-communication/) is an excellent way to safeguard your chats.
+
+### Element :flag_gb:
+
+Element is based in the United Kingdom, which is of course no longer in the European Union. However, it is a trusted messaging platform by the [French government](https://element.io/case-studies/tchap), and the [German military](https://element.io/case-studies/bundeswehr), among many other organizations in Europe and around the world looking for sovereignty from Big Tech messaging platforms like Slack and Google Messages.
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![Element logo](../assets/img/messengers/element.svg){ align=right }
+
+**Element** is the flagship client for the [Matrix](https://matrix.org/docs/chat_basics/matrix-for-im) protocol, an [open standard](https://spec.matrix.org/latest) for secure decentralized real-time communication.
+
+Messages and files shared in private rooms (those which require an invite) are by default E2EE, as are one-to-one voice and video calls.
+
+[:octicons-info-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/real-time-communication/#element){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://element.io){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+### SimpleX :flag_gb:
+
+Another open-source option from the United Kingdom, SimpleX chat has very strong security features, and can be entirely self-hosted anywhere in the world if you prefer the assurances a [custom server](https://simplex.chat/docs/server.html) can bring.
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![Simplex logo](../assets/img/messengers/simplex.svg){ align=right }
+
+**SimpleX Chat** is an instant messenger that doesn't depend on any unique identifiers such as phone numbers or usernames. Its decentralized network makes SimpleX Chat an effective tool against censorship.
+
+[:octicons-info-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/real-time-communication/#simplex-chat){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-eye-16:](https://simplex.chat){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+### Briar :earth_africa:
+
+Briar is an open source project not legally incorporated in any jurisdiction, although it has received funding from European initiatives like [NGI](https://ngi.eu/) and the [NLnet Foundation](https://nlnet.nl/), and includes many Europeans in their voluntary board and team.
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![Briar logo](../assets/img/messengers/briar.svg){ align=right }
+
+**Briar** is an encrypted instant messenger that [connects](https://briarproject.org/how-it-works) to other clients using the Tor Network, making it an effective tool at circumventing censorship. Briar can also connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth when in local proximity. Briar’s local mesh mode can be useful when internet availability is a problem.
+
+[:octicons-info-16: More Info](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/real-time-communication/#briar){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-home-16:](https://briarproject.org){ .card-link title="Homepage" }
+
+</div>
+
+## More Services...
+
+Looking for more? Here's a short (and non-exhaustive) list of other recommendations of ours which are based in Europe:
+
+- [**VPN Services**](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/vpn/): :flag_se: [Mullvad](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/vpn/#mullvad) and :flag_ch: [Proton VPN](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/vpn/#proton-vpn)
+- [**DNS Providers**](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers): :flag_fr: [dns0.eu](https://dns0.eu/), :flag_se: [Mullvad DNS](https://mullvad.net/en/help/dns-over-https-and-dns-over-tls), and :flag_ch: [Quad9](https://quad9.net/)
+- [**Calendars**](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/calendar/): :flag_de: [Tuta](https://tuta.com/calendar) and :flag_ch: [Proton Calendar](https://proton.me/calendar)
+- [**Notes Apps**](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/notebooks/): :flag_gb: [Joplin](https://joplinapp.org/) and :flag_ee: [Crypt.ee](https://crypt.ee/)
+- [**Pastebins**](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/pastebins/): :flag_fr: [PrivateBin](https://privatebin.info/)
+- [**Linux Distros**](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/desktop/): :flag_de: [openSUSE](https://www.opensuse.org/)
+
+If you're in Europe and looking to build or host your *own* European technology, there are also plenty of alternatives to the typical American IT providers. Topics like cloud computing platforms, web analytics services, and content delivery networks are currently out of scope for what we cover here at Privacy Guides, but [European Alternatives](https://european-alternatives.eu/) is one great resource for finding more services like these.
+
+At the end of the day, we trust *all* of our [recommended privacy tools](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/tools/) to keep you safe from prying eyes, but there are many valid reasons you may prefer to stick to the European market.

blog/posts/the-privacy-of-others.md

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ To truly improve data privacy rights, we *must* integrate them into our *whole c
 
 In the past few decades, our culture and customs have begun to shift *against* data privacy. Some of us are old enough to remember a time when everyone didn't have a camera in their pocket. At that time, it would have been considered unacceptable in most places to suddenly point a recording camera at a stranger in the street and start filming them without any explanation and without their consent.
 
-Now this kind of disrespectful behavior is a common occurrence, because everyone has the tool do to it. Our society evolved with technological tools, but **we neglected to course-correct our culture for it**.
+Now this kind of disrespectful behavior is a common occurrence, because everyone has the tool to do it. Our society evolved with technological tools, but **we neglected to course-correct our culture for it**.
 
 We have reached a point where we need to develop a culture of individual responsibility towards each other's data.
 

blog/posts/yubikey-reset-and-backup.md

@@ -644,7 +644,7 @@ Before confirming, copy this Password in a secure local text file temporarily. T
 <div class="admonition tip" markdown>
 <p class="admonition-title">If you forgot to note your Static password</p>
 
-You can trigger your **Static password** from your main key by opening a secure local text file and touch the gold part of your YubiKey. If you have configured your **Static password** in the "Short touch" slot, only tough the key for a second. If you have configured it in the "Long touch" slot, touch your key for about 3 seconds until a string is generated (make sure not to trigger a different application). You can then copy this Static password string to your spare key.
+You can trigger your **Static password** from your main key by opening a secure local text file and touch the gold part of your YubiKey. If you have configured your **Static password** in the "Short touch" slot, only touch the key for a second. If you have configured it in the "Long touch" slot, touch your key for about 3 seconds until a string is generated (make sure not to trigger a different application). You can then copy this Static password string to your spare key.
 
 </div>
 

docs/about.md

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ In addition to our core team, [many other people](about/contributors.md) have ma
 
 [Job Openings :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](about/jobs.md)
 
-## Contact Us
+## :material-email-edit: Contact Us
 
 [:simple-discourse: Join the Privacy Guides forum](https://discuss.privacyguides.net){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
 
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ You can also use OpenPGP to contact us via email, if you feel comfortable with y
 
 If you need an alternative secure channel, please request one via any contact method including social media, and we will work with you to establish one. Please do not share any sensitive information with us before we have established an appropriately secure discussion channel.
 
-## Executive Committee
+## :material-account-tie: Executive Committee
 <!-- markdownlint-disable MD030 -->
 
 The project executive committee consists of five volunteers charged with management of the [MAGIC Privacy Guides Fund](https://magicgrants.org/funds/privacy_guides), making most critical project-related decisions.
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ The project executive committee consists of five volunteers charged with managem
 
 </div>
 
-## Staff
+## :material-account-edit: Staff
 
 Our staff are paid to contribute to supplemental content at Privacy Guides, like [video production](https://www.youtube.com/@privacyguides), [news articles and tutorials](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles), and our discussion communities and social media. Most are available and paid on a full-time basis to assist the organization.
 
@@ -162,7 +162,32 @@ Our staff are paid to contribute to supplemental content at Privacy Guides, like
 
 </div>
 
-## In The Media
+## :material-check-decagram: Social Media
+
+We have a general policy of avoiding links to centralized social media profiles and other websites outside our control. This means that in places like our website footer and other areas, we only link to platforms we fully control, such as our Mastodon and PeerTube accounts or Matrix channels.
+
+However, Privacy Guides *does* have social media accounts on a wide variety of platforms, in the hope of reaching new users who aren't yet familiar with our content. We try to make this a "one-way street" where those accounts link to privacyguides.org, and not the other way around. However, this creates some confusion about which accounts are actually run by the Privacy Guides team. For reference, we will list all of our accounts here:
+
+<div class="grid cards" markdown>
+
+- [:simple-discourse: **Forum**](https://discuss.privacyguides.net)
+- [:simple-matrix: **Matrix Space**](https://matrix.to/#/#privacyguides:matrix.org)
+- [:simple-mastodon: **Mastodon**](https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides)
+- [:simple-peertube: **PeerTube**](https://neat.tube/c/privacyguides)
+- [:simple-bluesky: Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/privacyguides.org)
+- [:simple-codeberg: Codeberg](https://codeberg.org/privacyguides)
+- [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/privacyguides)
+- [:simple-gitlab: GitLab](https://gitlab.com/privacyguides)
+- [:fontawesome-brands-linkedin: LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/privacyguides)
+- [:simple-reddit: Reddit](https://reddit.com/r/PrivacyGuides)
+- [:simple-x: X (Twitter)](https://x.com/privacy_guides)
+- [:simple-youtube: YouTube](https://youtube.com/@privacyguides)
+
+</div>
+
+To reiterate, this is not an endorsement of any platform, and we generally discourage following us on most social media platforms.
+
+## :material-newspaper: In The Media
 
 > To find [privacy-focused alternative] apps, check out sites like Good Reports and **Privacy Guides**, which list privacy-focused apps in a variety of categories, notably including email providers (usually on paid plans) that aren’t run by the big tech companies.
 
@@ -174,7 +199,7 @@ Our staff are paid to contribute to supplemental content at Privacy Guides, like
 
 Also featured on: [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/02/is-firefox-ok), [Wirecutter](https://nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/practical-guide-to-securing-windows-pc) [[2](https://nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/practical-guide-to-securing-your-mac)], [NPO Radio 1](https://nporadio1.nl/nieuws/binnenland/8eaff3a2-8b29-4f63-9b74-36d2b28b1fe1/ooit-online-eens-wat-doms-geplaatst-ga-jezelf-eens-googlen-en-kijk-dan-wat-je-tegenkomt), [Wired](https://wired.com/story/firefox-mozilla-2022), [Fast Company](https://fastcompany.com/91167564/mozilla-wants-you-to-love-firefox-again) and [404 Media](https://404media.co/privacy-service-optery-faces-backlash-after-plan-to-send-openai-user-data).
 
-## History
+## :material-history: History
 
 Privacy Guides was launched in September 2021 as a continuation of the [defunct](about/privacytools.md) "PrivacyTools" open-source educational project. We recognized the importance of independent, criteria-focused product recommendations and general knowledge in the privacy space, which is why we needed to preserve the work that had been created by so many contributors since 2015 and make sure that information had a stable home on the web indefinitely.
 
@@ -184,7 +209,7 @@ We additionally launched our new discussion forum at [discuss.privacyguides.net]
 
 In 2023, we launched international translations of our website in [French](https://www.privacyguides.org/fr), [Hebrew](https://www.privacyguides.org/he), [Dutch](https://www.privacyguides.org/nl), and more languages, made possible by our excellent translation team on [Crowdin](https://crowdin.com/project/privacyguides). We plan to continue carrying forward our mission of outreach and education, and finding ways to more clearly highlight the dangers of a lack of privacy awareness in the modern digital age, and the prevalence and harms of security breaches across the technology industry.
 
-## Site License
+## :material-license: Site License
 
 <div class="admonition danger" markdown>
 

docs/about/donate.md

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Support our mission to defend digital rights and spread the word about mass surv
 
 <small markdown>
 
-MAGIC Grants is our fiscal host, and their custom, open-source donation platform allows you to donate to our project with **Monero**, **Bitcoin**, or **debit/credit card**. You can also donate using [:simple-github: GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/privacyguides).
+MAGIC Grants is our fiscal host, and their custom, open-source donation platform allows you to donate to our project with **Monero**, **Litecoin (MWEB)**, **Bitcoin**, or **debit/credit card**. You can also donate using [:simple-github: GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/privacyguides).
 
 </small>
 
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ MAGIC Grants is our fiscal host, and their custom, open-source donation platform
 Privacy Guides would not be possible without these individuals who generously donate on a monthly or yearly basis. (1)
 { .annotate }
 
-1. If you [become a member](https://donate.magicgrants.org/privacyguides/membership) and [link your donation](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/getting-your-member-flair-on-the-forum/25453) to your forum account, you're automatically added here with a link to your profile and avatar to show your support for Privacy Guides. If you link your forum account but don't set your flair or title, you'll be a silent +1. You can change your visibility any time. This chart is updated upon each website release.
+1. If you [become a member](https://donate.magicgrants.org/privacyguides/membership) and [link your donation](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/getting-your-member-flair-on-the-forum/25453) to your forum account, you're automatically added here with a link to your profile and avatar to show your support for Privacy Guides. If you don't make your membership public on the forum, you'll be a silent +1. You can change your visibility any time. This chart is updated upon each website release.
 
 <div class="mdx-donors" data-mdx-component="donors">
 <div class="mdx-donors__list">

docs/advanced/communication-network-types.md

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ description: An overview of several network architectures commonly used by insta
 There are several network architectures commonly used to relay messages between people. These networks can provide different privacy guarantees, which is why it's worth considering your [threat model](../basics/threat-modeling.md) when deciding which app to use.
 
 [Recommended Instant Messengers](../real-time-communication.md){ .md-button }
+[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: It's time to stop using SMS](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/01/24/its-time-to-stop-using-sms-heres-why/){ .md-button }
 
 ## Centralized Networks
 

docs/advanced/tor-overview.md

@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ description: Tor is a free to use, decentralized network designed for using the
 
 [**Tor**](../alternative-networks.md#tor) is a free to use, decentralized network designed for using the internet with as much privacy as possible. If used properly, the network enables private and anonymous browsing and communications. Because Tor traffic is difficult to block and trace, Tor is an effective censorship circumvention tool.
 
+[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: Why You Need Tor](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/03/02/why-you-need-tor/){ .md-button }
+
 Tor works by routing your internet traffic through volunteer-operated servers, instead of making a direct connection to the site you're trying to visit. This obfuscates where the traffic is coming from, and no server in the connection path is able to see the full path of where the traffic is coming from and going to, meaning even the servers you are using to connect cannot break your anonymity.
 
 [:octicons-home-16:](https://torproject.org){ .card-link title=Homepage }

docs/basics/vpn-overview.md

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ description: Virtual Private Networks shift risk away from your ISP to a third-p
 
 Virtual Private Networks are a way of extending the end of your network to exit somewhere else in the world.
 
+[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: Do you need a VPN?](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2024/12/12/do-you-need-a-vpn/){ .md-button }
+
 Normally, an ISP can see the flow of internet traffic entering and exiting your network termination device (i.e. modem). Encryption protocols such as HTTPS are commonly used on the internet, so they may not be able to see exactly what you're posting or reading, but they can get an idea of the [domains you request](../advanced/dns-overview.md#why-shouldnt-i-use-encrypted-dns).
 
 Using a VPN hides even this information from your ISP, by shifting the trust you place in your network to a server somewhere else in the world. As a result, the ISP then only sees that you are connected to a VPN and nothing about the activity that you're passing through it.

docs/basics/why-privacy-matters.md

@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ Privacy is ultimately about human information, and this is important because we
 
 Many people get the concepts of **privacy**, **security**, and **anonymity** confused. You'll see people criticize various products as "not private" when really they mean it doesn't provide anonymity, for example. On this website, we cover all three of these topics, but it is important you understand the difference between them, and when each one comes into play.
 
+[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: Stop Confusing Privacy, Anonymity, and Security](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/03/14/stop-confusing-privacy-anonymity-and-security/){ .md-button }
+
 <!-- markdownlint-disable-next-line -->
 **Privacy**
 
@@ -50,6 +52,8 @@ Take cookie consent forms, for example. You may encounter these dozens of times
 
 Privacy is something we need to have baked into the [software and services](../tools.md) we use by default, you can't bend most apps into being private on your own.
 
+[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: 5 Steps to Improve Your Privacy](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/02/14/5-easy-steps-to-protect-yourself-online/){ class="md-button" }
+
 ## Sources
 
 - [Why Privacy Matters](https://amazon.com/dp/0190939044) (2021) by Neil Richards

docs/document-collaboration.md

@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ We don't recommend using the [E2EE App](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/end_to_e
 
 ![CryptPad logo](assets/img/document-collaboration/cryptpad.svg){ align=right }
 
-**CryptPad** is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools. All content on this web service is end-to-end encrypted and can be shared with other users easily.
+**CryptPad** is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools. All content on this web service is end-to-end encrypted and can be shared with other users easily. [:material-star-box: Read our latest CryptPad review.](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/07/cryptpad-review/)
 
 [:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://cryptpad.fr){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
 [:octicons-eye-16:](https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/view/GcNjAWmK6YDB3EO2IipRZ0fUe89j43Ryqeb4fjkjehE){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }

docs/email.md

@@ -249,9 +249,31 @@ Tuta doesn't offer a digital legacy feature.
 
 ## Self-Hosting Email
 
-Advanced system administrators may consider setting up their own email server. Mail servers require attention and continuous maintenance in order to keep things secure and mail delivery reliable.
+Advanced system administrators may consider setting up their own email server. Mail servers require attention and continuous maintenance in order to keep things secure and mail delivery reliable. In addition to the "all-in-one" solutions below, we've picked out a few articles that cover a more manual approach:
 
-### Combined software solutions
+- [Setting up a mail server with OpenSMTPD, Dovecot and Rspamd](https://poolp.org/posts/2019-09-14/setting-up-a-mail-server-with-opensmtpd-dovecot-and-rspamd) (2019)
+- [How To Run Your Own Mail Server](https://www.c0ffee.net/blog/mail-server-guide) (August 2017)
+
+### Stalwart
+
+<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
+
+![Stalwart logo](assets/img/email/stalwart.svg){ align=right }
+
+**Stalwart** is a newer mail server written in Rust which supports JMAP in addition to the standard IMAP, POP3, and SMTP. It has a wide variety of configuration options, but it also defaults to very reasonable settings (in terms of both security and features) making it easy to use immediately. It has web-based administration with TOTP 2FA support, and it allows you to enter your public PGP key to encrypt **all** incoming messages.
+
+[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://stalw.art){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:octicons-info-16:](https://stalw.art/docs/get-started){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
+[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/stalwartlabs){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
+[:octicons-heart-16:](https://github.com/sponsors/stalwartlabs){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
+
+</div>
+
+Stalwart's [PGP implementation](https://stalw.art/docs/encryption/overview) is unique among our self-hosted recommendations, and allows you to operate your own mail server with zero-knowledge message storage. If you additionally configure Web Key Directory on your domain, and if you use an email client which supports PGP and Web Key Directory for outgoing mail (like Thunderbird), then this is the easiest way to get self-hosted E2EE compatibility with all [Proton Mail](#proton-mail) users.
+
+Stalwart does **not** have an integrated webmail, so you will need to use it with a [dedicated email client](email-clients.md) (or find an open-source webmail to self-host, like Nextcloud's Mail app). We use Stalwart for our own internal email at *Privacy Guides*.
+
+### Mailcow
 
 <div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
 
@@ -266,6 +288,8 @@ Advanced system administrators may consider setting up their own email server. M
 
 </div>
 
+### Mail-in-a-Box
+
 <div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
 
 ![Mail-in-a-Box logo](assets/img/email/mail-in-a-box.svg){ align=right }
@@ -278,11 +302,6 @@ Advanced system administrators may consider setting up their own email server. M
 
 </div>
 
-For a more manual approach we've picked out these two articles:
-
-- [Setting up a mail server with OpenSMTPD, Dovecot and Rspamd](https://poolp.org/posts/2019-09-14/setting-up-a-mail-server-with-opensmtpd-dovecot-and-rspamd) (2019)
-- [How To Run Your Own Mail Server](https://c0ffee.net/blog/mail-server-guide) (August 2017)
-
 ## Criteria
 
 **Please note we are not affiliated with any of the providers we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements for any email provider wishing to be recommended, including implementing industry best practices, modern technology and more. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing an email provider, and conduct your own research to ensure the email provider you choose is the right choice for you.

docs/index.md

@@ -70,7 +70,8 @@ Trying to protect all your data from everyone all the time is impractical, expen
 <div markdown>
 **Privacy Guides** has a dedicated [community](https://discuss.privacyguides.net) independently reviewing various *privacy tools* and services. Each of our recommendations comply with a strict set of criteria to ensure they provide the most value to most people, and provide the best balance of privacy, security, and convenience. As part of a non-profit **public charity**, Privacy Guides has strict **journalistic standards** and policies to ensure our recommendations are free of conflict of interest, and we do not partner with providers or affiliate programs that could sway our reviews and recommendations.
 
-[:material-heart:{.pg-red} Support Our Work](https://donate.magicgrants.org/privacyguides){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:material-heart:{.pg-red} Support Our Work](about/donate.md){ class="md-button md-button--primary" }
+
 </div>
 
 - [x] **Ad-Free Recommendations**
@@ -82,82 +83,6 @@ Trying to protect all your data from everyone all the time is impractical, expen
 
 </div>
 
-### Top 3 Private Email Providers
-
-<div class="grid cards" markdown>
-
--   ![Proton Mail logo](assets/img/email/protonmail.svg){ .lg .middle .twemoji loading=lazy } **Proton Mail**
-
-    ---
-
-    Proton Mail is an email service with a focus on privacy, encryption, security, and ease of use. They have been in operation since 2013. Proton AG is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Proton Mail Free plan comes with 500 MB of Mail storage, which you can increase up to 1 GB for free.
-
-    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Read Full Review](email.md#proton-mail)
-
--   ![Mailbox.org logo](assets/img/email/mailboxorg.svg){ .lg .middle .twemoji loading=lazy } **Mailbox.org**
-
-    ---
-
-    Mailbox.org is an email service with a focus on being secure, ad-free, and privately powered by 100% eco-friendly energy. They have been in operation since 2014. Mailbox.org is based in Berlin, Germany. Accounts start with up to 2 GB storage, which can be upgraded as needed.
-
-    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Read Full Review](email.md#mailboxorg)
-
--   ![Tuta logo](assets/img/email/tuta.svg#only-light){ .lg .middle .twemoji loading=lazy }![Tuta logo](assets/img/email/tuta-dark.svg#only-dark){ .lg .middle .twemoji loading=lazy } **Tuta**
-
-    ---
-
-    Tuta (formerly *Tutanota*) is an email service with a focus on security and privacy through the use of encryption. Tuta has been in operation since 2011 and is based in Hanover, Germany. Free accounts start with 1 GB of storage.
-
-    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: Read Full Review](email.md#tuta)
-
-</div>
-
-<div class="grid" markdown>
-<div markdown>
-### Best VPN Services
-
-<div class="grid cards" markdown>
-
-- ![Proton VPN logo](assets/img/vpn/protonvpn.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Proton VPN](vpn.md#proton-vpn)
-- ![IVPN logo](assets/img/vpn/mini/ivpn.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [IVPN](vpn.md#ivpn)
-- ![Mullvad logo](assets/img/vpn/mullvad.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mullvad](vpn.md#mullvad)
-
-</div>
-</div>
-
-<div markdown>
-### Secure Cloud Storage Services
-
-<div class="grid cards" markdown>
-
-- ![Proton Drive logo](assets/img/cloud/protondrive.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Proton Drive](cloud.md#proton-drive)
-- ![Tresorit logo](assets/img/cloud/tresorit.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Tresorit](cloud.md#tresorit)
-- ![Peergos logo](assets/img/cloud/peergos.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Peergos](cloud.md#peergos)
-
-</div>
-</div>
-
-<div markdown>
-### Best Web Browsers
-
-<div class="grid cards" markdown>
-
-- ![Mullvad Browser logo](assets/img/browsers/mullvad_browser.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mullvad Browser](desktop-browsers.md#mullvad-browser)
-- ![Firefox logo](assets/img/browsers/firefox.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Firefox](desktop-browsers.md#firefox)
-- ![Brave logo](assets/img/browsers/brave.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Brave](desktop-browsers.md#brave)
-
-</div>
-</div>
-</div>
-
-[:material-format-list-checkbox: More Recommended **Privacy Tools**](tools.md){ class="md-button md-button--primary" }
-[Best Mobile Browsers](mobile-browsers.md){ .md-button }
-[Top Browser Extensions](browser-extensions.md){ .md-button }
-[DNS Servers](dns.md){ .md-button }
-[Email Aliasing Services](email-aliasing.md){ .md-button }
-[Photo Organization Tools](photo-management.md){ .md-button }
-[PC Operating Systems](desktop.md){ .md-button }
-
 ---
 
 ## About Privacy Guides
@@ -170,7 +95,7 @@ Established in 2021 due to the difficulty of finding unbiased reviewers in the V
 
 As seen in **WIRED**, **Tweakers.net**, **The New York Times**, and many other publications as a reliable source for privacy and security knowledge.
 
-[:material-information: More About Who We Are](about.md){ class="md-button md-button--primary" } [:material-email: Join our Newsletter](https://blog.privacyguides.org/#/portal/signup){ .md-button }
+[:material-information: More About Who We Are](about.md){ class="md-button" }
 
 <div class="grid" markdown>
 <div markdown>
@@ -188,6 +113,6 @@ In the modern age of digital data exploitation, your privacy has never been more
 
 Many people get the concepts of privacy, security, and anonymity confused. You'll see people criticize various products as "not private" when really they mean it doesn't provide anonymity, for example. On this website, we cover all three of these topics, but it is important you understand the difference between them, and when each one comes into play.
 
-[Privacy vs Security vs Anonymity](basics/why-privacy-matters.md#what-is-privacy){ class="md-button" }
+[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: 5 Steps to Improve Your Privacy](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/02/14/5-easy-steps-to-protect-yourself-online/){ class="md-button" }
 </div>
 </div>

docs/passwords.md

@@ -102,18 +102,6 @@ schema:
       "@context": http://schema.org
       "@type": WebPage
       url: "./"
-  -
-    "@context": http://schema.org
-    "@type": SoftwareApplication
-    name: Strongbox
-    image: /assets/img/password-management/strongbox.svg
-    url: https://strongboxsafe.com
-    applicationCategory: Password Manager
-    operatingSystem: iOS
-    subjectOf:
-      "@context": http://schema.org
-      "@type": WebPage
-      url: "./"
   -
     "@context": http://schema.org
     "@type": SoftwareApplication
@@ -375,31 +363,6 @@ KeePassXC stores its export data as [CSV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-se
 
 </div>
 
-### Strongbox (iOS & macOS)
-
-<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
-
-![Strongbox logo](assets/img/password-management/strongbox.svg){ align=right }
-
-**Strongbox** is a native password manager for iOS and macOS. Supporting both KeePass and Password Safe formats, Strongbox can be used in tandem with other password managers, like KeePassXC, on non-Apple platforms. By employing a [freemium model](https://strongboxsafe.com/pricing), Strongbox offers most features under its free tier, with more convenience-oriented [features](https://strongboxsafe.com/comparison)—such as biometric authentication—locked behind a subscription or perpetual license.
-
-[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://strongboxsafe.com){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
-[:octicons-eye-16:](https://strongboxsafe.com/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
-[:octicons-info-16:](https://strongboxsafe.com/getting-started){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
-[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/strongbox-password-safe/Strongbox){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
-[:octicons-heart-16:](https://github.com/strongbox-password-safe/Strongbox#supporting-development){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
-
-<details class="downloads" markdown>
-<summary>Downloads</summary>
-
-- [:simple-appstore: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id897283731)
-
-</details>
-
-</div>
-
-Additionally, Strongbox offers an offline-only version: [Strongbox Zero](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1581589638). This version is stripped down in an attempt to reduce attack surface.
-
 ### gopass (CLI)
 
 <div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>

docs/real-time-communication.md

@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ cover: real-time-communication.webp
 - [:material-eye-outline: Mass Surveillance](basics/common-threats.md#mass-surveillance-programs){ .pg-blue }
 - [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
 
-These are our recommendations for encrypted **real-time communication**.
+These are our recommendations for encrypted **real-time communication**. These come in the form of many [types of communication networks](./advanced/communication-network-types.md).
 
-[Types of Communication Networks :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](./advanced/communication-network-types.md)
+[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: It's time to stop using SMS](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/01/24/its-time-to-stop-using-sms-heres-why/){ .md-button }
 
 ## Encrypted Messengers
 

docs/search-engines.md

@@ -44,8 +44,6 @@ Brave Search includes unique features such as [Discussions](https://search.brave
 [:octicons-eye-16:](https://search.brave.com/help/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
 [:octicons-info-16:](https://search.brave.com/help){ .card-link title=Documentation}
 
-</details>
-
 </div>
 
 Note that if you use Brave Search while logged in to a Premium account, it may make it easier for Brave to correlate queries with specific users.
@@ -67,8 +65,6 @@ DuckDuckGo is the default search engine for the [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser
 [:octicons-eye-16:](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
 [:octicons-info-16:](https://help.duckduckgo.com){ .card-link title=Documentation}
 
-</details>
-
 </div>
 
 DuckDuckGo offers two [other versions](https://help.duckduckgo.com/features/non-javascript) of their search engine, both of which do not require JavaScript. These versions do lack features, however. These versions can also be used in conjunction with their Tor hidden address by appending [/lite](https://duckduckgogg42xjoc72x3sjasowoarfbgcmvfimaftt6twagswzczad.onion/lite) or [/html](https://duckduckgogg42xjoc72x3sjasowoarfbgcmvfimaftt6twagswzczad.onion/html) for the respective version.
@@ -87,8 +83,6 @@ DuckDuckGo offers two [other versions](https://help.duckduckgo.com/features/non-
 [:octicons-eye-16:](https://startpage.com/en/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
 [:octicons-info-16:](https://support.startpage.com/hc/categories/4481917470356-Startpage-Search-Engine){ .card-link title=Documentation}
 
-</details>
-
 </div>
 
 Startpage's majority shareholder is System1 who is an adtech company. We don't believe that to be an issue as they have a distinctly separate [privacy policy](https://system1.com/terms/privacy-policy). The Privacy Guides team reached out to Startpage [back in 2020](https://blog.privacyguides.org/2020/05/03/relisting-startpage) to clear up any concerns with System1's sizeable investment into the service, and we were satisfied with the answers we received.
@@ -111,8 +105,6 @@ A [metasearch engine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metasearch_engine) aggregate
 [:octicons-server-16:](https://searx.space){ .card-link title="Public Instances"}
 [:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/searxng/searxng){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
 
-</details>
-
 </div>
 
 SearXNG is a proxy between you and the search engines it aggregates from. Your search queries will still be sent to the search engines that SearXNG gets its results from.

docs/tools.md

@@ -226,8 +226,9 @@ If you're looking for added **security**, you should always ensure you're connec
 
 <div class="grid cards" markdown>
 
-- ![Mailcow logo](assets/img/email/mailcow.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mailcow](email.md#self-hosting-email)
-- ![Mail-in-a-Box logo](assets/img/email/mail-in-a-box.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mail-in-a-Box](email.md#self-hosting-email)
+- ![Stalwart logo](assets/img/email/stalwart.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Stalwart](email.md#stalwart)
+- ![Mailcow logo](assets/img/email/mailcow.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mailcow](email.md#mailcow)
+- ![Mail-in-a-Box logo](assets/img/email/mail-in-a-box.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mail-in-a-Box](email.md#mail-in-a-box)
 
 </div>
 </div>
@@ -580,7 +581,6 @@ For encrypting your OS drive, we typically recommend using the encryption tool y
 - ![Psono logo](assets/img/password-management/psono.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Psono](passwords.md#psono)
 - ![KeePassXC logo](assets/img/password-management/keepassxc.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [KeePassXC](passwords.md#keepassxc)
 - ![KeePassDX logo](assets/img/password-management/keepassdx.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [KeePassDX (Android)](passwords.md#keepassdx-android)
-- ![Strongbox logo](assets/img/password-management/strongbox.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Strongbox (iOS & macOS)](passwords.md#strongbox-ios-macos)
 - ![gopass logo](assets/img/password-management/gopass.svg){ .twemoji loading=lazy } [gopass (CLI)](passwords.md#gopass-cli)
 
 </div>

docs/tor.md

@@ -30,7 +30,8 @@ schema:
 
 **Tor** is a group of volunteer-operated servers that allows you to connect for free and improve your privacy and security on the Internet. Individuals and organizations can also share information over the Tor network with ".onion hidden services" without compromising their privacy. Because Tor traffic is difficult to block and trace, Tor is an effective censorship circumvention tool.
 
-[Detailed Tor Overview :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](advanced/tor-overview.md){ .md-button }
+[Detailed Tor Overview :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](advanced/tor-overview.md){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
+[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: Why You Need Tor](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/03/02/why-you-need-tor/){ .md-button }
 
 <div class="admonition tip" markdown>
 <p class="admonition-title">Tip</p>

docs/vpn.md

@@ -92,11 +92,11 @@ Proton VPN [recommends](https://protonvpn.com/blog/wireguard) the use of WireGua
 
 #### :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } Limited IPv6 Support
 
-Proton [now supports IPv6](https://protonvpn.com/support/prevent-ipv6-vpn-leaks) in their browser extension but only 80% of their servers are IPv6-compatible. On other platforms, the Proton VPN client will block all outgoing IPv6 traffic, so you don't have to worry about your IPv6 address being leaked, but you will not be able to connect to any IPv6-only sites, nor will you be able to connect to Proton VPN from an IPv6-only network.
+Proton [now supports IPv6](https://protonvpn.com/support/prevent-ipv6-vpn-leaks) in their browser extension and Linux client, but only 80% of their servers are IPv6-compatible. On other platforms, the Proton VPN client will block all outgoing IPv6 traffic, so you don't have to worry about your IPv6 address being leaked, but you will not be able to connect to any IPv6-only sites, nor will you be able to connect to Proton VPN from an IPv6-only network.
 
 #### :material-information-outline:{ .pg-info } Remote Port Forwarding
 
-Proton VPN currently only supports ephemeral remote [port forwarding](https://protonvpn.com/support/port-forwarding) via NAT-PMP, with 60 second lease times. The Windows app provides an easy-to-access option for it, while on other operating systems you'll need to run your own [NAT-PMP client](https://protonvpn.com/support/port-forwarding-manual-setup). Torrent applications often support NAT-PMP natively.
+Proton VPN currently only supports ephemeral remote [port forwarding](https://protonvpn.com/support/port-forwarding) via NAT-PMP, with 60 second lease times. The official Windows and Linux apps provide an easy-to-access option for it, while on other operating systems you'll need to run your own [NAT-PMP client](https://protonvpn.com/support/port-forwarding-manual-setup). Torrent applications often support NAT-PMP natively.
 
 #### :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Anti-Censorship
 
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Unfortunately, it does not work very well in countries where sophisticated filte
 
 #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Mobile Clients
 
-In addition to providing standard OpenVPN configuration files, Proton VPN has mobile clients for [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1437005085), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.protonvpn.android), and [GitHub](https://github.com/ProtonVPN/android-app/releases) allowing for easy connections to their servers.
+Proton VPN has published [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1437005085) and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.protonvpn.android) clients, both supporting an easy-to-use interface as opposed to requiring you to manually configure your WireGuard connection. The Android client is also available on [GitHub](https://github.com/ProtonVPN/android-app/releases).
 
 #### :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Additional Notes
 
@@ -180,11 +180,11 @@ IVPN previously supported port forwarding, but removed the option in [June 2023]
 
 #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Anti-Censorship
 
-IVPN has obfuscation modes using [v2ray](https://v2ray.com/en/index.html) which helps in situations where VPN protocols like OpenVPN or WireGuard are blocked. Currently, this feature is only available on Desktop and [iOS](https://ivpn.net/knowledgebase/ios/v2ray). It has two modes where it can use [VMess](https://guide.v2fly.org/en_US/basics/vmess.html) over QUIC or TCP connections. QUIC is a modern protocol with better congestion control and therefore may be faster with reduced latency. The TCP mode makes your data appear as regular HTTP traffic.
+IVPN has obfuscation modes using [V2Ray](https://v2ray.com/en/index.html) which helps in situations where VPN protocols like OpenVPN or WireGuard are blocked. Currently, this feature is only available on Desktop and [iOS](https://ivpn.net/knowledgebase/ios/v2ray). It has two modes where it can use [VMess](https://guide.v2fly.org/en_US/basics/vmess.html) over QUIC or TCP connections. QUIC is a modern protocol with better congestion control and therefore may be faster with reduced latency. The TCP mode makes your data appear as regular HTTP traffic.
 
 #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Mobile Clients
 
-In addition to providing standard OpenVPN configuration files, IVPN has mobile clients for [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1193122683), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ivpn.client), and [GitHub](https://github.com/ivpn/android-app/releases) allowing for easy connections to their servers.
+IVPN has published [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1193122683) and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ivpn.client) clients, both supporting an easy-to-use interface as opposed to requiring you to manually configure your WireGuard connection. The Android client is also available on [GitHub](https://github.com/ivpn/android-app/releases).
 
 #### :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Additional Notes
 

generate-members.py

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ if 'members' not in members_data:
   raise KeyError("Response JSON does not contain 'members' key")
 
 members = members_data['members']
+public_members_count = 0
 private_members_count = 0
 
 html_output = ""
@@ -30,8 +31,7 @@ for member in members:
     avatar_url = f"https://discuss.privacyguides.net{avatar_template.replace('{size}', '128')}"
     profile_url = f"https://discuss.privacyguides.net/u/{username}"
     html_output += f'<a href="{profile_url}" target="_blank" title="@{username}" class="mdx-donors__item"><img loading="lazy" src="{avatar_url}"></a>'
-  else:
-    private_members_count += 1
+    public_members_count += 1
 
 # print(html_output)
 
@@ -84,7 +84,16 @@ for sponsor in sponsors:
     url = sponsor_entity['url']
     html_output += f'<a href="{url}" title="@{login}" rel="ugc nofollow" target="_blank" class="mdx-donors__item"><img loading="lazy" src="{avatar_url}&size=120"></a>'
 
-private_members_count += 6
+# Fetch the number of active members from the Magic Grants API
+magic_grants_url = "https://donate.magicgrants.org/api/active-members?fund=privacyguides"
+magic_grants_response = requests.get(magic_grants_url)
+magic_grants_data = magic_grants_response.json()
+
+if 'members_count' not in magic_grants_data:
+  raise KeyError("Response JSON does not contain 'members_count' key")
+
+private_members_count += magic_grants_data['members_count']
+private_members_count -= public_members_count
 
 # Append the count of private members
 if private_members_count > 0:

includes/contributors.md

@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
       <td align="center" valign="top" width="20%"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://github.com/C-O-M-P-A-R-T-M-E-N-T-A-L-I-Z-A-T-I-O-N"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/30232065?v=4" width="100px;" loading=lazy /><br /><sub><b>C-O-M-P-A-R-T-M-E-N-T-A-L-I-Z-A-T-I-O-N</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/commits?author=C-O-M-P-A-R-T-M-E-N-T-A-L-I-Z-A-T-I-O-N" title="Documentation">📖</a></td>
       <td align="center" valign="top" width="20%"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://github.com/Strappazzon"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/19752093?v=4" width="100px;" loading=lazy /><br /><sub><b>Alberto Strappazzon</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/commits?author=Strappazzon" title="Documentation">📖</a></td>
       <td align="center" valign="top" width="20%"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://victorhckinthefreeworld.com/"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/1514206?v=4" width="100px;" loading=lazy /><br /><sub><b>Victorhck</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/commits?author=victorhck" title="Documentation">📖</a></td>
-      <td align="center" valign="top" width="20%"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://github.com/taivlam"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/47955724?v=4" width="100px;" loading=lazy /><br /><sub><b>Tai Lam</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/commits?author=taivlam" title="Documentation">📖</a></td>
+      <td align="center" valign="top" width="20%"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://github.com/taivlam"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/47955724?v=4" width="100px;" loading=lazy /><br /><sub><b>Tai Lam</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/commits?author=taivlam" title="Documentation">📖</a> <a href="#maintenance-taivlam" title="Maintenance">🚧</a></td>
     </tr>
     <tr>
       <td align="center" valign="top" width="20%"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://github.com/NinebitX"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/26626722?v=4" width="100px;" loading=lazy /><br /><sub><b>NinebitX</b></sub></a><br /><a href="https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/commits?author=NinebitX" title="Documentation">📖</a></td>

mkdocs.blog.yml

@@ -56,9 +56,6 @@ extra:
     - icon: simple/mastodon
       link: https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides
       name: !ENV [SOCIAL_MASTODON, "Mastodon"]
-    - icon: simple/bluesky
-      link: https://bsky.app/profile/privacyguides.org
-      name: !ENV [SOCIAL_BLUESKY, "Bluesky"]
     - icon: simple/peertube
       link: https://neat.tube/c/privacyguides
       name: !ENV [SOCIAL_PEERTUBE, "PeerTube"]

mkdocs.videos.yml

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ site_url: "https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/"
 site_dir: "site/videos"
 
 site_name: Privacy Guides
-site_description: "Privacy Guides is the most popular & trustworthy non-profit privacy resource to find privacy tools and learn about protecting your digital life."
+site_description: "This is our home for the latest video content from the Privacy Guides team. Privacy Guides is the most popular & trustworthy non-profit privacy resource to find privacy tools and learn about protecting your digital life."
 edit_uri_template: blob/main/videos/{path}?plain=1
 
 extra:
@@ -56,9 +56,6 @@ extra:
     - icon: simple/mastodon
       link: https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides
       name: !ENV [SOCIAL_MASTODON, "Mastodon"]
-    - icon: simple/bluesky
-      link: https://bsky.app/profile/privacyguides.org
-      name: !ENV [SOCIAL_BLUESKY, "Bluesky"]
     - icon: simple/peertube
       link: https://neat.tube/c/privacyguides
       name: !ENV [SOCIAL_PEERTUBE, "PeerTube"]

mkdocs.yml

@@ -111,9 +111,6 @@ extra:
             - icon: simple/mastodon
               name: !ENV [HOMEPAGE_CTA_MASTODON_NAME, "Follow us on Mastodon"]
               link: https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides
-            - icon: simple/bluesky
-              name: !ENV [HOMEPAGE_CTA_BLUESKY_NAME, "Follow us on Bluesky"]
-              link: https://bsky.app/profile/privacyguides.org
             - icon: simple/github
               name: !ENV [HOMEPAGE_CTA_GITHUB_NAME, "Contribute on GitHub"]
               link: https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org
@@ -170,9 +167,6 @@ extra:
     - icon: simple/mastodon
       link: https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides
       name: !ENV [SOCIAL_MASTODON, "Mastodon"]
-    - icon: simple/bluesky
-      link: https://bsky.app/profile/privacyguides.org
-      name: !ENV [SOCIAL_BLUESKY, "Bluesky"]
     - icon: simple/peertube
       link: https://neat.tube/c/privacyguides
       name: !ENV [SOCIAL_PEERTUBE, "PeerTube"]

theme/assets/brand

@@ -1 +1 @@
-Subproject commit db75785763ddcbf2790000a5a18b9d937dbdfeb7
+Subproject commit e567eb3f0e6cb54242a809661d78d884caa05b72

theme/assets/img/email/stalwart.svg

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theme/assets/img/password-management/strongbox.svg

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theme/layouts/blog.yml

@@ -14,7 +14,9 @@ definitions:
     {% endif %}
 
   - &page_icon >-
-    {%- if not page.meta.preview or not page.meta.preview.logo -%}
+    {%- if page.meta.preview and page.meta.preview.icon -%}
+      {{- page.meta.preview.icon -}}
+    {%- else -%}
       material/book-open-page-variant
     {%- endif -%}
 

theme/video-post.html

@@ -25,6 +25,10 @@
 
 {% import "partials/nav-item.html" as item with context %}
 
+{% block htmltitle %}
+    <title>[Video] {{ page.title | striptags }} - {{ config.site_name }}</title>
+{% endblock %}
+
 {% block extrahead %}
 <script type="application/ld+json">
   {
@@ -35,11 +39,11 @@
     "thumbnailUrl": [
       "{{ page.meta.thumbnail }}"
       ],
-    "uploadDate": "{{ page.meta.date.created }}Z",
+    "uploadDate": "{{ page.meta.date.created }}",
     "embedUrl": "{{ page.meta.embed }}"
   }
 </script>
-<link rel="alternate" type="application/json+oembed" href="https://neat.tube/services/oembed?url={{ page.meta.peertube | urlencode |replace('/', '%2F')}}" title="It&#39;s time to stop using SMS, here&#39;s why!" />
+<link rel="alternate" type="application/json+oembed" href="https://neat.tube/services/oembed?url={{ page.meta.peertube | urlencode |replace('/', '%2F')}}">
 {% endblock %}
 
 <!-- Page content -->

videos/index.md

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 ---
-description: Privacy-related news stories, product reviews, opinion pieces, and other important articles from Privacy Guides contributors.
+description: >-
+  This is our home for the latest video content from the Privacy Guides team. Be sure you are subscribed to find out about our latest uploads, and share these videos with your family and friends if you find them helpful!
 template: video.html
 hide:
   - footer

videos/posts/5-easy-steps-to-protect-yourself-online.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: 5 Easy Steps to Protect Yourself Online
 date:
-    created: 2025-02-14T17:00:00
+    created: 2025-02-14T17:00:00Z
 authors:
     - jordan
 description: Worried about hackers and data breaches? You're not alone. In this video we outline 5 simple yet crucial steps you can take today to dramatically improve your online security and protect your personal information.

videos/posts/do-you-need-a-vpn.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: Do you need a VPN?
 date:
-    created: 2024-12-12T20:00:00
+    created: 2024-12-12T20:00:00Z
 authors:
     - jordan
 description: Commercial Virtual Private Networks are a way of extending the end of your network to exit somewhere else in the world. This can have substantial privacy benefits, but not all VPNs are created equal.

videos/posts/its-time-to-stop-using-sms-heres-why.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: It's time to stop using SMS, here's why!
 date:
-    created: 2025-01-24T20:00:00
+    created: 2025-01-24T20:00:00Z
 authors:
     - jordan
 description: Text messaging has been a staple of communication for decades, but it's time to move on. In this video, we'll explore why SMS is an outdated and insecure technology and discuss better alternatives.

videos/posts/stop-confusing-privacy-anonymity-and-security.md

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+---
+title: |
+  Stop Confusing Privacy, Anonymity, and Security
+date:
+    created: 2025-03-14T02:00:00Z
+authors:
+    - jordan
+description: |
+  Are you mixing up privacy, security, and anonymity? Don't worry, it's more common than you might think! In this week's video we break down each term, so you can make educated decisions on what tools are best for you.
+readtime: 7
+thumbnail: https://neat.tube/lazy-static/previews/35388c84-1dc5-4e09-867e-0badf6ea75fa.jpg
+embed: https://neat.tube/videos/embed/1f5361c6-2230-4466-9390-659e0a0692ad
+peertube: https://neat.tube/w/4SmJxn7Q2XRp7ZGDCxvNUV
+youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRt08MvK4tE
+links:
+  - Common Threats: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/basics/common-threats/#security-and-privacy
+  - Recommended Tools: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/tools/
+  - Why Privacy Matters: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/basics/why-privacy-matters/
+  - VPN Overview: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/basics/vpn-overview/
+  - Do You Need a VPN?: https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2024/12/12/do-you-need-a-vpn/
+---
+Are you mixing up privacy, security, and anonymity? Don't worry, it's more common than you might think! In this week's video we break down each term, so you can make educated decisions on what [privacy tools](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/tools/) are best for you.
+
+## Sources
+
+- <https://apnews.com/article/google-incognito-mode-tracking-lawsuit-settlement-8b30c9397f678bc4c546ab84191f7a9d>
+- <https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/chrome-enterprise/chromeos-the-platform-designed-for-zero-trust-security>

videos/posts/why-you-need-tor.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: |
   Anonymity for Everyone: Why You Need Tor
 date:
-    created: 2025-03-02T18:00:00
+    created: 2025-03-02T18:00:00Z
 authors:
     - jordan
 description: Tor is an invaluable tool for bypassing censorship and browsing privately, in this week's video we dive into the details and explain how it works. Plus we cover some things you should avoid when using Tor to make sure you maintain your anonymity.