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title: Certified Hardware
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permalink: /doc/certified-hardware/
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- /doc/hardware/
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- /doc/certified-laptops/
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- /hardware-certification/
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---
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# Certified Hardware #
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## Important Information ##
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There is currently **no** specific hardware (e.g., specific laptop model) that the Qubes team recommends for individual users.
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However, we're working hard to make a "reasonably secure laptop" a reality, and we look forward to sharing more information about this when the time is right.
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(Note that this will be distinct from a [stateless laptop], which no one has implemented yet.)
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In the meantime, users are encouraged to make use of the [Hardware Compatibility List] and [System Requirements] as sources of information in making hardware selection decisions.
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Serious prospective business customers should [contact us] for more information.
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## Hardware Certification ##
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### Become Hardware Certified ###
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If you are a hardware vendor, you can have your hardware certified as compatible with Qubes OS.
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The benefits of hardware certification include:
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* Your customers can purchase with confidence, knowing that they can take full advantage of Qubes OS on your hardware.
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* Your hardware will continue to be compatible with Qubes OS as it further develops.
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* You can support the development of Qubes OS.
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### Hardware Certification Requirements ###
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Please see the [updated requirements] for Qubes 4.x certification.
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(Please note that these are the requirements for hardware *certification*, *not* the requirements for *running* Qubes 4.x.
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For the latter, please see the [system requirements for Qubes 4.x].)
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### Hardware Certification Process ###
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To have hardware certified, the vendor must:
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1. Send the Qubes team two (2) units for testing (non-returnable) for each configuration the vendor wishes to be offering.
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2. Offer to customers the very same configuration (same motherboard, same screen, same BIOS version, same Wi-Fi module, etc.) for at least one year.
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3. Pay the Qubes team a flat monthly rate, to be agreed upon between the hardware vendor and the Qubes team.
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It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure the hardware they wish to have certified can run Qubes OS, at the very least the latest stable version.
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This could be done by consulting the [Hardware Compatibility List] or trying to install it themselves before shipping any units to us.
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While we are willing to troubleshoot simple issues, we will need to charge a consulting fee for more in-depth work.
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If you are interested in having your hardware certified, please [contact us].
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## Qubes-certified Laptops ##
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Qubes-certified laptops are regularly tested by the Qubes developers to ensure compatibility with all of Qubes' features.
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The developers test all new major versions and updates to ensure that no regressions are introduced.
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Unfortunately, there are currently no certified laptops for Qubes R3.x or R4.x.
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This page will be updated once certified laptops are available.
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For more general information about choosing hardware for Qubes, please see the [System Requirements] and the [Hardware Compatibility List].
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We aim to partner with a select few computer vendors to ensure that Qubes users have reliable hardware purchasing options.
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We aim for these vendors to be as diverse as possible in terms of geography, cost, and availability.
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Note, however, that we certify only that a particular hardware *configuration* is *supported* by Qubes.
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We take no responsibility for our partners' manufacturing or shipping processes, nor can we control whether physical hardware is modified (whether maliciously or otherwise) *en route* to the user.
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To learn more about the certification process, or if you're interested in having your company's hardware certified, please see the [Hardware Certification] section.
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[stateless laptop]: https://blog.invisiblethings.org/2015/12/23/state_harmful.html
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[System Requirements]: /doc/system-requirements/
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[Hardware Compatibility List]: /hcl/
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[Hardware Certification]: #hardware-certification
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[updated requirements]: /news/2016/07/21/new-hw-certification-for-q4/
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[system requirements for Qubes 4.x]: /doc/system-requirements/#qubes-release-4x
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[contact us]: mailto:business@qubes-os.org
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