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Vonode node wiki

Note

The first public release has not been published yet. When it is, it will appear on the Releases page; until then the download commands in this wiki will not work.

Vonode turns a Linux computer with cellular modules into a private node. The Vonode app for iPhone and iPad reads and sends SMS, makes and answers calls, switches eSIM profiles and turns on Wi-Fi calling, all through hardware you run yourself.

This wiki covers installing and running the node software. Release files are on the latest release page; the illustrated guide is at vonode.cc/install.

Pages

Page What it covers
Install with systemd The recommended install for this release: download, verify, install.sh, first start
Install with Docker Compose The Docker setup (coming soon: the commercial image is not published yet)
Pairing the app Pairing QR code, ports and VPN, free plan or subscription, more phones
Upgrading In-app updates, package upgrades, Docker upgrades, backups and moving to new hardware
Troubleshooting Modules not detected, connection problems, Wi-Fi calling, Docker health
Supported hardware Host and module summary; the full list is on the website
FAQ Common questions

Quick start

  1. Check your hardware: a 64-bit x86 Linux computer, a supported Quectel module and a SIM.
  2. Install the node with the systemd package.
  3. Show the pairing QR code and scan it in the Vonode app (Pairing the app).
  4. Choose your free number, or subscribe in the app to unlock every feature on the node.

Help

Vonode is not an emergency service. Do not rely on it for emergency or life-safety communication.

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