Getting Started

Booting the Pen for the first time, configuring it, and the handful of settings that decide whether any of this works as intended.
  • Installing packages on start up

    This is an optional part of the Zero Trace Pen guide. Please only follow the instructions here when you actually need to install further apps. It is not necessary to…

  • Configuring A VPN

    Should you use a VPN with the Zero Trace Pen?Yes – If you pick a privacy-focused VPN and exclusively use that VPN with the Zero Trace Pen only and never for any other…

  • Troubleshooting

    As mentioned previously, the Zero Trace Pen works on almost any computer. So it is possible that your installation will not go as flawlessly as it usually should. However, there…

  • Chromebook Workaround Experimental

    Setting up dev mode on the chromebook is pretty easy, even for the non-tech savvy: 6) Enter these four commands (hit enter after each command, it will shut down after…