Omarchy OS: How do I update Omarchy?
Choose Update > Omarchy from the menu, or run omarchy update.
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Omarchy OS: How do I securely share a file?
Use Omarchy’s LocalSend share menu for a device on your local network.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I enable a firewall?
Omarchy’s firewall is enabled by default.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I create another user account?
Use standard Arch Linux account tools; Omarchy’s setup wizard creates the initial user.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I check which services start at boot?
Use systemctl for system services and inspect your Omarchy session autostart file.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I manage SSH keys?
Keep your private key in ~/.ssh and install its public key on the systems you access.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I configure a VPN?
Omarchy offers a Tailscale installer; other VPNs use their own client or NetworkManager configuration.
Read more →Omarchy OS: Why is my password being rejected after several attempts?
Repeated failed attempts can temporarily lock your account.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I set up fingerprint login?
Choose Setup > Security > Fingerprint in the Omarchy menu.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I change my login password?
Use Update > Password > User in the Omarchy menu.
Read more →Omarchy OS: Does Omarchy encrypt the drive by default?
Yes. The Omarchy installer enables full-disk encryption by default.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I change when the screen locks automatically?
Set idle.lock in ~/.config/omarchy/shell.json to the number of idle seconds.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I lock the screen?
Press Super + Ctrl + L.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I turn on night light?
Press Super + Ctrl + N to toggle Omarchy’s warmer display color.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I set a reminder?
Press Super + Ctrl + R or use the omarchy reminder command.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I silence notifications temporarily?
Press Super + Ctrl + comma to toggle notification silencing.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I see previous notifications?
Press Super + Shift + Alt + comma to open notification history.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I copy text from a screenshot?
Use Omarchy’s text-extraction shortcut on the screen region.
Read more →Omarchy OS: Can I record system audio with a screen recording?
Yes. Choose desktop audio when Omarchy prompts for a recording soundtrack.
Read more →Omarchy OS: How do I record my screen?
Press Alt + Print Screen, choose audio, then select what to record.
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