From 4cf5a8d9ce76b8e34e9d0f6baf80fa61ce110b38 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Narasimha-sc <166327228+Narasimha-sc@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:22:48 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Improve FAQ.md (#6360) * docs: Add FAQ * corrections Co-authored-by: Evgeny --------- Co-authored-by: Evgeny --- docs/FAQ.md | 11 +++++++++++ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/FAQ.md b/docs/FAQ.md index 8c14168811..21cb08417f 100644 --- a/docs/FAQ.md +++ b/docs/FAQ.md @@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ revision: 13.08.2025 - [Why cannot I delete messages I sent from my contact's device?](#why-cannot-i-delete-messages-i-sent-from-my-contacts-device) - [What do group roles mean?](#what-do-group-roles-mean) - [I don't want to share a web link or a QR code. How can I connect?](#i-dont-want-to-share-a-web-link-or-a-qr-code-how-can-i-connect) +- [How to change servers to my own](#how-to-change-servers-to-my-own) [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) - [I do not receive messages or message notifications](#i-do-not-receive-messages-or-message-notifications) @@ -175,6 +176,16 @@ For example, this link: `https://smp18.simplex.im/i#E74vSxMwDnEx6DAvRCZmzBeZwwAs becomes: `simplex:/i#E74vSxMwDnEx6DAvRCZmzBeZwwAseJUD/yVTHjaaH_EzL19DG7fvd46Mjry3IBqYT0UMo5G7l4jQ?h=smp18.simplex.im` +### How to change servers to my own? + +Add your server in Settings -> Network & servers -> Your servers. If you have multiple profiles, you need to add your server in every profile. +After that, disable all preset servers. If you have multiple profiles, you must first add your server to all profiles for this option to be available. + +To resolve SimpleX public names, if your server does not support it, you may leave preset servers enabled only for resolving the public names. + +Please note: configured servers only determine which servers will be used for the new connections (members/contacts). Previously created connections don't switch automatically. You can manually switch all existing contacts and small/important groups (each member needs to be switched), and then leave and re-join all large groups. +You can switch contacts/members manually to another server by going to their profile and clicking on "Change receiving address", note that the current server must be online for the address change to work. + ## Troubleshooting ### I do not receive messages or message notifications