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Expand Up @@ -115,8 +115,8 @@ Install `rmfakecloud-proxy` as the [installation instructions](../remarkable/set

When asked for the cloud url, enter your public address. In this case, `https://rmfakecloud.example.com`.

In path to client certificate file, enter `client.crt`.
In path to client certificate file, enter `client.crt`. Do not enter as a path, only use the name of the file you have placed in the `/home/root/rmfakecloud` folder.

In path to client key file, enter `client.key`.
In path to client key file, enter `client.key`. Again, only enter as a filename, not the path.

You should now be able to sync your reMarkable from outside your local network.
You should now be able to sync your reMarkable from outside your local network. Pairing does not work using mTLS authentication, and you will run into a cloudflare block screen. Make sure to pair beforehand, or disable the security rule temporarily for pairing.