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Bitmask is an open source VPN client for ''Android | Bitmask is an open source VPN client for ''Android'' to provide easy and secure encrypted communication. You can use the Bitmask VPN client to connect to several different [https://bitmask.net/ supported service providers] ([https://black.riseup.net/ Riseup], [https://calyx.net/ Calyx]...) or start your own service. | ||
'''Project Website:''' [https://bitmask.net/ bitmask.net]<br> | '''Project Website:''' [https://bitmask.net/ bitmask.net]<br> | ||
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=LEAP Encryption Access Project= | =LEAP Encryption Access Project= | ||
"LEAP is a non-profit dedicated to giving all internet users access to secure communication. Our focus is on adapting encryption technology to make it easy to use and widely available." | "LEAP is a non-profit dedicated to giving all internet users access to secure communication. Our focus is on adapting encryption technology to make it easy to use and widely available, including in censored environments." | ||
Development of Bitmask Desktop & Android apps is principally sponsored by LEAP (LEAP Encryption Access Project) | Development of Bitmask Desktop & Android apps is principally sponsored by LEAP (LEAP Encryption Access Project) | ||
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=Translate Bitmask= | =Translate Bitmask= | ||
''The Bitmask Android & Desktop apps | ''The Bitmask Android & Desktop apps are currently localized under one project in Transifex.'' | ||
''Contributing to translations of the Bitmask Android and Desktop applications means that you are also supporting the custom branded VPN services like RiseupVPN and CalyxVPN that are built on Bitmask.'' | ''Contributing to translations of the Bitmask Android and Desktop applications means that you are also supporting the custom branded VPN services like RiseupVPN and CalyxVPN that are built on top of Bitmask.'' | ||
==Translate Bitmask | ==Translate Bitmask== | ||
[https://www.transifex.com/ | ===Getting Started=== | ||
'''1. Create a Transifex Account:''' | |||
:Haven't created a Transifex account yet? Create one '''[https://www.transifex.com/signup/ here]'''. | |||
''' | '''2. [https://www.transifex.com/otf/bitmask/dashboard/ Join the Bitmask Translation Team]:''' | ||
'''3. Download Bitmask:'''<br> | |||
This is an important step to familiarize you with the tool and the original English strings and translations in context. | |||
:'''[https://bitmask.net/en/install Download Bitmask] for Android!''' | |||
:'''[https://bitmask.net/en/install Download Bitmask] for Desktop!''' | |||
'''4. Review the [[#Translation Guidelines]]:''' | |||
:Make sure you are familiar with the Translation Guidelines before you begin translating. They contain important information like whether or not to translate or transliterate the project name. | |||
'''Language Priorities:'''<br> | '''Language Priorities:'''<br> | ||
''Priorities are based on current users of the Android application.'' | ''Priorities are based on current users of the Android application.'' | ||
*Russian | |||
*Arabic | *Arabic | ||
*Persian | *Persian | ||
*Portuguese (Brazil) | *Portuguese (Brazil) | ||
*Spanish | *Spanish | ||
==Translation Guidelines== | |||
Refer to the general [[Translation and Review Guidelines]]. | |||
*'''Do not translate or transliterate the app name.''' If it is necessary to transliterate for users in your language, please leave "Bitmask" and "RiseUp" in Latin letters followed by the transliterated name in parentheses. | |||
::'''Ex:''' Briar (برایر) | |||
=Localized Resources= | =Localized Resources= | ||
Latest revision as of 08:47, 27 April 2022
 BitmaskBitmask is an open source VPN client for Android to provide easy and secure encrypted communication. You can use the Bitmask VPN client to connect to several different supported service providers (Riseup, Calyx...) or start your own service. Project Website: bitmask.net |
 LEAP Encryption Access Project"LEAP is a non-profit dedicated to giving all internet users access to secure communication. Our focus is on adapting encryption technology to make it easy to use and widely available, including in censored environments." Development of Bitmask Desktop & Android apps is principally sponsored by LEAP (LEAP Encryption Access Project) |
Custom Bitmask Apps
 RiseupVPNThe RiseupVPN is built on the Bitmask desktop and Android technology and aims to create an easy to use VPN client that does not require any configuration or account creation. The user simply installs the auto-configured application and can immediately connect to the Riseup network. RiseupVPN is available for macOS, GNU/Linux, Windows and Android. Project Website: riseup.net |
 CalyxVPNThe CalyxVPN is built on the Bitmask Android technology and comes preconfigured with The Calyx Institute as the service provider. Project Website: calyxinstitute.org |
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Translate Bitmask
The Bitmask Android & Desktop apps are currently localized under one project in Transifex.
Contributing to translations of the Bitmask Android and Desktop applications means that you are also supporting the custom branded VPN services like RiseupVPN and CalyxVPN that are built on top of Bitmask.
Translate Bitmask
Getting Started
1. Create a Transifex Account:
- Haven't created a Transifex account yet? Create one here.
2. Join the Bitmask Translation Team:
3. Download Bitmask:
This is an important step to familiarize you with the tool and the original English strings and translations in context.
- Download Bitmask for Android!
- Download Bitmask for Desktop!
4. Review the #Translation Guidelines:
- Make sure you are familiar with the Translation Guidelines before you begin translating. They contain important information like whether or not to translate or transliterate the project name.
Language Priorities:
Priorities are based on current users of the Android application.
- Russian
- Arabic
- Persian
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Spanish
Translation Guidelines
Refer to the general Translation and Review Guidelines.
- Do not translate or transliterate the app name. If it is necessary to transliterate for users in your language, please leave "Bitmask" and "RiseUp" in Latin letters followed by the transliterated name in parentheses.
- Ex: Briar (برایر)
Localized Resources
Instalar y configurar Bitmask para android (Unofficial guide from Tierra Común)
Contact
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