# FAQs

Let's address some frequently asked questions about Curtain:

```bash
Q: Can I use Curtain with load balancers?
A: Yes, Curtain works with load balancers. Ensure your maintenance file storage 
is synchronized across all servers, typically using a shared filesystem or 
a distributed cache like Redis.
```

```bash
Q: How does IP whitelisting work with proxy servers?
A: Curtain respects Laravel's trusted proxy configuration. Ensure your proxy
settings are properly configured in config/trustedproxy.php:

'proxies' => [
    '192.168.1.10',
    '10.0.0.0/8',
],
```

```bash
Q: Can I customize the countdown format?
A: Yes, you can modify the countdown display by extending the countdown component:

// resources/views/vendor/curtain/components/countdown.blade.php
@push('scripts')
    <script>
        formatTime(distance) {
            // Your custom format logic
        }
    </script>
@endpush
```
