I’ll teach you how to keep your online stuff safe and maintain privacy for files and chats. Think of it like learning secret ninja moves for the internet. We’re going to start by step-by-step installation and then smoothly sharing and getting files. It’s going to be easy-peasy, and by the end, you’ll be a pro at keeping your online stuff private and secure. Let’s get started!
https://onionshare.org/
Install the downloaded setup & Open OnionShare after installation.
Click on “Connect to Tor” and be patient; this might take a few minutes.
Once connected, a new tab will open with four sections: “Share Files,” “Receive Files,” “Host a Website,” and “Chat Anonymously.”
Choose the files you want to share by clicking “Add Files.”
Click “Start Sharing.” OnionShare will generate a unique .onion address for your sharing session.
Share the provided .onion address with the recipient along with the Private Access Key.
Click on “Receive Files.”
Share the generated .onion address with the sender along with the Private Access Key..
Once the sender starts sharing, you’ll see the progress and receive the files securely.
Add your HTML page to the site folder.
Enter a name for your site and set a password.
Click “Start” to launch the site & Access the site through the generated URL.
Configure your preferred chat accounts within OnionShare.
Share the generated URL & Start chatting securely, with your messages routed through the Tor network.
OnionShare is an open-source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.
https://onionshare.org/
Step-By-Step Installation:
Let’s download and install OnionShare from the official website: https://onionshare.org/Install the downloaded setup & Open OnionShare after installation.
Click on “Connect to Tor” and be patient; this might take a few minutes.
Once connected, a new tab will open with four sections: “Share Files,” “Receive Files,” “Host a Website,” and “Chat Anonymously.”
[A] Share Files
Click on “Share Files.”Choose the files you want to share by clicking “Add Files.”
Click “Start Sharing.” OnionShare will generate a unique .onion address for your sharing session.
Share the provided .onion address with the recipient along with the Private Access Key.
Receive Files
Click on “Receive Files.”
Share the generated .onion address with the sender along with the Private Access Key..
Once the sender starts sharing, you’ll see the progress and receive the files securely.
[C] Host a Website
Click on “Host a Website.”Add your HTML page to the site folder.
Enter a name for your site and set a password.
Click “Start” to launch the site & Access the site through the generated URL.
[D] Chat Anonymously
Click on “Chat Anonymously.”Configure your preferred chat accounts within OnionShare.
Share the generated URL & Start chatting securely, with your messages routed through the Tor network.
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