🧅 Tor Browser Setup

To begin using Tor Browser, visit the official Tor Project website at torproject.org. Select the version for your operating system — Windows, macOS, or Linux. Always download from the official source to avoid tampered versions that could compromise your security. The download is typically 80-100MB. Verify the file signature using GPG if available for an extra layer of trust.

Run the downloaded installer and choose your installation directory. On Windows, extract the Tor Browser folder to your preferred location — no administrator privileges are required. On macOS, drag the Tor Browser app to your Applications folder. On Linux, extract the tarball and run start-tor-browser.desktop. Tor Browser comes as a self-contained package — it does not modify your system settings or registry.

On first launch, Tor Browser will ask you to connect to the Tor network. Click Connect for standard setup. If you are in a country that censors Tor, click Configure to set up bridges. Set the security level to Safest under Settings > Privacy & Security for maximum protection when accessing darknet markets. This disables JavaScript by default, which prevents most tracking and exploitation attempts.

After connecting, verify your Tor connection by visiting check.torproject.org — it should confirm you are using Tor. Your IP address should show a Tor exit node, not your real IP. Test that JavaScript is disabled by default in Safest mode. Before accessing any market link, always cross-reference the .onion address with our verified mirrors page to ensure you are not visiting a phishing site.