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Hosting a website on the dark web is not just for tech elites or government agencies. With the right tools, anyone can set up a Tor-based website securely. Below is a step-by-step guide, along with practical commands and codes to get you started.
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You Should Know: Essential Commands & Steps
1. Install Tor & Configure Hidden Services
First, ensure Tor is installed on your Linux system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install tor -y
Edit the Tor configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/tor/torrc
Add these lines to enable a hidden service:
HiddenServiceDir /var/lib/tor/my_website/ HiddenServicePort 80 127.0.0.1:8080
Restart Tor:
sudo systemctl restart tor
2. Retrieve Your Onion Address
After restarting Tor, get your `.onion` address:
sudo cat /var/lib/tor/my_website/hostname
3. Host a Basic Website
Use Python’s `http.server` for testing:
python3 -m http.server 8080
Or install `nginx` for a more robust setup:
sudo apt install nginx -y sudo systemctl start nginx
4. Secure Your Server
Enable firewall rules:
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp sudo ufw enable
Disable unnecessary services:
sudo systemctl disable apache2 --now If Apache is installed
5. Test Your Onion Site
Use `curl` to verify:
curl --socks5-hostname localhost:9050 http://your-onion-address.onion
6. Automate with Systemd (Optional)
Create a service to auto-start your web server:
sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/my_website.service
Add:
[bash] Description=My Dark Web Site [bash] ExecStart=/usr/bin/python3 -m http.server 8080 WorkingDirectory=/var/www/html [bash] WantedBy=multi-user.target
Enable it:
sudo systemctl enable my_website --now
What Undercode Say
Hosting a dark web site is legal if used ethically. However, ensure:
– No illegal content is hosted.
– Regular security updates (sudo apt upgrade).
– Monitoring logs (journalctl -u tor -f).
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Prediction
As privacy concerns grow, more users will shift toward decentralized and anonymous hosting. Expect easier Tor-based web tools in the future.
Expected Output
A functional `.onion` site accessible via Tor Browser with proper security measures in place.
IT/Security Reporter URL:
Reported By: Krishnagopaljha Darkweb – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
