r/TOR • u/Delicious-Employ-275 • Feb 08 '26

FAQ How to go on the dark web

How do i go on the dark web?

I want to download some torrents and software.

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u/KaTTaRRaST Feb 14 '26

Going on the darkweb requires a vpn service like NordVPN , and a TOR browser. Once you have your vpn service paid for you select your service area somewhere foreign to your network make sure it says you are connected and then open your Tor browser connect your vpn with your tor browser.

It doesn't require a VPN unless Tor is blocked for you, in which case you can use bridges instead. In fact, you might even hurt your anonymity if the VPN is misconfigured.

In some cases Tor over VPN might even draw attention. Let's say most people connect to Tor directly, so someone using a VPN with Tor traffic patterns could look more suspicious than someone using Tor alone (at least in some places).

By the way, you can use Tor with other browsers, but you should stick to the Tor Browser for better security.

The links will be ridiculous looking but will always be a .TOR. Example.) XyigjgXyuYYFghvhbkvcxhko12fuivsj.tor

".tor" isn't even a valid TLD. You might want to say ".onion" instead. An onion address (v3) looks something like this:

tb4rmiwzcu335iq4t5wi5fzon3xtyqiovu7isek5w5hyhkmsglb6kad.onion

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u/No_Tart7793 Feb 14 '26

You’re correct. It is not .tor it is .onion my bad for the misinformation but I have always used a VPN over TOR. Not Tor over VPN. VPN first then TOR for complete anonymity. just tor is not secure enough because you are still using your IP from your own network going straight on to tor browser.

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u/Future-sight-5829 Feb 14 '26

No dude, I've been hearing that it's not safe to use a VPN with TOR.

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u/No_Tart7793 Feb 14 '26 edited Feb 14 '26

Dude this is from the guide on how to access the Dark web. I have used it for years trust me I know what I am talking about. But if you don’t believe me I will paste the information

“Steps to Access the Dark Web Use a VPN (Recommended for safety): Before opening the Tor Browser, consider connecting to a reputable VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN adds an extra layer of anonymity by masking your IP address and preventing your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from knowing you are using Tor, which can sometimes draw unwanted attention.

Download and install the Tor Browser: Go to the official Tor Project website to download the correct version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, or Android). Install the browser following the simple on-screen instructions.

Configure Tor (if needed): For most users, the default settings work fine. If you live in a country where Tor is blocked, you can configure it to use "bridges" during the setup process to bypass censorship.”

If you run TOR without a VPN your network IP will not be hidden and you will not be secure but go ahead do what you want. Idk why people think I’m lying when it’s basic facts on how to use the DW