How to enter DarkWeb - Kishan1750/OSINT GitHub Wiki

What is the dark web?

The dark web constitutes a portion of the internet where hidden sites cannot be accessed through conventional web browsers. Instead, users must utilize the Tor browser, which anonymizes web traffic within its internal network, and specialized search engines that unveil these concealed sites.

Dark web sites employ encryption software to ensure the anonymity of their visitors and owners, which is why the dark web is notorious for hosting illegal activities. Nevertheless, not everyone who accesses the dark web is engaged in criminal behavior. Many of its approximately 2.7 million active users browse it for legitimate purposes.

How to access the dark web

To access the dark web, the primary step is to download the Tor browser.

Tor Browser

The Tor browser, an abbreviation of "The Onion Router," is a popular choice due to its exceptional security and privacy features. It functions differently from regular browsers like Chrome or Firefox as it routes web traffic through a random series of encrypted servers known as nodes, preserving user and site anonymity.

Download Tor Browser

To download the Tor browser, users can visit https://www.torproject.org/download/ After obtaining the browser, they can connect to the dark web. However, Tor does not automatically find dark web sites; users must locate these sites on their own.

Dark web Serch engines

A dark web search engine comes in handy for navigating these hard-to-find sites on the Tor browser. Unlike browsers that connect to the internet, search engines allow users to explore it. Some well-known dark web search engines include:

  • DuckDuckGo: This search engine is the default option on the Tor browser and is valued for its privacy features, as it doesn't track users, enabling anonymous browsing on the dark web.
  • Torch: As one of the oldest search engines on the dark web, Torch also doesn't track users, adding to its appeal.
  • Ahmia.fi: This search engine displays links to dark web sites using traditional browsers like Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. However, accessing these sites still requires the Tor browser.
  • OnionLand: Delve into the Hidden Depths - Uncover the secrets of the dark web with ease.
  • EXCAVATOR: Unearthing the Web's Secrets - Navigate the depths of information with precision and speed.

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