OnionShare’s documentation

OnionShare is an open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network.

• Installation
  • Windows or macOS
  • Linux
  • Command-line only
  • Verifying PGP signatures
• How OnionShare Works
  • Share Files
  • Receive Files and Messages
  • Host a Website
  • Chat Anonymously
• Advanced Usage
  • Save Tabs
  • Turn Off Private Key
  • Custom Titles
  • Scheduled Times
  • Command-line Interface
• Connecting to Tor
  • Use the Tor version built into OnionShare
  • Getting Around Censorship
  • Attempt auto-configuration with Tor Browser
  • Using a system tor in Windows
  • Using a system tor in macOS
  • Using a system tor in Linux
• Getting Help
  • Read This Website
  • Check the GitHub Issues
  • Submit an Issue Yourself
  • Join our Keybase Team
• Security Design
  • What OnionShare protects against
  • What OnionShare doesn’t protect against
• Developing OnionShare
  • Collaborating
  • Contributing Code
  • Starting Development
  • Debugging tips
  • Contributing Translations