From 3fb98db9baefb5331b51b977561ed004b6d04eca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DarkSun Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:01:59 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98[tech]:=2020200825=20OnionSha?= =?UTF-8?q?re:=20An=20Open-Source=20Tool=20to=20Share=20Files=20Securely?= =?UTF-8?q?=20Over=20Tor=20Network?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit sources/tech/20200825 OnionShare- An Open-Source Tool to Share Files Securely Over Tor Network.md --- ...o Share Files Securely Over Tor Network.md | 161 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 161 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/tech/20200825 OnionShare- An Open-Source Tool to Share Files Securely Over Tor Network.md diff --git a/sources/tech/20200825 OnionShare- An Open-Source Tool to Share Files Securely Over Tor Network.md b/sources/tech/20200825 OnionShare- An Open-Source Tool to Share Files Securely Over Tor Network.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..fda0551227 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20200825 OnionShare- An Open-Source Tool to Share Files Securely Over Tor Network.md @@ -0,0 +1,161 @@ +[#]: collector: (lujun9972) +[#]: translator: ( ) +[#]: reviewer: ( ) +[#]: publisher: ( ) +[#]: url: ( ) +[#]: subject: (OnionShare: An Open-Source Tool to Share Files Securely Over Tor Network) +[#]: via: (https://itsfoss.com/onionshare/) +[#]: author: (Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/) + +OnionShare: An Open-Source Tool to Share Files Securely Over Tor Network +====== + +_**Brief: OnionShare is a free and open-source tool that utilizes the Tor network to share files securely and anonymously.**_ + +You might have already come across a lot of online services to share files securely but it may not be completely anonymous. + +Also, you do have to rely on a centralized service to share your files and if the service decides to shut down like [Firefox Send][1] — you can’t really depend on it to safely share files all the time. + +All things considered, OnionShare is an amazing open-source tool that lets you share files using the [Tor Onion service][2]. It should be an amazing alternative to all the cloud file sharing services. + +Let’s take a look at what it offers and how it works. + +![][3] + +### OnionShare: Share files anonymously over Tor + +[OnionShare][4] is an interesting open-source tool that’s available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. + +It lets you securely share files directly from your computer to the receiver without revealing your identity in the process. You don’t have to sign up for any account — nor does it rely on any centralized storage service. + +It is basically peer-to-peer over the Tor network. The receiver only needs to have a [Tor browser][5] to download/upload files to your computer. I’d also recommend you to go through our [Tor guide][6] to explore more about it if you’re curious. + +Let’s take a look at the features. + +### Features of OnionShare + +For an average user who just wants security and anonymity, there’s no tweak required. However, you do have some advanced options if you need. + + * Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, and Linux) + * Send files + * Receive files + * Command-line options + * Publish onion sites + * Ability to use bridges (if your tor connection isn’t working) + * Ability to use a persistent URL for sharing (advanced users) + * Stealth mode (more secure) + + + +You can go through the [official user guide][7] on GitHub to learn more about them. + +### Installing OnionShare on Linux + +You should find OnionShare listed in your software center to get it installed. If it’s not there, you can add the PPA using the commands below on Ubuntu-based distros: + +``` +sudo add-apt-repository ppa:micahflee/ppa +sudo apt update +sudo apt install -y onionshare +``` + +If you’re looking to install it on other Linux distributions, you can visit the [official website][4] for installation instructions on Fedora and build instructions as well. + +[Download OnionShare][4] + +### How does OnionShare Work? + +After you get it installed, everything is pretty self-explanatory and easy-to-use. But, if you want a heads up, let me show you how it works. + +Once, it loads up and connects to the Tor network + +#### Sharing a File + +![][8] + +You just have to add the file(s) that you want to share from your computer and then click on “**Start sharing**“. + +Once you’re done, the status at the bottom-right should say “**Sharing**” and an **OnionShare address** will be generated (copied to clipboard automatically) as shown in the image below: + +![][9] + +All the receiver needs now is the OnionShare address that should look like this: + +``` +http://onionshare:[email protected] +``` + +And, a Tor browser to start downloading the files. + +It’s worth noting that once the download completes (file transfer is done), the file sharing stops. You will also be notified of the same when that happens. + +So, if you have to share it again or with someone else, you will have to re-share it and send the new OnionShare address to the receiver. + +#### Allow Receiving Files + +If you want to generate a URL that lets someone upload files directly to your computer (be careful with whom you share it), you can just click on the **Receive Files** tab after you launch OnionShare. + +![][10] + +You just have to click on the “**Start Receive Mode**” button to get started. Next, you will get an OnionShare address (just like while sharing a file). + +The receiver has to access it using the Tor browser and start uploading files. Here’s how it should look like: + +![][11] + +Even though you will be notified of the file transfer when someone is uploading to your computer, you need to manually stop the receiving mode when you’re done. + +#### Downloading/Uploading Files + +Considering that you have a Tor browser installed, you just need to hit the OnionShare address in the URL address, confirm log in (press OK) and here’s how it should look like: + +![][12] + +Similarly, when you get an address to upload files, it should look like this: + +![][13] + +#### Publish Onion Sites + +You can simply add the files to host a static onion website if you want. Of course, just because it’s peer-to-peer connection, it’ll be very slow to load up while it transfers every file from your computer. + +![][14] + +I tried using a [free template][15] to test it out and it works great (but very slow). So, it may depend on your network connection. + +### **Wrapping Up** + +In addition to all the features mentioned above, you can also use the command line and opt for some advanced tweaks if needed. + +OnionShare is indeed an impressive open-source tool that makes it easy to share files anonymously without needing any special tweaks. + +Have you tried OnionShare yet? Is there something similar to this that you know of? Let me know in the comments below! + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/onionshare/ + +作者：[Ankush Das][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/firefox-send/ +[2]: https://community.torproject.org/onion-services/ +[3]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/onionshare-screenshot.jpg?resize=800%2C629&ssl=1 +[4]: https://onionshare.org/ +[5]: https://itsfoss.com/install-tar-browser-linux/ +[6]: https://itsfoss.com/tor-guide/ +[7]: https://github.com/micahflee/onionshare/wiki +[8]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/onionshare-share.png?resize=800%2C604&ssl=1 +[9]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/onionshare-file-shared.jpg?resize=800%2C532&ssl=1 +[10]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/onionshare-receive-files.jpg?resize=800%2C655&ssl=1 +[11]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/onionshare-receive-mode.jpg?resize=800%2C529&ssl=1 +[12]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/onionshare-download.jpg?resize=800%2C499&ssl=1 +[13]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/onionshare-upload.jpg?resize=800%2C542&ssl=1 +[14]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/onionshare-onion-site.jpg?resize=800%2C366&ssl=1 +[15]: https://www.styleshout.com/free-templates/kards/