Onion over VPN, also known as Tor over VPN, is a privacy solution that combines the advantages of a virtual private network (VPN) and the Tor (The Onion Router) network. It provides users with enhanced privacy and security when accessing the internet, including the dark web.
When you connect to an Onion over VPN server, your traffic goes through the following steps:
- Your traffic is encrypted by the VPN client.
- The encrypted traffic passes through a VPN server, which changes your IP address.
- Your traffic then reaches the Tor network, which adds its own encryption layers.
- Your traffic is sent through three random Tor servers before it reaches its destination on the internet.
The benefits of using Onion over VPN include:
- Additional privacy: By routing your traffic through a VPN server first, your IP address is hidden, protecting your identity from potential snoops.
- Enhanced security: Onion over VPN combines the security and anonymity of the Tor network with the encryption and privacy features of a VPN, providing a robust privacy solution.
To use Onion over VPN, you can connect to a VPN server first and then open the Tor browser. This approach protects your digital identity and data better than using either tool alone.
