Tor Browsing & Privacy Configuration

Access Mobazha stores anonymously through Tor, or run your own store as a .onion hidden service.

Part A: Browse Mobazha Stores via Tor (Buyer)

Step 1: Install Tor Browser

Download from the official Tor Project website: https://www.torproject.org/download/

Step 2: Access a .onion Store

If a Mobazha store has Tor enabled, it will have a .onion address. Open Tor Browser and navigate to:

http://<store-onion-address>.onion

The store looks and works exactly like the clearnet version, but your connection is routed through the Tor network for privacy.

Step 3: Browse the Mobazha Marketplace via Tor

The SaaS marketplace can also be accessed through Tor by visiting:

https://app.mobazha.org

Tor Browser handles the connection routing automatically. Note that .onion addresses provide stronger anonymity than accessing clearnet URLs through Tor.

Privacy Tips for Buyers

• Use Tor Browser exclusively — don't use a regular browser with a Tor proxy
• Don't maximize the window — keeping the default size reduces fingerprinting
• Avoid logging in — browsing without an account provides the strongest anonymity
• Use cryptocurrency — for truly private purchases, pay with privacy-focused coins like Zcash (shielded)

Part B: Run Your Store as a Tor Hidden Service (Seller)

Option 1: Enable During Docker Installation

curl -sSL https://get.mobazha.org/standalone | sudo bash -s -- --overlay tor

This sets up your store with a .onion address. No domain name or public IP required.

Option 2: Enable on an Existing Docker Store

In the store admin dashboard:

1. Go to Admin → System → Network
2. Enable the Tor overlay
3. Save and wait for the service to restart

The .onion address will be generated and displayed in the Network settings.

No re-installation needed.

Option 3: Using mobazha-ctl

cd /opt/mobazha
# Update .env to set OVERLAY_TYPE=tor and CONNECTIVITY=overlay
# Then restart:
docker compose -f docker-compose.yml -f docker-compose.overlay.yml --profile tor up -d

Finding Your .onion Address

After enabling Tor, your store's .onion address is shown in:

• Admin → System → Network in the dashboard
• The container logs: docker compose logs | grep "onion"

How It Works

When Tor overlay is enabled:

• Your store runs a Tor hidden service inside the Docker container
• A .onion address is generated (no domain purchase needed)
• Buyers can access your store anonymously via Tor Browser
• Your VPS IP is not exposed to buyers
• You can run with Tor and a clearnet domain simultaneously

Lokinet Alternative

Mobazha also supports Lokinet as a privacy overlay:

curl -sSL https://get.mobazha.org/standalone | sudo bash -s -- --overlay lokinet

Lokinet provides similar anonymity properties with potentially lower latency.

Security Considerations

• Tor does not encrypt stored data — it protects network traffic only
• If running a hidden service, keep your VPS identity separate from your real identity
• Use cryptocurrency for payments to maintain transaction privacy
• Regularly update your store to get the latest security patches