🔒 Tor Browser in 5 Steps
- Download — only from torproject.org (never from app stores or mirrors)
- Install — run the installer, no configuration needed
- Connect — click "Connect" and wait ~10 seconds for the Tor circuit
- Open the onion address — from our onion page
- Bookmark it — return via your bookmark every time
Onion Connections Are Fast
A common myth says Tor is slow. For onion services it's the opposite: your Tor Browser connects directly to the WeTheNorth onion service — a single efficient hop, no exit nodes involved. That's why the onion address often loads faster than clearnet mirrors, especially when mirrors are under heavy load.
💡 The onion address is both the fastest and the most private way to use WeTheNorth.
Tor on Mobile
- Android: "Tor Browser" on Google Play (official Tor Project listing)
- iOS: "Onion Browser" from the App Store
Tor Tips
- Slow page on a clearnet site? Use "New Circuit for this Site" (the padlock/menu icon)
- Keep Tor Browser updated — security fixes matter
- Don't maximize the window — it helps avoid fingerprinting
- You can browse normally AND open onion sites in the same browser
- The onion address is the safest for login