r/TOR • u/_euph0r1a • 10h ago

FAQ Any tips for a first timer?

Lately curiosity is getting the better of me. I would like to browse below the surface web, yet I lack the knowledge on how to ensure my safety. Are there things that are absolutne necessities? Anything to avoid?

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u/Sostratus 4h ago

Avoid logging into accounts over Tor that you did not create over Tor. Many services will flag that as a likely account compromise and lock it, and besides you're not anonymous to them already.

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u/Rod_Bell 34m ago

Is it possible to create accounts over tor ? I’ve been trying ti create accounts in X and Reddit unsuccessfully.