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GHOST ghost@nostrplebs.com 2 months ago
This step by step guide walks you through how to set up a #private OnionMail account using #Tor. If you’ve ever wanted an anonymous email service that doesn’t log or profile you, this is the fastest way to get it running.
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How to Set Up a Private OnionMail Account | Free Anonymous Email Guide (2025)
Learn how to create your own free private email address using OnionMail over Tor. This simple step-by-step guide shows you how to install, configur...

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ruralrobbie 2 months ago
This is better than some of his other stuff. But he missed a few things: OnionMail server configurations vary. Not all instances use POP3 on port 110 or SMTP on port 25 with STARTTLS; some require SSL/TLS on ports 995 (POP3S) or 465 (SMTPS). Consult each server’s configuration page / directory entry and apply those parameters. Tor Browser alone does not expose a system-wide SOCKS5 proxy, so Thunderbird cannot route traffic through Tor by default. Consider running the Tor service (Tor Expert Bundle or tor daemon) and configure the client to use 127.0.0.1:9050 (SOCKS5). STARTTLS support on .onion services is inconsistent and oft replaced with self‑signed or plaintext connections. Confirm certificate validity and opt for native SSL/TLS or end‑to‑end encryption. Finally, depending on your chosen server, both POP3 and IMAP may be supported.
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