Start9 Docs User Manual Connecting Remotely

Connecting Remotely¶

You can connect to your server and installed services from anywhere in the world, privately and anonymously, by using their unique Tor (.onion) URLs.

It is not currently supported to access your server and its installed services using a VPN. This functionality is coming in the next major release of StartOS.

Note

It is normal for Tor connections to be slow or unreliable at times

Running Tor on Your Phone/Computer (Recommended)¶

Linux
Mac
Windows
Android
iOS

Using the Tor Browser¶

Using the official Tor Browser allows you to access .onion URLs without additional configuration. However, accessing clearnet (.com, .org, ect) websites will also be routed over Tor, making them slower, and .local URLs cannot be accessed at all.

Linux, Mac, Windows, Android: Download Tor Browser
iOS: lacks a well-functioning Tor Browser. We recommend following the guide above.