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README.md

snowflake-torproxy-service

Automated Tor Snowflake Source Download, Building, and service install for Tor Snowflake Proxy (starts every boot under default 'snowflake' user)

Single command install on any Linux device (phones, singleboard computer, laptop, servers etc)

RUN install.sh FROM TERMINAL INSIDE snowflake-tor-service DIR

PURPOSE

Yet another option for running Tor Snowflake Proxy (dedicated standalone service).

The install.sh script is a fully automated installer, now offering 'upgrade' as an option.

Turn any (systemd based) Linux distribution device into a dedicated Tor Snowflake Proxy to help internet censored users connect to Tor.

(there are other options like the Tor Snowflake docker - this is just yet another option for users)

REQUIREMENTS

Golang (install this first or you won't be able to build the source)
systemd based Linux distro (for boot / service)

GET STARTED HERE

FIRST Make Sure Golang Is Installed On Your System (To Build)

Get Golang On Debian Based Distro:

apt install golang

Get Golang On Arch Based Distro (EndeavourOS, Manjaro, Artix, Arch):

pacman -S golang

NEXT: Download This (snowflake-tor-service)

LOCATION 1: Download From Gitea Onion - http://gg6zxtreajiijztyy5g6bt5o6l3qu32nrg7eulyemlhxwwl6enk6ghad.onion/RightToPrivacy/snowflake-tor-service

Or:

git clone: https://github.com/RightToPrivacy/snowflake-tor-service.git

NEXT RUN:

cd snowflake-tor-service

sudo bash install.sh

That's it. In a couple minutes (or less) you should have a running Tor Snowflake Proxy service.

IMPORTANT: Make Sure You Are Inside Download Directory Before Running: sudo bash install.sh

Enjoy helping users around the world connect to Tor

COMMANDS (POST INSTALL)

STARTING SNOWFLAKE (install.sh automatically starts for you):

sudo systemctl start snowflake.service

STOPPING SNOWFLAKE:

sudo systemctl stop snowflake.service

RESTART SNOWFLAKE PROXY:

sudo systemctl restart snowflake.service

DISABLE SNOWFLAKE PROXY SERVICE (prevents starting at boot):

sudo systemctl disable snowflake.service

CHECK YOUR SNOWFLAKE PROXY STATUS:

sudo systemctl status snowflake.service

(every hour you should see connections, data relayed in status)

UPGRADE (initial revision)

FIRST: move into snowflake-tor-service dir with install.sh (from terminal)

NEXT RUN:

sudo bash install.sh upgrade

LOGFILE (BY DEFAULT) IN: /home/snowflake/snow.log

Video Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUVY-SzlxAM

Blog Post: https://bmc.link/politictech/fully-automated-tor-snowflake-proxy-server-installer-any-linux-device

CONTACT

righttoprivacy[at]i2pmail.org righttoprivacy[at]tutanota.com

Donate Tor Project: https://donate.torproject.org

Tor Project Standalone Snowflake: http://xmrhfasfg5suueegrnc4gsgyi2tyclcy5oz7f5drnrodmdtob6t2ioyd.onion/relay/setup/snowflake/standalone/index.html

Tor Snowflake Survival Guide: https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/anti-censorship/team/-/wikis/Survival-Guides/Snowflake-Bridge-Survival-Guide#standalone-proxy-go-instances