Proxy Configuration for Tor

This document is for specific instructions on configuring individual clients to connect to TripSit IRC via the Tor hidden service. For more information, see How to connect through Tor. For clients not specifically mentioned in this guide, please refer to freenodes guide here

Mirc

1. Open your proxy configuration page (Tools>Options>Connect>Proxy)

2. Input the following details

Connect: Both
Protocol: Socks5
Hostname: 127.0.0.1
Port: 9150

3. Activate the proxy with /firewall -d off

KVIrc

1. Open your proxy configuration page (Settings>Configure KVIrc>Connection>Proxy Hosts)

2. Check "Use Proxy"

3. Click "New Proxy"

4. Input the following details (Username and password should remain blank)

Proxy: Tor
Port: 9150
IP address: 127.0.0.1
Protocol: SOCKSv5

5. Configure the connection to TripSit to use Tor as a proxy (Settings>Configure Servers>fgkjgjce66ymgx2g.onion>Advanced>Connection>Proxy Server>Tor:9150)

HexChat

1. Open your proxy configuration page (Settings>Network>Network Setup)

2. Input the following details under "Proxy Server"

Hostname: 127.0.0.1
Port: 9150
Type: Socks5
Use proxy for: All Connections