Because sometimes, your messages deserve a cloak of anonymity.
This PowerShell script helps you:
- Install the Tor Expert Bundle if it’s not already on your PC, so you can run Tor without fuss.
- Start Tor as a background process, giving you a local SOCKS5 proxy at
127.0.0.1:9050. - Create a Telegram shortcut on your Desktop with a custom Tor icon, making it easy to launch Telegram.
- Provide simple, clear instructions on how to configure Telegram's proxy settings to use Tor.
While Telegram is secure, routing it through Tor adds a layer of privacy by obscuring your IP address and network location. This can be crucial for:
- Privacy enthusiasts: Who want to keep their digital footprint minimal.
- Journalists and activists: Who need to bypass censorship and protect sources.
- Anyone in restrictive environments: Where communication can be monitored or blocked.
- The script checks if Tor is installed, if not, it downloads and extracts the Tor Expert Bundle.
- It launches Tor silently in the background as a local SOCKS5 proxy.
- It creates a Telegram Desktop shortcut that uses your custom Tor icon.
- It shows clear instructions to configure Telegram to connect through the Tor proxy.
- Tor can slow down your connection, that's the price for anonymity.
- Always verify that Tor is running and proxy settings are correctly applied.
- Understand your local laws about using Tor and proxies.
- This script does not modify Telegram internals; proxy settings must be enabled manually as explained.
Clone this repo, open PowerShell as Administrator, and run the script. Then follow the on-screen instructions to enable the SOCKS5 proxy inside Telegram:
- Server:
127.0.0.1 - Port:
9050 - No username or password needed.
Privacy is a right, and sometimes you have to take extra steps to keep it. This project is a simple but powerful way to add Tor anonymity to your everyday Telegram chats. Stay safe, stay private, and happy messaging! 🕵️♂️🗨️🔒
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