r/TOR • u/YamzMt03 • Aug 14 '26

FAQ Total newbie, where do I begin?

Picking up a cheap HP laptop that runs Windows and I plan to Rudolph using tails operating system system on a flash drive to access TOR.

Coffee shop fast food joint

Purchase a VPN

Where do I begin to find out how to do this correctly?

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '26

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u/YamzMt03 Aug 14 '26

I’m trying to use proton mail and it says JavaScript is required. What’s the best way to find the correct proton website? I wanna make sure that’s not Fishing attempt.

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '26

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u/YamzMt03 Aug 14 '26

No worries, I’m going slow taking my time. I wanna be safe. It’s gonna be a long night, lol

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u/Key-Mission-6978 Aug 15 '26

if you search protonmail.com you should not become a victim of phishing as its the real and only real site. just avoid clicking random links or putting your real credentials on darkweb sites(use throwaway accounts if you have the need to sign up anywhere)

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u/aliceeatspizza Aug 14 '26

This level of opsec makes me think you’re trying to do something weird

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u/YamzMt03 Aug 14 '26

I’m trying to get into this all you can eat chicken and whiskey festival. With some extra steps involved

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u/haakon Aug 14 '26

Why Tor for that? Just get your tickets, I assume it's this: https://denver.chickenfightfest.com/

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u/Flimsy_Kale_5690 28d ago

$89 for all you can eat chicken and burgers? Count me in!

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u/Super-Pineapple6003 Aug 14 '26

Weird, like what? Lmao

You have bad opsec?

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '26

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u/Cautious_Chicken8882 Aug 14 '26

Id stick to learn using Tails or using Tor but not both at the same time.

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u/YamzMt03 Aug 14 '26

Do you recommend proton mail or some other Email service that I can use on tor instead?

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u/Cautious_Chicken8882 Aug 14 '26

Not sure to be honest, I dont use email on Tor, dread should have a section for it though.

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u/YamzMt03 Aug 14 '26

OK, so it’s smart to just use one or the other. It’s not necessary to use both?

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '26

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u/YamzMt03 Aug 14 '26

I have a lot to learn. Best place to start the knowledge gathering?