Tor hidden services

Tor hidden services are websites or services accessible only through the Tor network, which anonymizes both users and providers. Unlike regular websites with recognizable addresses, hidden services have special .onion addresses that conceal their location and identity. This setup ensures privacy and censorship resistance, making it difficult for anyone to trace the service back to its hosting server or identify its operators. Hidden services are used for various purposes, from secure communication to preserving privacy in restrictive environments. They rely on the Tor network’s encryption and routing to provide a confidential and anonymous environment for both users and service providers.