How to Install OnionShare on OpenBSD

OnionShare is a free, open-source tool used for securely and anonymously sharing files and information over the internet. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of OnionShare on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure that you have the following:

• An OpenBSD installation with an internet connection
• Access to the root user account or an account with sudo privileges
• A terminal emulator

Installation

1. Update the package index on OpenBSD by running the following command:

$ doas pkg_add -u

2. Install Tor, a necessary dependency for OnionShare, by running the following command:

$ doas pkg_add tor

3. Install the OnionShare package by running the following command:

$ doas pkg_add onionshare

4. Start Tor by running the following command:

$ doas rcctl enable tor; doas rcctl start tor

5. Check the status of Tor by running the following command:

$ doas rcctl status tor

You should see a message indicating that Tor is running.

6. Launch OnionShare by running the following command:

$ onionshare

You should see a message indicating that OnionShare has been successfully launched.

Usage

Once OnionShare has been successfully installed, you can use it to share files and information over the internet. To do this:

1. Launch OnionShare by running the following command:

$ onionshare

2. Click on the "Add Folder" button to select the folder you want to share.

3. Click on the "Start Sharing" button to start sharing the folder.

4. You will be provided with a URL that you can share with anyone you want to access the shared folder.

5. To stop sharing, click on the "Stop Sharing" button.

Conclusion

OnionShare is a powerful tool that can be used to share files and information securely and anonymously. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily install and use OnionShare on OpenBSD.