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Configuration tool

Description

The onionbalance-config tool is the fastest way to generate the necessary keys and config files to get your onion service up and running.

$ onionbalance-config

When called without any arguments, the config generator will run in an interactive mode and prompt for user input.

The master directory should be stored on the management server while the other instance directories should be transferred to the respective backend servers.

Files

  • master/config.yaml: This is the configuration file that is used my the Onionbalance management server.

  • master/<ONION_ADDRESS>.key: The private key which will become the public address and identity for your onion service. It is essential that you keep this key secure.

  • master/torrc-server: A sample Tor configuration file which can be used with the Tor instance running on the management server (v2-only).

  • srv/torrc-instance: A sample Tor config file which contains the Tor HiddenService* options needed for your backend Tor instance (v2-only).

  • srv/<ONION_ADDRESS>/private_key: Directory containing the private key for your backend onion service instance. This key is less critical as it can be rotated if lost or compromised (v2-only).