Only download routing software from verified, official platforms. Do not use third-party mirrors or unverified app stores.

Both the user and the website host can remain anonymous.

[User Browser] │ ▼ [Entry Node] --> (Encrypts layer 1: Knows who you are, not where you are going) │ ▼ [Middle Node] --> (Encrypts layer 2: Completely blind intermediary) │ ▼ [Rendezvous] --> (Meets the hidden service traffic halfway) │ ▼ [Onion Service Host]

: Torrent applications bypass browser proxy settings and expose your real IP address to the public peer swarm, while heavily congesting the Tor network.