How to Install OnionShare on Windows 11

OnionShare is an open-source tool that allows you to securely and anonymously share files over the internet. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of OnionShare on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we start, you should ensure that you have the following:

Installation

Follow these steps to install OnionShare on Windows 11:

  1. Open your web browser and go to the OnionShare GitHub page at https://github.com/onionshare/onionshare.

  2. Click on the green Code button and select Download ZIP.

  3. Extract the ZIP file to a location of your choice.

  4. Open the extracted folder and double-click the onionshare.exe file to launch OnionShare.

  5. Windows Defender might block OnionShare from running, click on More info and then click Run anyway.

  6. The OnionShare window will open, and you can start sharing files anonymously.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OnionShare on Windows 11.

Conclusion

OnionShare is a useful tool for securely sharing files over the internet, and now you know how to install it on your Windows 11 operating system. You can use OnionShare to share any kind of files, from text documents to multimedia files, without worrying about your privacy and security.

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