How to Access the Dark Web? [Effective Guide 2020]

Using the World Wide Web is a public tool to use, as it contains 4% of the internet content. Next comes, the Deep web it contains 90% of the internet content which is not accessible by the public, as it stores all the Government Resources, Academic Information and many more. After that comes the Dark Web, only 6% of the Internet content is stored and which needs special tools as well as a process to access. So this is a small guide that can help you to access the Dark Web. For more information on how to get on the dark web, go through the below.

Dark Web is the deepest corner of the internet that stores different illegal data as well as information. Therefore, the Dark web is kept hidden on purpose from the hands of the public. However, the Websites and data on this website typically need special tools. There are marketplaces that are involved in illegal goods selling or buying such as narcotics, stolen credit card numbers and firearms.

Though the Dark Web has notoriously gained a reputation. Furthermore, there are a number of legitimate reasons to get into the Dark Web. Basically, the CBI and the FBI use encrypted internet protocols to stay updated and monitor corruption.

Should you Visit the Dark Web?

With all the information about the Dark web in the above, practically, it of no use to get into the Dark Web. As for most of you, there’s no reason to get into the Dark Web, unless you do not care about your privacy or also if you are doing anything that really needs you to be anonymous. And these things include private official things such as reporting on repressive items or any crime syndicates or if you are trying to bypass state censorship. However, there is no real reason to get logged into the Dark Web.

As the Dark Web is so Secret then how does anyone finds information?

If this question hits your mind, then it is really a quite good question. Well, the answer to this question is Reddit. People put their guidelines and methods for newcomers. Apart from that, there are few websites on the open web, certain Wikis that for destinations on the Tor network. And these links will simply put you in prison. That is why we are not mentioning any names or links.

The only way to understand that the link is leading to Dark Web, you will see an onion extension beside it. And this onion means that you will a TOR browser in the system to open it. TOR is basically Thin Onion Routing, it is the Browser that leads you to the Dark Web.

Stepping into the Dark Web:

You should know that the Dark web is not a single centralized place, just like any other surface web on the internet. It is scattered across the world and takes information from every corner of the world. So this guide will instruct you on how to access the dark web. To get into the Dark Web you need to go through the SIlk road, which is an online Black Market and also the first platform to allow the Darknet market.

To access the Dark web you need tools such as The Onion Router, TOR that is an open Source project which was developed by the Firefox-Fork web browser. The TOR actually, allows you to access the darknet by confusing the IP address thus unable to get detected. Apart from that, the TOR Project can also be made changes in the Linux as it has the Developer mode. 

Step 1: Making the Plan

As mentioned above, there can be plenty of reasons to access the Dark Web. Apart from that, Big Enterprises, as well as the SBMs, use the portals to monitor the stolen corporate account information in the Dark Web. In addition to that, many individuals might want to monitor dark websites for evidence of identity theft from their servers. Facebook’s encrypted site which is located at facebookcorewwwi.onion. Usually, it is a feature-rich method of accessing the social network by using end-to-end encryption for more security.

• Before accessing the Dark Web, you need to set goals, make a proper plan as well as stay concentrated. As if there are any legal issues, you should have the proper information behind the logging into the Dark Web. For instance, if you are a journalist or a reporter, and have an urge to make communication with sources or email, and encrypted communication then you have to look for the Silk Road-type
• Connect with the TOR and Tails and log in to the Dark Web.
• Once your Work is done, log off from them and then safely disconnect from the TOR and Tails.

Step 2: Use a New USB Flash Drive

So, to maintain the safe side of the privacy of the computer, you should use a USB Flash Drive. Buy a new USB Flash Drive, now connect to the system. Thereafter, install all the TOR and the Tails directly in the Flash Drive. This is an important step as it ensures that the files in the PC are safely kept with no harm in the system files or the private files. A simple 8GB USB flash drive is enough to use for the installation process.

Step 3: Preparation of the System

It is better to use a fresh and new laptop. Though if you want to use an old laptop then you can format and reinstall the Operating System you prefer. However, if you do not have any option then you can simply use the system that you have. Perhaps, follow the instructions provided below.

• It is better to keep all the Critical and local files in another place, or taking a backup of these files.
• The most important of all is to make sure that the hardware you have is optimized and a malware-free harddrive.

Alternate Method: Install a disposable OS or Virtual Machine in the System

Apart from the above two steps, you can also use a disposable Operating system or a Virtual Machine. However, we strongly, recommend using the VM in the system. Virtual MAchine lets you install another Operating system in your PC. For Instance, if you are using a Windows operating system you can simply install another OS in the same machine. Then you can access the Dark Web.

Step 4: Download the Appropriate Browser

The next step that you need to follow is to download the appropriate browser to access the Dark Web. Best if you go with the TOR or The Tails. However, both are available in the TOR project. Perhaps, it is better if you download the browser from their official website.  Once you have downloaded the Browser launch and follow the onscreen instructions to properly set the Browser.

Alternate Method: Install a VPN

However, before you install the Browser you need to change the IP address of the system. Thus you can use a VPN service in the system. Why use the VPN service? Well, you can access any content on the internet unless it is illegal. However, most of the things on the Dark Web are illegal so it is preferred to use a VPN service. However, there are some Pros and Cons of using the VPN service over TOR.

Pros:

• So if you trust your Internet Service Provider, but not the VPN provider then you can go for it.
• You might not know but it can bypass all the blocked TOR nodes in the Dark web.

Cons:

• Unfortunately, your Internet Service Provider can see that you are accessing the Dark Web content.
• It can lead to susceptible to end-to-end timing attacks in the system.

Step 5: Browsing Safely

The next thing you need is the search engines that will let you search and go through the Dark Web. Here, we have provided some of the secured and best search engines.

a. DuckDuckGo: You can access it from the clear web as well. Though the best thing about it is that it does not track any of your searches in the Dark web.

• Torch: It is considered to be the first search engine of the Dark Web. The Torch has millions of databases in its server. Besides, it also comes with recommendations.

• Hidden Wiki: This is the Dark Web Wikipedia version, Apart from that, it basically emphasizes a lot of illegal activities like human trafficking, drugs, and other things that are available in the darkest corner of the Dark Web.

Summing Up:

That is all with the instructions for you for how to access the dark web, you have to go through the above said instructions step by step precisely. Also, make sure that you do not fall in any Wrong pit of the Dark Web.