# Presentation of "OnionShare" Software
OnionShare is free software that allows you to share files anonymously and securely using the Tor network. The name "OnionShare" refers to the onion, which is the symbol of the Tor network, and to fil

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02-19-2023, 09:21 AM
OnionShare is free software that allows you to share files anonymously and securely using the Tor network. The name "OnionShare" refers to the onion, which is the symbol of the Tor network, and to file sharing.
The way OnionShare works is simple: the user selects the file or folder he or she wants to share, then the software generates a unique and secure web address, accessible only to those who have that address. The user can then send this address to the person with whom they wish to share the files. That person must use a Tor-enabled web browser to access the address and download the files. Shared files are stored temporarily on a Tor server, which is configured to be deleted after a certain period of time, to ensure the user's anonymity and security.
OnionShare is especially useful for people who need to share files confidentially, such as journalists, activists, whistleblowers, or lawyers. It can also be used by individuals to share files with friends or family members securely and without the need to use third-party file storage services, which can sometimes lack security and privacy.
For hosting websites, OnionShare uses static website technology, which are websites that do not require a web server to run. OnionShare allows the user to create a static website from HTML, CSS and JavaScript files, and share it via the Tor network. In this way, the user can host a website anonymously and without the need for advanced technical knowledge.
As for the chat features, OnionShare uses the XMPP (Jabber) instant messaging protocol to allow the user to chat anonymously and securely. The user can create a Jabber account on an XMPP server, and then use OnionShare to connect to their Jabber account and chat online with other Jabber users anonymously.
These features allow OnionShare to be a complete tool for secure, anonymous online communication, with the ability to share files, host a web site, and chat online via a Tor network. This makes it a very useful tool for people who need to communicate confidentially, such as journalists, activists, whistleblowers or people living under authoritarian regimes.
In short, OnionShare is a simple and effective tool for sharing files, hosting a website temporarily, and chatting anonymously and securely using the Tor network.
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