<p>Yes, since version 0.7 this is possible with the reference client.</p>

<p>See the documentation about tor: <a href="https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/blob/master/doc/tor.md" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/blob/master/doc/tor.md</a></p>

<p>EDIT: also see <a href="https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Fallback_Nodes#Tor_nodes" rel="nofollow">https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Fallback_Nodes#Tor_nodes</a> for a list of published onion nodes. The explanation on that site should be updated to reflected the built-in support for onion addresses since 0.7.0, though.</p>

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2018-02-10T07:29:58.217Z
There is a current setup guide for Bitcoin Core and Tor available on Bitcoin.SE [here](https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/70069/how-can-i-setup-bitcoin-to-be-anonymous-with-tor).
Willtech
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2012-09-25T10:27:50.907Z
2015-02-23T21:41:23.873Z
2015-02-23T21:41:23.873Z
Pieter Wuille
<p>Is it possible for a Bitcoin server to have a <a href="https://security.stackexchange.com/q/11727/396">.onion ToR address</a>?  </p>

<p>If so, are there any in existence today?</p>

<p>(Note: this is an alternative to hiding addresses via the <a href="https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/4810/1878">Azure Service Bus</a>)</p>

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2015-02-24T13:07:11.040Z
Note: "Bitcoin Server" is generally referred to as a Bitcoin Node or Full Node. (nitpicking, just to clarify)
Jannes
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2012-09-25T16:39:30.160Z
Although I accepted Pieter's answer, I'm still interested in finding .onion addresses that are available.  Please them as an answer if you know of any.
makerofthings7
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Can a Bitcoin server have a .onion ToR address?
makerofthings7
# Can a Bitcoin server have a .onion ToR address?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-09-24)

Is it possible for a Bitcoin server to have a [.onion ToR address](https://security.stackexchange.com/q/11727/396)?

If so, are there any in existence today?

(Note: this is an alternative to hiding addresses via the [Azure Service Bus](https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/4810/1878))

**Tags:** tor, privacy

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Although I accepted username_2's answer, I'm still interested in finding .onion addresses that are available.  Please them as an answer if you know of any.  
> **username_1**: Note: "Bitcoin Server" is generally referred to as a Bitcoin Node or Full Node. (nitpicking, just to clarify)  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2012-09-25. Score: 5 | Accepted answer

Yes, since version 0.7 this is possible with the reference client.

See the documentation about tor: <https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/blob/master/doc/tor.md>

EDIT: also see <https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Fallback_Nodes#Tor_nodes> for a list of published onion nodes. The explanation on that site should be updated to reflected the built-in support for onion addresses since 0.7.0, though.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: There is a current setup guide for Bitcoin Core and Tor available on Bitcoin.SE [here](https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/70069/how-can-i-setup-bitcoin-to-be-anonymous-with-tor).  

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