Access Guide — Censored Networks

Step-by-step workflow for reaching BlackOps mirrors when direct Tor bootstrap fails. Content is informational — verify all hostnames via PGP before use.

Prerequisites

Install Tor Browser from torproject.org or a supported mobile client (Orbot, Onion Browser). Do not resize the Tor Browser window — default size reduces fingerprinting surface.

Bootstrap sequence

1. Launch Tor Browser and wait for circuit establishment.
2. If bootstrap stalls below 15%, configure a pluggable transport bridge.
3. Paste a verified v3 hostname from the Mirrors page.
4. Confirm landing-page signatures when the destination publishes signed material.

Transport selection

obfs4 disguises Tor as random bytes. snowflake routes through volunteer WebRTC proxies. meek-azure tunnels via CDN HTTPS fronts suitable for corporate networks.