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diff --git a/doc/tor-hidden-service.html b/doc/tor-hidden-service.html index 51b967cef..f25dee52e 100644 --- a/doc/tor-hidden-service.html +++ b/doc/tor-hidden-service.html @@ -200,6 +200,17 @@ configure it to bind only to localhost. You should also figure out what port you're listening on, because you'll use it below. </p> +<p>(The reason we bind the web server only to localhost is to make +sure it isn't publically accessible. If people could get to it directly, +they could confirm that your computer is the one offering the hidden +service.) +</p> + +<p>Once you've got your web server set up, make sure it works: open your +browser and go to "localhost:5222". Once it works, try putting a file +in the main html directory, and make sure it shows up when you access +the site. +</p> <hr /> <a name="three"></a> |