Onion hosting refers to hosting websites accessible through the Tor network via .onion addresses. Unlike clearnet websites that expose the server's IP address, onion sites operate as Tor hidden services where both the server and the visitor remain anonymous. The server's location and identity are concealed by the Tor protocol.
Onion hosting is used by journalists publishing sensitive material, whistleblowing platforms, privacy-focused services, research projects, and anyone who needs to operate a website without revealing the server's physical location. Major organizations including The New York Times, BBC, Facebook, and DuckDuckGo maintain .onion versions of their sites.
AnubizHost onion hosting provides the server infrastructure to run .onion websites with the performance, reliability, and privacy that these sensitive use cases demand. Our servers are pre-configured for Tor hidden services, reducing setup time from hours to minutes.