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<h3>Services on I2P</h3> <h3>Services on I2P</h3>
<ul class="links"> <ul class="links">
<li class="tidylist"><b>Invisible Internet &amp; Public Web Browsing</b><br>On I2P you can access anonymous websites (aka eepsites) and other services (e.g. ssh over I2p, your own IRC/Jabber server etc.) in addition to being able to host your own services, and you can also access the normal web anonymously via I2P's built-in web proxy. <a href="http://www.i2p2.de/htproxyports.html" target="_blank">Configure your browser</a> to use the <a href="http://proxy.i2p" target="_blank">HTTP proxy</a> at <code>127.0.0.1 port 4444</code>, then browse to an eepsite or a normal, unencrypted <code>http://</code> address. There's <a href="http://echelon.i2p/i2pfox/">I2PFox</a>, a custom build <li class="tidylist"><b>Invisible Internet &amp; Public Web Browsing</b><br>On I2P you can access anonymous websites (aka eepsites) and other services (e.g. ssh over I2p, IRC, Jabber etc.) in addition to being able to host your own services. You can also access the normal web anonymously via I2P's built-in web proxy (aka outproxy). <a href="http://www.i2p2.de/htproxyports.html" target="_blank">Configure your browser</a> to use the <a href="http://proxy.i2p" target="_blank">HTTP proxy</a> at <code>127.0.0.1 port 4444</code>, then browse to an eepsite or a normal, unencrypted <code>http://</code> address. For a pre-configured browser, you may wish to try <a href="http://echelon.i2p/i2pfox/">I2PFox</a>, a custom build
of Firefox tailored especially for I2P, which you might like to investigate for locked-down darknet exploration! <a href="#eepsites">Below</a> we list some of the sites hosted on I2P.</li><li class="tidylist"><b>Anonymous E-Mail</b><br>Postman's I2P-based mail system can be accessed either via <a href="../../../../../../susimail/">I2P's built-in webmail</a> of Firefox security hardened and tailored especially for I2P. <a href="#eepsites">Below</a> we list some of the sites hosted on I2P.</li><li class="tidylist"><b>Anonymous E-Mail</b><br>Postman's I2P-based mail system can be accessed either via <a href="../../../../../../susimail/">I2P's built-in webmail</a>
(aka susimail) or using any mail client that supports smtp and pop3. (aka susimail) or using any mail client that supports smtp and pop3.
Accounts can send and receive mail from the normal internet. For an Accounts can send and receive mail from the normal internet. For an
account, visit <a href="http://hq.postman.i2p/" target="_blank">hq.postman.i2p</a>. Additionally, <a href="http://i2pbote.i2p/" target="_blank">I2P-Bote</a> is a new serverless, end-to-end encrypted e-mail system providing a web account, visit <a href="http://hq.postman.i2p/" target="_blank">hq.postman.i2p</a>. Additionally, <a href="http://i2pbote.i2p/" target="_blank">I2P-Bote</a> is a new serverless, end-to-end encrypted e-mail system providing a web
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<li class="tidylist"><b>Anonymous Chat</b><br>Start your IRC client (e.g. Chatzilla, Pidgin, XChat) <li class="tidylist"><b>Anonymous Chat</b><br>Start your IRC client (e.g. Chatzilla, Pidgin, XChat)
and connect to the <a href="irc://127.0.0.1:6668/i2p">server</a> at <code>127.0.0.1 port 6668</code>. You do not need to configure a proxy in your IRC client; I2P provides you with a local IRC tunnel (configured in your IRC client as an IRC server or remote host). Your local I2P IRC tunnel on <code>localhost:6668</code> will direct you to one of two IRC servers hosted on I2P by Postman and Badger, but neither you nor they know where the other is, and your mom, ISP or government is unable to intercept your conversation! Once you're there, <code>#i2p-help</code>,<code>#i2p</code>,<code>#i2p-chat</code> and <code>#i2p-dev</code> are just a few of the available channels you may wish to /join. There's also an I2P-based <a href="http://echelon.i2p/qti2pmessenger">Instant Messenger</a> for unmonitorable and uncensorable anonymous chat, as well as alternative IRC servers, Jabber servers, website-based chat etc. And of course you're entirely free to run your own servers over I2P in whatever flavor you choose (both udp and tcp are provisioned in I2P).</li> and connect to the <a href="irc://127.0.0.1:6668/i2p">server</a> at <code>127.0.0.1 port 6668</code>. You do not need to configure a proxy in your IRC client; I2P provides you with a local IRC tunnel (configured in your IRC client as an IRC server or remote host). Your local I2P IRC tunnel on <code>localhost:6668</code> will direct you to one of two IRC servers hosted on I2P by Postman and Badger, but neither you nor they know where the other is, and your mom, ISP or government is unable to intercept your conversation! Once you're there, <code>#i2p-help</code>,<code>#i2p</code>,<code>#i2p-chat</code> and <code>#i2p-dev</code> are just a few of the available channels you may wish to /join. There's also an I2P-based <a href="http://echelon.i2p/qti2pmessenger">Instant Messenger</a> for unmonitorable and uncensorable anonymous chat, as well as alternative IRC servers, Jabber servers, website-based chat etc. And of course you're entirely free to run your own servers over I2P in whatever flavor you choose (both udp and tcp are provisioned in I2P).</li>
<li class="tidylist"><b>Forums &amp; Blogging</b><br><a href="http://syndie.i2p2.de/" target="_blank">Syndie</a> is a distributed forum and blogging platform for I2P [Needs developers!]. There's also an I2P plugin port of the Java-based <a href="http://pebble.sourceforge.net/" target="_blank">pebble</a> blogging platform ported to I2P by zzz, available on <a href="http://i2plugins.i2p" target="_blank">i2plugins.i2p</a>. And, of course, all normal blogging, forum and cms software will run over I2P, though you're advised to take extra precautions with security when setting up and to keep all associated software (e.g. Php, MySql, Python, Apache) up to date and locked-down! Also, there are quite a few forums running on I2P in various languages; see <a href="#eepsites">below</a> for some suggestions.</li> <li class="tidylist"><b>Forums &amp; Blogging</b><br><a href="http://syndie.i2p2.de/" target="_blank">Syndie</a> is a distributed forum and blogging platform for I2P [Needs developers!]. There's also an I2P plugin port of the Java-based <a href="http://pebble.sourceforge.net/" target="_blank">pebble</a> blogging platform ported to I2P by zzz, available on <a href="http://i2plugins.i2p" target="_blank">i2plugins.i2p</a>. And, of course, all normal blogging, forum and cms software will run over I2P, though you're advised to take extra precautions with security when setting up and to keep all associated software (e.g. Php, MySql, Python, Apache) up to date and locked-down! Also, there are quite a few forums running on I2P in various languages; see <a href="#eepsites">below</a> for some suggestions.</li>
<a name="plugins"></a><li class="tidylist"><b>Plugins for I2P</b><br>Extend the usefulness of I2P by installing plugins& blogging, chatting, file sharing and other plugins have already been written or ported and await your <a href="http://i2plugins.i2p/plugins/" target="_blank">installation</a>! Browse the plugins and related info at <a href="http://i2plugins.i2p" target="_blank">i2plugins.i2p</a>. If you're a <a href="http://i2plugins.i2p/developers/" target="_blank">developer</a>, a complete language-agnostic framework for writing your own plugins is provided with <a href="http://www.i2p2.i2p/plugins.html" target="_blank">documentation</a>; I2P plugins can be coded in any language.</li> <a name="plugins"></a><li class="tidylist"><b>Plugins for I2P</b><br>Extend the usefulness of I2P by installing plugins&hellip; blogging, chatting, file sharing and other plugins have already been written or ported and await your <a href="http://i2plugins.i2p/plugins/" target="_blank">installation</a>! Browse the plugins and related info at <a href="http://i2plugins.i2p" target="_blank">i2plugins.i2p</a>. If you're a <a href="http://i2plugins.i2p/developers/" target="_blank">developer</a>, a complete language-agnostic framework for writing your own plugins is provided with <a href="http://www.i2p2.i2p/plugins.html" target="_blank">documentation</a>; I2P plugins can be coded in any language.</li>
<br></ul> <br></ul>
<h3>Anonymous Encrypted Webserving on I2P</h3> <h3>Anonymous Encrypted Webserving on I2P</h3>
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<h2>Troubleshooting &amp; Further Assistance</h2><a name="trouble"></a> <h2>Troubleshooting &amp; Further Assistance</h2><a name="trouble"></a>
<ul class="links"> <ul class="links">
<li class="tidylist"><b>Be Patient!</b><br>I2P may be slow to start the first time, as it searches for peers. The longer your I2P router is running, the better it will perform, so try and keep your router on as long as you can, 24/7 if possible! If, after 30 minutes, your <i>Active: [connected/recent]</i> count still has less than 10 peers, or your total number of <i>Integrated</i> peers is less than 5, there are several things you can do to check for problems: <li class="tidylist"><b>Be Patient!</b><br>I2P may be slow to integrate into network the first time you run it as it bootstraps into the network and learns of additional peers. The longer your I2P router is running, the better it will perform, so try and keep your router on as long as you can, 24/7 if possible! If, after 30 minutes, your <i>Active: [connected/recent]</i> count still has less than 10 peers, or your total number of <i>Integrated</i> peers is less than 5, there are several things you can do to check for problems:
</li> </li>
<li class="tidylist"><b>Check your Configuration &amp; Bandwidth Allocation</b><br>I2P functions best when you can accurately reflect the speed of your network connection in the <a href="/config">bandwidth configuration section</a>. By default I2P is configured with some fairly conservative values that will not suit many use cases, so please take time to review these settings and correct where necessary. The more bandwidth you allocate, <i>specifically</i> upstream bandwidth, the more you will benefit from the network. <li class="tidylist"><b>Check your Configuration &amp; Bandwidth Allocation</b><br>I2P functions best when you can accurately reflect the speed of your network connection in the <a href="/config">bandwidth configuration section</a>. By default I2P is configured with some fairly conservative values that will not suit many use cases, so please take time to review these settings and correct where necessary. The more bandwidth you allocate, <i>specifically</i> upstream bandwidth, the more you will benefit from the network.
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