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Introduction

This is an esoteric subject and the instructions are probably unnecessary -- advanced users only!

File Transfer might be a far simpler alternative.

Prerequisite Knowledge

• Stream Isolation: Basic Knowledge
• Disable Stream Isolation

Instructions

The following example uses ssh, but it could be replaced with something else.

If ssh is utilized, its setup on the host (such as public key setup) and related issues are out of scope for this documentation and are considered prerequisite knowledge. This wiki chapter is focused on connectivity and not server configuration details.

• These instructions only apply to Whonix-Gateway ™.
• Whonix-Workstation ™ is currently Undocumented. It would likely require a complex setup and pose a high risk of clearnet leaks; see footnote. Instead of using these instructions it is recommended to consider SSH / SSHFS (ssh file system) into Whonix-Gateway ™, SSH / SSHFS into Whonix-Workstation ™, and SSHFS into Whonix-Workstation ™.

On the Host

Install the server software. Note: ssh is used as an example but can be replaced with alternatives.

Install package(s) ssh.

A. Update the package lists and upgrade the system.

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

B. Install the ssh package(s).

Using apt command line parameter --no-install-recommends is in most cases optional.

sudo apt install --no-install-recommends ssh

C. Done.

The procedure of installing package(s) ssh is complete.

Inside the VM

Install the client software. Note: openssh-client is used as an example but can be replaced with alternatives.

1. Install openssh-client.

Install package(s) openssh-client.

A. Update the package lists and upgrade the system.

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

B. Install the openssh-client package(s).

Using apt command line parameter --no-install-recommends is in most cases optional.

sudo apt install --no-install-recommends openssh-client

C. Done.

The procedure of installing package(s) openssh-client is complete.

2. Optional: Create a persistent home folder for user clearnet.

sudo usermod -d /home/clearnet clearnet

sudo mkhomedir_helper clearnet

3. Open a shell under user clearnet.

sudo -u clearnet bash

4. Permanently disable stream isolation or temporarily circumvent stream isolation.

Syntax:

client-software ip-address

In the following example, note:

• Replace ssh with the desired client software.
• Replace the IP 192.168.1.0 with the actual local LAN IP of the host.
• Drop .anondist-orig if the command is not uwt-wrapped by default.

ssh.anondist-orig 192.168.1.0

Troubleshooting

• A configured host firewall might block connections to the service.

See Also

• Host a Bridge or Tor Relay
• Ports

Footnotes

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