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Re: Bitcoin core over Tor
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nc50lc
on 16/02/2025, 04:03:07 UTC
I've been configuring both torrc and bitcoin.conf with no success.
Whatever you set in those, it's already good enough since Bitnodes can connect to your node.
For more details, go to your other thread.

I'm trying to run bitcoin core with Tor. I've been configuring both torrc and bitcoin.conf with no success. I get the .onion and outbound connections, but no inbound connections. -snip-
One of the ways I get an inbound connection is to activate UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) on the router that I use and activate the UPnP option in the Network settings in Bitcoin Core. Here is an example of the results:
That'll work in other connections but since he's already connecting via Tor, that should be enough to get inbound connections without the compromise of UPnP.
Bitnode's positive "reachable" result is already a strong confirmation that his node is capable of inbound connections.
It's just other nodes could not find his node at the moment.

He also has a similar topic in Technical Support board for those who are interested: /index.php?topic=5531153.msg65066650#msg65066650