>> WHAT IS TAILS?

Tails (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) is a portable OS that runs from USB. It leaves no traces and routes all traffic through Tor automatically.

  • [AMNESIC] Forgets everything on shutdown
  • [PORTABLE] Runs from USB on any computer
  • [TOR] All connections go through Tor
  • [SECURE] Pre-configured for maximum security

>> INSTALLATION

[REQUIREMENTS]

  • USB drive (8GB minimum, 16GB recommended)
  • Another computer or USB for initial download
  • 64-bit processor (most modern computers)

[STEP 1] DOWNLOAD

Download from tails.net - verify the signature!

[STEP 2] CREATE USB

Use balenaEtcher or Tails Installer to write the image to USB.

[STEP 3] BOOT

Restart computer, enter BIOS/Boot menu (F12, F2, ESC), select USB drive.

>> PERSISTENT STORAGE

Tails can optionally save encrypted data between sessions:

  • [PGP KEYS] Save your encryption keys
  • [BOOKMARKS] Keep TorZon links saved
  • [WALLETS] Store Electrum/Monero wallets
  • [PASSWORDS] KeePassXC database

[!] Use strong passphrase for persistence!

>> PRO TIP

Tails + TorZon = Maximum security. Use public WiFi for additional anonymity.