>> WHONIX GUIDE

[ADVANCED] Desktop operating system designed for advanced security and privacy.

>> WHAT IS WHONIX?

Whonix consists of two virtual machines: Gateway (handles Tor) and Workstation (your desktop). This isolation prevents IP leaks even if malware compromises the workstation.

  • [ISOLATION] Two-VM architecture prevents leaks
  • [PERSISTENT] Unlike Tails, keeps your data
  • [FLEXIBLE] Install any software
  • [STREAM] Tor stream isolation

>> SETUP OPTIONS

[VIRTUALBOX]

Easiest option. Download pre-built VMs from whonix.org and import into VirtualBox.

[KVM/QEMU]

Better performance and security. Recommended for Linux users.

[QUBES OS]

Ultimate security. Whonix integrated into Qubes compartmentalization.

>> ARCHITECTURE

┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│  WORKSTATION    │───>│    GATEWAY      │───> TOR ───> Internet
│  (Your Apps)    │    │  (Tor Router)   │
│  No direct net  │    │  Only connects  │
│                 │    │  to Tor         │
└─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘

Even if Workstation is hacked, attacker cannot see your real IP!

>> RECOMMENDED SETUP

  • [RAM] Minimum 8GB (4GB per VM)
  • [CPU] VT-x/AMD-V enabled
  • [STORAGE] SSD recommended, 50GB+
  • [HOST] Linux preferred, Windows works
>> WHONIX VS TAILS

Use Tails for quick, amnesic sessions. Use Whonix for persistent work requiring installed software.

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