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'''Ricochet''' (/ˈrɪkəʃeɪ/) is an [[open source]] messenger based on [[Tor]] network. It can be used on [[Linux]], [[macOS]], and [[Windows]]. | '''Ricochet''' (/ˈrɪkəʃeɪ/) is an [[open source]] messenger based on [[Tor]] network. It can be used on [[Linux]], [[macOS]], and [[Windows]]. | ||
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Its 16-digit ID composed of numbers and English alphabets is similar to TorChat because it's standard on Tor network. But it has prefix ricochet: on its ID, such as ricochet:rs7ce36jsj24ogfw. | Its 16-digit ID composed of numbers and English alphabets is similar to TorChat because it's standard on Tor network. But it has prefix ricochet: on its ID, such as ricochet:rs7ce36jsj24ogfw. | ||
[[Ricochet Refresh]] | |||
= How to use = | = How to use = | ||
== | == Installation == | ||
Conntect https://ricochet.im/ using your [[web browser]] and download ricochet-1.1.4-linux-x86_64.tar.bz2 file. And extract the file. | Conntect https://ricochet.im/ using your [[web browser]] and download ricochet-1.1.4-linux-x86_64.tar.bz2 file. And extract the file. | ||
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then the software will run. | then the software will run. | ||
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== Connection == | |||
This computer's Internet connection is free of obstacles. I would like to connect directly to the Tor network. | This computer's Internet connection is free of obstacles. I would like to connect directly to the Tor network. | ||
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== | == Adding friends == | ||
If you want to add your friend to Contacts, | If you want to add your friend to Contacts, press the + button and input your friend's ID. Just copy and paste is okay. You should type your friend's nickname at the "Name" space. There is also your ID at the same tab's top place. | ||
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== | == Upgrading == | ||
Your all configuration is saved in the config directory under the ricochet directory. | Your all configuration is saved in the config directory under the ricochet directory. | ||
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= File transfer = | |||
Its developer hasn't developed a file transfer function yet. | |||
"You can see when your contacts are online, and send them messages (and soon, files!)." | |||
https://ricochet.im/ | |||
https://github.com/ricochet-im/ricochet/issues/15 | |||
== OnionShare == | |||
[[OnionShare]]: File sharing with [[Tor]] | |||
https://onionshare.org | |||
https://github.com/micahflee/onionshare/wiki | |||
http://lldan5gahapx5k7iafb3s4ikijc4ni7gx5iywdflkba5y2ezyg6sjgyd.onion | |||
= Group chatting = | |||
https://github.com/jes/ricochet-group | |||
= See also = | |||
* [[Ricochet Refresh]]: https://www.ricochetrefresh.net/ | |||
* [[Session]] | |||
* [[TorChat]]: It's an [[open source]] messenger based on [[Tor]] network. Its developer abandoned it. So there is no more security updates. It is dangerous to use it, but you can transfer files using it. | |||
[[Category:Deepnet]] | [[Category:Deepnet]] | ||
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[[Category:Messenger]] | [[Category:Messenger]] | ||
[[Category:Tor]] | [[Category:Tor]] | ||
[[Category:Security]] | |||