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In this article, wikiHow will guide you to access deep web data - information that cannot be found by standard search engines like Google or Bing. In addition, this article also mentions how to access the dark web, which is a difficult and controversial subsection of the Deep Web.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Visit the Deep Web

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   Understand what deep web data really is. That is any online data that is not indexed by a search engine (such as Google). This means that instead of a quick Google search, you can only find this information by opening and searching within its source.
   • Common examples of the Deep Web include university library archives, search results obtained in travel sites, and more.
   • Deep web data is often legitimate and linked to objects such as reputable sources and libraries.
   • The deep web is completely different from the dark web: the dark web is often used for illegal or anonymous practices.

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   Understand how search engines work. When you search for a word or phrase on a search engine like Google, the search engine "crawls" the internet to find floating-level results.
   • Since the content of the deep web is never at the top of the internet, you will not find it using traditional search engines.

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   Use Firefox. As a precaution, you should use Firefox to avoid browser history being tracked. Not only does retroactive search prevent access to Deep Web data, but unlike other browsers, Firefox also has a certain privacy.
   • Regardless of which browser you use, your carrier can see your browsing activity when they want.

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   Use a specialized search engine. Many websites have their own search engine built in: you'll have to resort to these search engines to find results that aren't listed on the floating web tier.
   • Facebook's built-in search engine is one of them. You can use the Facebook search bar to find users, pages or other items that you cannot find with Google or similar.
   • In addition, a search bar on academic research websites or archives is also mentioned. Often you won't be able to find these resources without the help of the respective search bars.

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   Try DuckDuckGo. DuckDuckGo, the personal search engine you can access at https://duckduckgo.com/ can index both the floating web tier results and the deep web content. Although the likelihood is not high, sometimes with it you can still find some deep web results.
   • The main disadvantage of using DuckDuckGo is that often the most popular floating web results are shown instead of the lesser known deep web results.
   • You can find Deep Web results through DuckDuckGo by browsing the last returned results pages.

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   Define specialized databases. To find a specific type of database (such as press databases), you can do as follows:
   • Go to http://www.searchengineguide.com/searchengines.html
   • Select a search engine group (eg Architecture).
   • Select a subgroup if required.
   • Select the database from the list of results.

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   Browse the web if you like. As mentioned, it is difficult to get into trouble with the Deep Web because of its true nature. As long as you follow some basic network security rules (for example, don't give in personal information, don't download untrusted files, etc.), you'll be fine. advertisement

Method 2 of 2: Access the dark web

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   Know what a dark web is. The dark web is an array of sunken web data that you cannot access without using special links and software. Unlike most sunken web data, information found on the dark web often contains broken links, deactivated websites and other useless information.
   • The dark web is often used to provide anonymity to journalists, political dissidents, classified sources or the like.

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   Understand the risks. Although the dark web is almost harmless when you are not actively looking for trouble, it is true that the dark web's function is often used for illegal activities. On the contrary, its legal part is pretty tedious.
   • In particular, if you do not intend to visit unauthorized sites, you will find a lot of broken links and slow down normal page loading time.
   • In your case are Trying to access illegal content is more likely to be discovered instead of actually finding it.
   • While most horror stories about the dark web are just horror stories, you should still avoid contacting anyone or downloading anything from the dark web.

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   Avoid using Windows to access the dark web. Although more secure than previous versions, Windows 10 still contains security flaws and is extremely vulnerable to hacking or virus attacks while browsing the dark web.
   • For those planning to use the dark web, Linux is the recommended operating system, with Ubuntu Linux being a popular (and free) choice.
   • If you're on a Mac, you should be fine, as long as you use a VPN and Tor.

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   Take basic steps to protect yourself before accessing the dark web. To avoid bad encounters on the dark web, there are a few basic things you should do:
   • Cover your computer's webcam.
   • Password protect your internet connection if you haven't done it yet.

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   Use a VPN. Before downloading Tor (if possible) or accessing the dark web, you must install and enable a virtual private network (VPN). NordVPN and ExpressVPN are two popular options. However, you can choose any VPN equipped with the following features:
   • Emergency shutdown feature when VPN connection is dropped
   • Fast loading times
   • Protection against the risk of exposing DNS and IP
   • Ability to connect through another country's server

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   Make sure your VPN is turned on and moving to another country. This VPN will hide your IP address from anyone who intends to find your location: you will add more security when the IP address is given to others. may see backlinks to another country.

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   Download and install Tor. You can find Tor, the browser used to access the dark web, at https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html.en.
   • You need Tor to open the ".onion" website - loads of dark web content have this extension.

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   Close any open browser windows. This ensures that no public information from your previous browsing session is available when you connect to Tor.

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   Connect to Tor. Once the VPN is on and all browser windows are closed, open Tor and press Connect (Connect). The Tor homepage will appear.
   • Tor advises not to expand the Tor window, as by doing so, some programs may be able to track it from your screen resolution.

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    Change your Tor security settings. On the Tor homepage, click on the onion icon in the upper left and then drag the slider to the top. As such, the tracer and other types of browser monitors will not load.

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    Open a dark web search engine. Some popular (and relatively safe) options include:
    • Torch A commonly used dark web search engine with more than a million hidden pages being indexed. You can access this tool at http: //xmh57jrzrnw6insl.onion%20/
    • DuckDuckGo - Allows you to browse both on the floating web and the deep web. You can be accessed at https://duckduckgo.com/
    • notEvil - Use an interface similar to Google and block ads. Available at http: //hss3uro2hsxfogfq.onion%20/
    • WWW Virtual Library The oldest search engine to date, containing historical documents and other academic information. Available at http://vlib.org/
    • Avoid Hidden Wiki and Onion URL Repository when browsing the dark web: both search engines link to illegal and suspicious information.

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    Black web browsing. With your favorite search engine, you can browse the dark web if you want. Just don't forget to avoid suspicious links or websites and never download or open files found on the dark web. advertisement

Advice

• You can set Tor to use a specific country as an access and / or exit point.
• After all, the dark web is not as interesting as what is painted in pop music. Even so, it is also an excellent resource for academic articles, research works, and specialized information that you might not find in the usual search results.
• Many parts of the dark web are used to store raw research data and other pieces of information that may be of interest to you.
• The internet can be divided into three main parts: web tier floating (about 4 percent), web sinks (about 90 percent), and black web (about 6 percent).

Warning

• Never download files or accept chat offers while on a dark web. Sharing resources across the peer network through the dark web is a terrible idea.
• Most of the illegal content on the dark web revolves around human trafficking, medicine, buying and selling weapons, and so on. Don't find or click on links to sites that refer to or participate in those topics.