===== irssi + tor =====

==== Step 1: Install polipo, tor and irssi====
    $ apt-get install tor torsocks irssi

In order to make sure you are running the most up-to-date version of tor please refer to [[https://www.torproject.org/docs/debian | torproject.org/docs/debian]]

Now you should have installed: tor, torify, screen and irssi. Default settings work fine for now.

==== Step 2: run irssi over Tor ====

    $ usewithtor irssi

==== Step 3: Connect to irc.oftc.net ====

connect to the server, change your nickname and join the channel:
    $ /connect -ssl irc.oftc.net -p 6697
    $ /nick your_new_nickname
    $ /join #cryptoparty
 
==== Further information ====

For further information see [[https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/wiki/doc/TorifyHOWTO/irssi| the Torprojects Torify HowTo (irssi)]] or [[http://askubuntu.com/questions/61549/how-do-i-configure-irssi|How do I configure irssi]].