- Go to Menu → Tools → Network → Proxy.
- Check the box labeled “Use proxy” to activate proxy settings.
- Select SOCKS5 as the proxy type. Then, enter the Tor proxy details:
- IP:
127.0.0.1
Port:9050
for standard Tor proxy. - IP:
127.0.0.1
Port:9150
if you’re using Tor Browser.
- IP:
After applying these settings, Electrum will route its connections through the Tor network.
Using a .onion Server
- Go to Menu → Tools → Network → Overview.
- Uncheck the box labeled “Select server automatically“. This allows you to manually specify a server.
- In the server address field, enter the
.onion
address along with its port number. You can use your own.onion
server if you’re running one, or use a third-party.onion
server address from a list. Just right-click on server and choose “Use as server“.