Connecting to CRMC's Tip Submission System

This page will help you get set up to securely submit tips to Cascadia Risk Management Corporation (CRMC) using the Tor network. Tor helps protect your privacy by routing your connection through multiple relays, and it is required to access CRMC’s .onion tip portal.

Tip portal address: http://6fq2pursco2hu4t5y7sfof74mbtt5tsfwm764ltsya3qvstc3urhsoyd.onion

Desktop: Windows • macOS • Linux Mobile: Android • iPhone/iPad Tip: Use bridges if Tor is blocked

Quick start (fastest path)

  1. Install Tor Browser (desktop or Android), or Onion Browser (iPhone/iPad). Use official sources when possible.
  2. Open the app and tap Connect. If you’re in a place where Tor is blocked, choose Configure / Use a bridge.
  3. Paste the CRMC tip portal address into the address bar: http://6fq2pursco2hu4t5y7sfof74mbtt5tsfwm764ltsya3qvstc3urhsoyd.onion

Safety note: Only download Tor-related apps from reputable, official sources. On iOS, be cautious of apps claiming to be “Tor Browser” in the App Store.

⬇️ Tor Browser downloads 📘 Official install help

Desktop setup (Windows, macOS, Linux)

  1. Go to torproject.org/download and download the Windows installer.
  2. Run the installer, choose a language, and install.
  3. Open Tor Browser from your Start Menu.
  4. Click Connect to join the Tor network.
  5. If Tor is blocked, click Configure Connection → enable Use a Bridge (Snowflake or other options).
  6. Once connected, proceed to the .onion section below.

Optional (higher assurance): Verify the download signature before installing. See: Verifying Tor Browser’s signature.

  1. Go to torproject.org/download and download the macOS version.
  2. Open the downloaded .dmg and drag Tor Browser into Applications.
  3. Launch Tor Browser (you may need to approve opening it in macOS security prompts).
  4. Click Connect. If Tor is blocked, open connection settings and choose Use a Bridge.
  5. Go to the .onion section below.

Tip: Be careful on onion sites where look-alike URLs are common. Paste the address rather than retyping it.

  1. Go to torproject.org/download and download the Linux archive.
  2. Extract the archive (usually a .tar.xz file) to a folder you control.
  3. Open that folder and run the start-tor-browser.desktop launcher (or equivalent).
  4. Click Connect. If Tor is blocked, configure a Bridge.
  5. Proceed to the .onion instructions.

Optional: Verifying signatures is especially useful if you’re downloading over untrusted networks. See the Tor support guide linked above.

Mobile setup (Android, iPhone/iPad)

  1. Install Tor Browser:
  2. Open Tor Browser and tap Connect.
  3. If Tor is blocked, open Connection settings and enable Use a Bridge (e.g., Snowflake).
  4. Use the address bar to open the CRMC tip portal (see below).

Tip: If you are submitting sensitive tips, consider closing other apps and avoiding screenshots/clipboard history features on your device.

iOS note: Tor Project commonly recommends Onion Browser on iPhone/iPad (because Tor Browser itself isn’t typically distributed as an official iOS app).

  1. Install Onion Browser from the App Store: Onion Browser (App Store)
  2. Open Onion Browser and connect to Tor when prompted.
  3. If you’re in a restricted network, look for settings related to bridges / pluggable transports if available.
  4. Paste the CRMC tip portal address into the address bar (see below).

Important: iOS browsers are constrained by Apple platform rules; don’t assume the exact same fingerprinting protections as desktop Tor Browser.

Open CRMC’s .onion tip portal

🧅 Open in Tor (copy first)

Onion addresses only work inside Tor. If you try in a normal browser, it won’t load.

http://6fq2pursco2hu4t5y7sfof74mbtt5tsfwm764ltsya3qvstc3urhsoyd.onion
  1. Open Tor Browser (or Onion Browser on iOS) and make sure you are connected.
  2. Tap/click the address bar and paste the onion URL.
  3. Press Enter / Go.

Be cautious: Only share details you’re comfortable sharing. If you plan to include sensitive identifying information, consider whether it’s necessary for the tip and ensure you’re on the correct onion address.

Troubleshooting

“Tor is blocked” / stuck connecting
  • Use bridges (often Snowflake, or other transport options) from Tor’s connection settings.
  • Try a different network (cellular vs Wi-Fi), or restart the browser.
  • On corporate/school networks, Tor may be filtered by policy.
“Site can’t be reached” for the onion link
  • Double-check the onion URL (it’s long; one character off will fail).
  • Some onion services are intermittent or offline—try again later.
  • Make sure you’re using Tor (regular browsers cannot resolve .onion).
Pages look broken
  • Try Tor’s security slider (Standard/Safer/Safest). Higher security can disable scripts that some sites rely on.
  • Reload once; Tor circuits can be slower and occasionally time out.

Need official support? The Tor Project support portal has guides for installing, connecting, bridges, and verifying downloads: support.torproject.org

This guide is intended to help you securely reach CRMC’s tip submission system using Tor. Please use it lawfully and responsibly.