I2P

Security & privacy

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is I2P?

I2P is a distributed network router for applications that communicate through the I2P privacy network. It includes encrypted routing, distributed peers, and application connectivity. It is aimed at users accessing or hosting services within the I2P network.

Encrypted routing

Distributed peers

Application connectivity

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Users accessing or hosting services within the I2P network

Before you choose

Applications must be configured to use the I2P network. It is not a general-purpose promise of anonymity for all device traffic.

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The application is distributed under Apache-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Applications must be configured to use the I2P network.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Applications must be configured to use the I2P network.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings encrypted routing and distributed peers into the same workflow.

Start the router, allow it to establish peers, and configure the intended application to use I2P before checking connectivity to a known service.

What to keep in mind

Applications must be configured to use the I2P network.

It is not a general-purpose promise of anonymity for all device traffic.

How to use it well

I2P fits users accessing or hosting services within the I2P network. Start the router, allow it to establish peers, and configure the intended application to use I2P before checking connectivity to a known service.

Applications must be configured to use the I2P network. It is not a general-purpose promise of anonymity for all device traffic. Match the configuration to your needs, and keep recoverable copies of important settings or keys.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is I2P free?

The application is distributed under Apache-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Applications must be configured to use the I2P network.

Can I use I2P for encrypted routing?

Yes. I2P includes encrypted routing. Start the router, allow it to establish peers, and configure the intended application to use I2P before checking connectivity to a known service.

Will every application automatically use the I2P network?

Applications must be configured to use the I2P network.

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