Custom Subdomains & Emails to Reduce Spam

[Flamsmark <flamsmark@xxxxxxxxx>]

We've all read tips for running an exit node with minimal harassment, but not every relay operator has the ability to set a custom RDNS entry: most do not even own a domain name. I've set up the-onion-router.net with the specific aim of helping out. If you run a Tor relay or exit, and would like a more recognizable RDNS entry, a forwarding email address to protect your mail from spam, and to have your relay appear within a domain that has a clear explanation of Tor on the front page, I can help.

Send me an email at register@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx containing the following information:

-the fingerprint of your relay, and

-whether you want a forwarding email address.

Make sure to send it from the administrative contact email for your relay.

I'll set up an A record for your relay's IP. If it has the exit flag, it will go at <name>.exits.the-onion-router.net, otherwise, it will go at <name>.relays.the-onion-router.net. If you want a forwarding email address, I'll give you a random string of characters @the-onion-router.net. If you're getting too much spam, you can just email me to have it changed. Once I confirm your request, feel free to set your RDNS entry to fit with it.