How to Use Dark Gateway OS

Comprehensive illustrated guide covering initial boot, network configuration, proxy chaining, granular firewall rules, and built-in applications.

⚡ QUICK SECTION NAVIGATION:

1. Tor Boot Setup 2. Network Adapters 3. Proxy Wizard 4. Firewall Center 5. Web & Telegram 6. Wipe Traces 7. System Updates 8. Monitoring HUD

Step 1: Tor Boot Isolation & Initial Connection 01

STEP 1

Step 1: Initial Boot & Tor Setup (Boot Isolation)

On system boot, network is paused (DisableNetwork 1) to prevent accidental data leaks. Choose Direct Tor or paste a WebTunnel / obfs4 bridge string in Tor Connection Setup, then click [Connect].

📋 Connection Modes:

• Direct Tor: Direct connection to the Tor network (suitable for uncensored networks).
• Configure custom bridge: Use webtunnel or obfs4 bridges to bypass strict DPI censorship.

Step 2: Network Adapters Configuration GUI 02

STEP 2

Step 2: Network Adapters Configuration (Network GUI)

Configure WAN eth0 (DHCP/Static IP) and internal LAN eth1 gateway (10.152.152.10) with DHCP server via Cmd+n.

Adapter 1: eth0 (External WAN / Internet)

DHCP Automatic or Manual Static IP and Gateway configuration.

Adapter 2: eth1 (Internal LAN Gateway)

Gateway 10.152.152.10, Subnet 255.255.192.0, integrated DHCP pool for connected workstations.

Network Adapters Configuration (Cmd+n)

Step 3: Multi-Protocol Proxy Wizard (Port 1080) 03

STEP 3

Step 3: Multi-Protocol Proxy Chaining (Proxy Wizard)

Import vless:// Reality or ss:// Shadowsocks links into Proxy Wizard (Cmd+p) to exit through high-speed private nodes.

⚠️ Trojan Protocol Status:

The Trojan protocol is currently in development and not yet supported in Proxy Wizard. Support is scheduled for upcoming releases.

Proxy Setup Wizard (Cmd+p)

Step 4: Granular nftables Firewall Control Center 04

STEP 4

Step 4: Granular Firewall (Firewall & Security Control Center)

Manage 8 nftables modules (Cmd+f) to allow or block network traffic for Chromium, Telegram, updates, or trigger the WAN Panic Killswitch.

1. Chromium Web Browser

2. Telegram Desktop

3. Sing-Box SOCKS (1080)

4. Onion Web Server (8080)

5. LAN Workstation (eth1)

6. System & Tor Updates

7. SSH Management (22)

8. WAN Panic Killswitch

Firewall & Security Control Center (Cmd+f)

Step 5: Hardened Web Browser & Messenger 05

STEP 5

Step 5: Private Web Browsing & Messaging

Ungoogled Chromium is pre-configured for SOCKS5 127.0.0.1:1080 with zero WebRTC/DNS leaks. Telegram runs in an isolated group with persistent proxy profiles.