.. _onionbalance_config: onionbalance-config Tool ======================== Description ----------- The ``onionbalance-config`` tool is the fastest way to generate the necessary keys and config files to get your onion service up and running. .. code-block:: console $ onionbalance-config When called without any arguments, the config generator will run in an interactive mode and prompt for user input. The ``master`` directory should be stored on the management server while the other ``instance`` directories should be transferred to the respective backend servers. Files ----- master/config.yaml This is the configuration file that is used my the Onionbalance management server. master/.key The private key which will become the public address and identity for your onion service. It is essential that you keep this key secure. master/torrc-server A sample Tor configuration file which can be used with the Tor instance running on the management server (v2-only). srv/torrc-instance A sample Tor config file which contains the Tor ``HiddenService*`` options needed for your backend Tor instance (v2-only). srv//private_key Directory containing the private key for your backend onion service instance. This key is less critical as it can be rotated if lost or compromised (v2-only). See Also -------- Full documentation for the **Onionbalance** software is available at https://onionbalance.readthedocs.org/