Mirror checks · Entry 04
Tor Watch mirror or copy? A five-minute comparison
Copies are cheap to make, so the look of a page is the weakest evidence you have.
Start with the source
Note where the Tor Watch mirror came from: a dated reference page, a forum post, a private message. Unknown sources move the link to the bottom of your list.
Compare the address, not the design
Place the new onion string next to your saved Tor Watch record and compare it block by block.
Look for signed announcements
Services that publish new mirrors often sign the announcement. A signature you can verify is far stronger than a screenshot.
When in doubt, wait
If a tor watch mirror cannot be matched to any record, keep it in a pending list and check again later instead of logging in.