Create onion service using Yii PHP Framework

Create onion service using Yii PHP Framework

An onion service is a unique kind of service that can only be accessed through specially designed software programs built to provide privacy and anonymity for users. The most typical examples of these services are websites hosted on .onion domains. These specific domains are crafted for anonymity and are only accessible through the Tor Browser, which is a specialized internet browser developed to engage with these distinctive domains.

Yii 2 is a modern framework, built to provide a strong base for your PHP application. It is noted for its quickness, security, and productivity, and is ready to function effectively right after installation due to its pre-set logical defaults. The framework's adaptability allows for easy customization to meet your specific needs, as Yii has been purposely crafted with versatility in mind. Yii is a component-based MVC PHP web application framework that is open-source and object-oriented.

It is feasible to host an onion service using the Yii PHP framework. OnionLand Hosting is effectively designed to facilitate the creation of your onion service with Yii. A website using the Yii PHP framework can be instantly set up over Tor with a straightforward one-click install.

To create onion service using Yii PHP Framework, sign in your OnionLand Hosting account, and click "CREATE ONION SERVICE".

In the "Hosting Software" section, choose "PHP Website Hosting", and select Yii in the Framework selection.

In the "Create Onion Service" section, click "Create New Onion Service" to continue.

You will be redirected to the "Onion Services" page.

Refresh the page, you will see your onion service is deploying. It will take about 1 - 2 minutes to complete.

The color indicator will be changed from red to green. It means your onion service is ready.

When you copy V3 onion address of your onion service to Tor browser, you will see the Yii PHP Framework landing page. You will need to refresh your Tor browser several times to see the landing page.

Your onion service using the Yii PHP framework is ready!