Configuring NymConnect with Keybase

NymConnect is a one-click interface enabling you to privacy-enhance the apps you use every day by having them run over the Nym mixnet.

Author: Nym

August 2, 20222 mins read

NymConnect is a one-click interface enabling you to privacy-enhance the apps you use every day by having them run over the Nym mixnet.

The Nym mixnet hides your IP address or other unique identifiers from your internet packets so snoopers on the internet can not see what applications you are using.

NymConnect is a proof-of-concept tool providing rapid access to the Nym mixnet, and support for popular applications will be introduced in the coming months.

Please note: this is experimental software and should not yet be relied upon for strong anonymity. Please also note that at times you might experience some delays in sending/receiving messages until we have more gateways onboarded. Help us get there by reporting bugs and sending feedback — your continued support is highly appreciated!

Here’s how to configure Keybase and NymConnect:

**Download and install NymConnect.
**Get the appropriate release for your platform on Github. NymConnect is available for Linux, Windows, and MacOS.
Install NymConnect and select the Keybase service provider from the dropdown menu.
Click connect — the host and port will now be displayed.
Click on host or port to copy the value to the clipboard.
**Open the Keybase proxy settings.
**Keybase -> Settings -> Advanced
Select SOCKS5 and make sure the port details are the same as those generated by NymConnect.
Save the proxy settings in Keybase.
Keybase is now privacy-enhanced!

NymConnect is currently available for Keybase and the Electrum wallet. Support for more apps, including Telegram, is on the way. Read more about NymConnect and how you can support its development here.