How to Access The Pirate Bay with Tor and Custom DNS
- Last updated: Jun 26, 2026
The Pirate Bay is an online index of digital content including entertainment media and software (source). Over the years, the site has experienced multiple shutdowns and domain seizures. This page gathers practical information to help you bypass censorship and maintain access through alternative links, Tor, and DNS settings.
Access URLs
Here are the main links to access The Pirate Bay, including the classic domain and the Tor (.onion) address for anonymous browsing:
- Classic domain: https://thepiratebay.org
- Tor Browser (.onion): http://piratebayo3klnzokct3wt5yyxb2vpebbuyjl7m623iaxmqhsd52coid.onion
Using the Tor Browser
To access the .onion version of The Pirate Bay, you need to download and install the Tor Browser.
This browser helps you maintain a certain level of anonymity and bypass domain filtering enforced by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- Launch the Tor Browser:
- Paste the following address into the browser’s URL bar:
http://piratebayo3klnzokct3wt5yyxb2vpebbuyjl7m623iaxmqhsd52coid.onion
Bypassing Domain Filtering with Custom DNS
Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) block access to specific websites through DNS filtering. In that case, changing your DNS resolver may help bypass this type of restriction.
I recommend using DNS4EU, a European Union initiative providing a secure and privacy-focused Domain Name System (DNS) resolver service.
- DNS addresses for the unfiltered resolution profile:
- IPv4:
86.54.11.100/86.54.11.200 - IPv6:
2a13:1001::86:54:11:100/2a13:1001::86:54:11:200
- IPv4:
Another option is to use one of the alternative DNS resolvers listed on sebsauvage.net.
DNS Settings on Windows
To manually configure DNS and bypass filtering, follow these steps on Windows:
- Open the Network and Sharing Center, and right-click on your active connection, select Properties:
- In the DNS section, select Use the following DNS server addresses and manually enter the IPv4 values:
- If your network supports IPv6, repeat the same operation for Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and enter the IPv6 DNS addresses:
The Pirate Bay Service Status
The Pirate Bay team maintains an official status page where you can check whether key services (such as search, login, and torrents) are currently online or experiencing issues.
