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# Start9

[Start9](https://start9.com/) is a powerful self-hosted server solution that runs on StartOS, a browser-based graphical operating system designed for hosting various software services like Nextcloud, Bisq, SimpleX, and many more.

### Connect to LND via Tor:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Click on "LND" in the list of installed services

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Access the "Properties" section for LND

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Look for the LND Connect gRPC URL provided

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Scan the QR code with BitBanana or copy/paste the lndconnect URL

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Connect to Core Lightning via Tor:

{% hint style="info" %}
This is possible, but no details available yet. Help us complete it!
{% endhint %}