How do I find and open a rimgo instance from rimgo.codeberg.page?

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rimgo.codeberg.page is an instance directory, not a single working rimgo site. To reach an actual rimgo instance, open the page and use one of its four entry points: ๐Ÿ”ฎ Random Selection for an instant random redirect, All to browse every listed instance, Tor instances for onion addresses that require Tor Browser, or i2p instances for addresses that require an i2p-configured browser. Clicking any listed instance takes you to that instance's own domain.

What the page actually gives you

The directory groups instances by how they are reached, and each group carries a different requirement:

Entry point What it does What you need
๐Ÿ”ฎ Random Selection Sends you to one instance chosen at random Nothing beyond a normal browser
All Shows the full list of instances Nothing beyond a normal browser
Tor instances Lists instances reachable over Tor Tor Browser
i2p instances Lists instances reachable over i2p A browser configured for i2p

The page states plainly that Tor instances "provide improved privacy but require the use of Tor Browser," and that i2p instances "provide improved privacy but require the use of a browser configured to use i2p." So the privacy benefit comes with a setup cost โ€” if you do not already have Tor Browser or an i2p-capable browser, those two groups will not open for you.

Opening an instance step by step

  1. Load rimgo.codeberg.page in your browser.
  2. Choose one of the four options:
    • Click ๐Ÿ”ฎ Random Selection if you just want a working instance and do not care which one.
    • Click All if you want to see every instance and pick deliberately.
    • Click Tor instances if you already run Tor Browser.
    • Click i2p instances if your browser is configured for i2p.
  3. Click the specific instance link you want (or let Random Selection redirect you).
  4. You land on that instance's own address โ€” that is where you actually use rimgo.

Expected result: your browser leaves the directory and loads the chosen instance's homepage. If nothing loads, the instance itself is likely down or blocked on your network; go back and pick another.

Choosing between the groups

  • Want the fastest path? Use ๐Ÿ”ฎ Random Selection. It removes the decision, but you get no say in which instance you land on.
  • Want control? Use All and pick from the list. This is the better choice if a specific instance has failed for you before.
  • Need stronger privacy and already have the tooling? Use Tor instances or i2p instances. Only pick these if Tor Browser or an i2p-configured browser is already set up โ€” otherwise the links will not resolve.
  • On a restricted network? The Tor and i2p groups exist precisely because direct access can be blocked, but they only help if you have the matching browser.

Common snags

  • Treating the directory as the service. rimgo.codeberg.page only points you elsewhere; the actual rimgo front end lives on the instance you click.
  • Clicking a Tor or i2p link in a normal browser. It will fail. Match the browser to the group.
  • Assuming one instance speaks for all. Instances are independent, so availability and behavior can differ between them. If one does not respond, try another from the All list or re-run Random Selection.