Z-Library now has secret “personal domains” for every consumer

The controversial Z-Library on-line eBook repository has as soon as once more returned to the online, this time with secret consumer URLs that try to hinder disruption by legislation enforcement.

Z-Library was one of the vital standard web sites on the Internet, providing virtually 12 million books and 84 million articles in an enormous 220 TB database without spending a dime through its web site.

However, as this content material is copyrighted, the web site confronted a collection of legislation enforcement actions that seized Z-Library domains. In November 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice introduced the arrest and charging of two Russian nationals suspected of the operation of the service.

After the legislation enforcement actions, the service continued to function, however solely with a presence on Tor and I2P privateness community providers.

As first reported by TorrentFreak, Z-library introduced on Saturday that the web site is now accessible as soon as once more on clearnet websites utilizing customized domains for every member.

“We have nice information for you – Z-Library is again on the Clearnet once more! To entry it, comply with this hyperlink singlelogin.me and use your common login credentials,” reads a weblog submit by Z-Library.

“After logging into your account, you can be redirected to your private area. Please preserve your private area non-public!”

When a consumer logs into the location, they may now be supplied two distinctive private area URLs that show a warning saying that they need to be stored non-public.

These URLs can be utilized to entry the Z-Library service straight from the online utilizing a typical browser.

The domains are registered on completely different registrars worldwide, permitting Z-Library to problem numerous private URLs to members and proceed working on the clearnet even when one is shut down.

However, whereas this may occasionally hinder legislation enforcement and copyright holders, it won’t stop these domains from being seized. This is very true for the singlelogin area, as that’s the main avenue for brand spanking new members to affix the service.

Due to this, Z-Library warns that if the singlogin web page is unavailable, customers can use Tor or I2P to entry the service.

“In case the singlelogin login web page is not accessible to you, please use TOR/I2P to log in to your account, copy the URL of your private area and use it in your common browser. We are already engaged on making the login web page accessible to all customers,” warns Z-Library.

Ultimately, legislation enforcement won’t be able to disrupt this service till they arrest the others maintaining Z-Library working and seize the hidden servers operating the service on Tor and I2P.