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@@ -546,6 +546,8 @@ setting the following configuration parameters and environment variables:
    as well.
 * Do NOT pass `--detach` when running through torsocks with systemd, (see
   [utils/systemd/monerod.service](utils/systemd/monerod.service) for details).
+* If you use the wallet with a Tor daemon via the loopback IP (eg, 127.0.0.1:9050),
+  then use `--untrusted-daemon` unless it is your own hidden service.
 
 Example command line to start monerod through Tor: