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If you're using Facebook over Tor, you probably shouldn't be using an account that you created on an non-Tor connection or an account tied to your real-world identity.

If you are, and you're concerned about being identified... :/

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I don't think Facebook will let you register new accounts using a Tor IP.

Indeed, it works like freenet IRC where you have to make an account first then log in to it with Tor. This is solved by making a throwaway VPS or virtual desktop you ssh into with Tor, make your account, shred the VPS and then change the password when you log in directly to Fb with Tor.

You can also edit Torrc to temporarily only use your own Tor exit nodes if worried about malicious exits while setting up accounts.

Someone's WIFI connection with a modified MAC is also a good way. Just make sure it's not the neighbours WIFI.

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