diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 683e3e0..2fa3afc 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -123,6 +123,12 @@ When getting the HEX of the TLS certificate, use `xxd -plain tls.cert | tr -d '\
 
 Here is a [Video Demo of the Heroku deployment](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSFXhnLp_Rc)
 
+In order to run Tor on Heroku, the Heroku deployment includes a non-official buildpack: https://github.com/iamashks/heroku-buildpack-tor-proxy
+This buildpack can be disabled and removed if not needed or desired, through the Settigns tab on the Heroku dashboard, or by editing app.json and removing the buildpack.
+
+Lastly, using the Heroku deployment, you can link the app to your own domain by following the directions here: https://help.heroku.com/MTG1BIA7/how-do-i-connect-a-domain-to-my-heroku-app
+
+
 ### Deployment Notes
 
 To run LnMe as systemd service have a look at the [systemd service example config](https://github.com/bumi/lnme/blob/master/examples/lnme.service)
diff --git a/app.json b/app.json
index 61b21ae..82ae344 100644
--- a/app.json
+++ b/app.json
@@ -21,6 +21,9 @@
   "buildpacks": [
     {
       "url": "https://github.com/heroku/heroku-buildpack-go"
+    },
+    {
+      "url": "https://github.com/iamashks/heroku-buildpack-tor-proxy.git"
     }
   ]
-}
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+}