How to configure apache for Tor hidden service

1. How do Tor hidden services work?
2. How do I configure Tor settings?
3. Is Tor hidden from ISP?
4. Why is my Tor service not working?
5. How do I check my Tor service?
6. What is the default port for Tor service?
7. How is Tor hidden service different from traditional Web service?
8. What is hidden service protocol?
9. Does Tor use TCP IP?
10. How do I find my Apache server configuration?
11. What is Apache httpd configuration?
12. How to install Tor service in Windows 10?
13. Can service providers track Tor?
14. How do I run all network traffic on Tor?
15. How do I start Tor service on Windows?
16. Will Tor hide my IP address?
17. Can VPN provider see Tor traffic?
18. Can Tor be blocked by network administrators?

How do Tor hidden services work?

Tor hidden service allow users to publish their service without revealing their identity (IP address). Users can connect to this service using rendezvous point without knowing the publisher of service and revealing their identities.

How do I configure Tor settings?

The Security Settings can be accessed by clicking the Shield icon next to the Tor Browser URL bar. To view and adjust your Security Settings, click the 'Change...' button in the shield menu.

Is Tor hidden from ISP?

Tor Browser is anonymous in terms of hiding your location and browsing activity — but there are limits. Although they can't see your browsing activity or Tor encrypted data, your ISP can still see that you're using Tor.

Why is my Tor service not working?

If Tor Browser was working before and is not working now your system may have been hibernating. A reboot of your system will solve the issue. Delete Tor Browser and install it again. If updating, do not just overwrite your previous Tor Browser files; ensure they are fully deleted beforehand.

How do I check my Tor service?

You can also verify that Tor is functioning properly by accessing https://check.torproject.org.

What is the default port for Tor service?

“tor.exe” will listen on these two TCP ports 9151 and 9150 of the loopback interface (127.0. 0.1), which are the default port numbers that “tor.exe” uses. Users can modify the two ports' default values, which are defined in several local files.

How is Tor hidden service different from traditional Web service?

Please note that Tor Browser and hidden services are two different things. Tor Browser (downloadable at TorProject.org) allows you to browse, or surf, the web, anonymously. A hidden service is a site you visit or a service you use that uses Tor technology to stay secure and, if the owner wishes, anonymous.

What is hidden service protocol?

Hidden Service Protocol. The hidden service creates a Service Descriptor containing it's Public key for Authentication and the IP Addresses of the Relays acting as introduction points. The Service Descriptor gets signed with the hosts private key.

Does Tor use TCP IP?

Tor also uses the same servers, the same TCP/IP protocol, and the same encryption algorithms that the normal internet uses. Tor provides private connections over the public internet by using misdirection.

How do I find my Apache server configuration?

The location of the Apache configuration file

On most systems if you installed Apache with a package manager, or it came preinstalled, the Apache configuration file is located in one of these locations: /etc/apache2/httpd. conf. /etc/apache2/apache2.

What is Apache httpd configuration?

Apache HTTP Server is configured by placing directives in plain text configuration files. The main configuration file is usually called httpd. conf . The location of this file is set at compile-time, but may be overridden with the -f command line flag.

How to install Tor service in Windows 10?

Step 1: Visit the official website using any web browser. Step 2: Click on Download for Windows to download Tor. Step 3: Now looking for the executable file in the downloads folder in your system and open it. Step 4: The next screen is to choose your setup language which you want to choose and click on OK.

Can service providers track Tor?

Your Internet service provider (ISP) and local network can see that you connect to the Tor network. They still cannot know what sites you visit. To hide that you connect to Tor, you can use a Tor bridge.

How do I run all network traffic on Tor?

The Tor Network is a service that allows you to make your internet traffic anonymous. It is designed to use transmit data that uses a SOCKS protocol. Any data that does not support this protocol cannot be routed through the Tor Network. Therefore, it is not possible to route all traffic through the Tor Network.

How do I start Tor service on Windows?

Start Command Prompt as Administrator mode by right clicking on the Command Prompt application and select Run as administrator in the start menu. Then start the service with sc start tor .

Will Tor hide my IP address?

Tor is a free software program that you load onto your computer (like a browser) that hides your IP address every time you send or request data on the Internet. The process is layered with heavy-duty encryption, which means your data is layered with privacy protection.

Can VPN provider see Tor traffic?

Yes, the Tor browser hides activities from ISPs. However, VPNs encrypt traffic before it even reaches your ISP. So while Tor may make it more difficult for your ISP to see what you're doing online, a VPN will make it impossible.

Can Tor be blocked by network administrators?

Tor is often blocked by administrators of certain networks. One way around this is to use bridges which shouldn't be detectable as Tor nodes. If the blockage is more sophisticated and uses deep packet inspection, you may need to use an additional tool, such as Pluggable Transports (see below).