How to configure Tor?

1. How do I setup a Tor connection?
2. Where is the config of Tor?
3. How do I change my Tor settings?
4. Can Russians access Tor?
5. Is Tor run by the CIA?
6. Does Tor use TCP or UDP?
7. Does Tor have IP address?
8. Is Tor Browser 100% private?
9. What bridge should I use for Tor?
10. Do I need a bridge to connect to Tor?
11. What ports need to be open for Tor?
12. Do I still need a VPN if I use Tor?
13. Should I use a VPN if I use Tor?
14. Which bridge should I use for Tor?

How do I setup a Tor connection?

Under the "Bridges" section, locate the option "Choose from Tor Browser's one of built-in bridges" and click on "Select a Built-In Bridge" option. From the menu, select whichever pluggable transport you'd like to use. Once you've selected the pluggable transport, scroll up and click "Connect" to save your settings.

Where is the config of Tor?

Installation. First of all, install the tor plugin (os-tor) from the plugins view. After a page reload you will get a new menu entry under services for Tor. Open the menu and choose “Configuration” to configure the plugin.

How do I change my Tor settings?

ACCESSING THE SECURITY 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.

Can Russians access Tor?

In December 2021, Russia's media regulator, Roskomnadzor, enacted a 4-year-old court order that allows it to order Internet service providers (ISPs) to block the Tor Project website, where the Tor Browser can be downloaded, and restrict access to its services.

Is Tor run by the CIA?

The Tor Project says that it has always been transparent about its funding sources and that it has no past or present connection to the CIA. "We make free and open source software that's available for anyone to use—and that includes the CIA," says Stephanie Whited, communications director for the Tor Project.

Does Tor use TCP or UDP?

Tor only supports TCP. Non-TCP traffic to the Internet, such as UDP datagrams and ICMP packets, is dropped.

Does Tor have IP address?

Tor IP addresses are tunneled through other devices on the Tor network with "Onion Routing". This prevents a user's real IP address from being exposed and instead proxies a request through other Tor devices.

Is Tor Browser 100% private?

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.

What bridge should I use for Tor?

Obfs4 Bridge is strongly recommended on the Tor official website. All of the analysis below is based on this kind of bridge.

Do I need a bridge to connect to Tor?

Tor bridges are secret Tor relays that keep your connection to the Tor network hidden. Use a bridge as your first Tor relay if connecting to Tor is blocked or if using Tor could look suspicious to someone who monitors your Internet connection.

What ports need to be open for Tor?

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports commonly affiliated with Tor include 9001, 9030, 9040, 9050, 9051, and 9150.

Do I still need a VPN if I use Tor?

A VPN isn't a requirement to use Tor, but it helps a lot. It encrypts your whole traffic, masking it from the ISP. In short, it's much safer to use Tor with a VPN. Not all VPNs offer Tor features in their product.

Should I use a VPN if I use Tor?

Generally speaking, we don't recommend using a VPN with Tor unless you're an advanced user who knows how to configure both in a way that doesn't compromise your privacy. You can find more detailed information about Tor + VPN at our wiki.

Which bridge should I use for Tor?

Obfs4 Bridge is strongly recommended on the Tor official website. All of the analysis below is based on this kind of bridge.