How to configure tor browser

1. How do I set up a Tor connection?
2. Where is the config of Tor?
3. Can I create my own Tor Browser?
4. Can Russians access Tor?
5. Do you still need https if you are using Tor?
6. How do I set a specific IP on Tor?
7. What ports need to be open for Tor?
8. What ports need to be open for Tor?
9. Why is my Tor Browser not connected?
10. How can I connect to a Tor hidden service?
11. Does Tor use TCP or UDP?
12. Can Tor be blocked by firewall?
13. Can I use Tor instead of VPN?

How do I set up a Tor connection?

When you start Tor Browser, you will see the Connect to Tor window. This offers you the option to either connect directly to the Tor network, or to configure Tor Browser for your connection.

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.

Can I create my own Tor Browser?

However you can make your own Tor network if you're willing to put the effort into it. Tor is completely open-source.

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.

Do you still need https if you are using Tor?

The short answer is: Yes, you can browse normal HTTPS sites using Tor. HTTPS Connections are used to secure communications over computer networks. You can read more about HTTPS here. Tor Browser's HTTPS-Only mode automatically switches thousands of sites from unencrypted "HTTP" to more private "HTTPS".

How do I set a specific IP on Tor?

Open the folder where you have installed Tor, browse through browser > Tor browser > Tor > data. There you will find a file named "torrc." Open the file with Notepad. At the end of the document, on a new line, write this: ExitNodes US. For example, if you want your exit node to be in China, type CN.

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.

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.

Why is my Tor Browser not connected?

One of the most common issues that causes connection errors in Tor Browser is an incorrect system clock. Please make sure your system clock and timezone are set accurately. If this doesn't fix the problem, see the Troubleshooting page on the Tor Browser manual.

How can I connect to a Tor hidden service?

Download the Tor browser from "torproject.org/download" and install it. Click "Establish a Connection," then enter the ". onion" address you want to visit into the address bar.

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.

Can Tor be blocked by firewall?

Tor is required to access . onion domains. The most common way to block Tor traffic would be to locate an updating list of Tor exit nodes and configure a firewall to block these nodes. A company policy to prevent Tor use may also go a long way to cease its use.

Can I use Tor instead of VPN?

Tor is better than a VPN for the following: Anonymously accessing the web – It's almost impossible to trace a Tor connection back to the original user. You can safely visit a website without leaving any identifying evidence behind, both on your device and on the website's server.