How to configure tor/torrc correctly to use tor as HTTP proxy?

1. How do I use HTTP proxy Tor?
2. How do I configure Firefox to use Tor proxy?
3. Can I use Tor with proxy?
4. How to set up Torrc?
5. What is the default proxy for Tor?
6. What is HTTP proxy in settings?
7. Does Tor use HTTP?
8. Is Tor a VPN or proxy?
9. Can you use Tor Browser and Firefox at the same time?
10. How does HTTP proxy connect work?
11. How do I use SOCKS5 on Tor Browser?

How do I use HTTP proxy Tor?

The easiest way is to add HTTPTunnelPort 9080 line in your /etc/tor/torrc file. After that you'll have localhost:9080 socket open and you can set http_proxy=http://localhost:9080 environment variable to tell applications to use it.

How do I configure Firefox to use Tor proxy?

Configure Tor on Firefox

Go to Preferences → Under Network Settings → Settings, under Configure Proxy Access to the Internet, select the option Manual proxy configuration. Then set the SOCKS Host to 127.0. 0.1 and Port to 9050 and check the option Proxy DNS when using SOCKS v5 and click OK.

Can I use Tor with proxy?

But while you could use a proxy to connect to Tor, you're actually less secure than connecting with Tor directly, because the connection between you and the internet proxy is not protected. And adding a proxy to Tor will make your internet connection even slower.

How to set up Torrc?

The torrc is in the Tor Browser Data directory at ~/Library/Application Support/TorBrowser-Data/Tor . Note the Library folder is hidden on newer versions of macOS. To navigate to this folder in Finder, select "Go to Folder..." in the "Go" menu. Then type ~/Library/Application Support/ in the window and click Go.

What is the default proxy for Tor?

Tor opens a socks proxy on port 9050 by default -- even if you do not configure one.

What is HTTP proxy in settings?

The HTTP-proxy is a high-performance content filter. It examines Web traffic to identify suspicious content that can be a virus or other type of intrusion. It can also protect your HTTP server from attacks. WatchGuard recommends you use HTTP Proxy policies for any HTTP traffic between your network and external hosts.

Does Tor use HTTP?

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".

Is Tor a VPN or proxy?

Is Tor a VPN? No, it isn't. Tor is a browser and only encrypts the data transmitting through the browser. A VPN is specific privacy protection software and encrypts all data coming out of a device, whether it comes from a browser or an app.

Can you use Tor Browser and Firefox at the same time?

Can I still use another browser, like Chrome or Firefox, when I am using Tor Browser? You can certainly use another browser while you are also using Tor Browser. However, you should know that the privacy properties of Tor Browser will not be present in the other browser.

How does HTTP proxy connect work?

The client asks an HTTP Proxy server to tunnel the TCP connection to the desired destination. The server then proceeds to make the connection on behalf of the client. Once the connection has been established by the server, the Proxy server continues to proxy the TCP stream to and from the client.

How do I use SOCKS5 on Tor Browser?

To use a SOCKS5 proxy, the only modification needed is with the URL string of the proxy. Instead of using the HTTP protocol, use the socks5:// protocol prefix. The default Tor port is 9050 , or 9150 when using the Tor Browser bundle.