Tor browser potentially blocked

1. Is Tor is blocked in Russia?
2. What to do if Tor is blocked?
3. Why is Tor website blocked?
4. Why did Russia ban Tor?

Is Tor is blocked in Russia?

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.

What to do if Tor is blocked?

You might be on a network that is blocking the Tor network, and so you should try using bridges. Some bridges are built in to Tor Browser and requires only a few steps to enable it. To use a pluggable transport, click "Configure Connection" when starting Tor Browser for the first time.

Why is Tor website blocked?

Sometimes websites will block Tor users because they can't tell the difference between the average Tor user and automated traffic. The best success we've had in getting sites to unblock Tor users is getting users to contact the site administrators directly.

Why did Russia ban Tor?

Natalia Krapiva, tech legal counsel at NGO Access Now, says Russia blocking Tor is part of larger efforts to control people's access to information, such as the Kremlin's VPN clampdown.