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1. How can I connect to a Tor hidden service?
2. Why is my Tor Browser not connecting to Tor?
3. Are hidden services onion services and Tor the same thing?
4. What is Tor hidden service?
5. Can Tor bypass blocked websites?
6. Can Russians access Tor?
7. Is Tor being Ddosed?
8. Can ISPS detect Tor?
9. Does VPN block Tor?
10. Should I use onion over VPN with Tor?
11. Do I still need a VPN if I use Tor?
12. Can you use Tor legally?
13. How do I check my Tor service?

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.

Why is my Tor Browser not connecting to Tor?

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.

Are hidden services onion services and Tor the same thing?

Onion services, also known as hidden services, are anonymous websites and other services that are set up to only receive connections through Tor. Their IP and location are completely unknown, including to the Tor network. They were first introduced in 2003 and have changed names from “hidden” to “onion” services since.

What is Tor hidden service?

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.

Can Tor bypass blocked websites?

Use the Tor Browser to unblock banned sites

By sending your data through a network of volunteer servers, it hides your IP from the destination server and hides the destination server IP from your ISP.

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 being Ddosed?

Tor Project's Executive Director Isabela Dias Fernandes revealed on Tuesday that a wave of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks has been targeting the network since at least July 2022.

Can ISPS detect 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.

Does VPN block Tor?

Using Tor with a VPN is a good way to add another layer of security. This is because a VPN protects you in case the Tor network is compromised, and it hides Tor use. Nodes may be compromised and expose your data. This way, your browsing history could be reconstructed.

Should I use onion over VPN with Tor?

Onion over VPN patches up any privacy gaps you may experience using Tor alone. For example, even if Tor encrypts traffic through its network, malicious actors could still intercept your data at the entry or exit nodes. Connect to Onion over a VPN to for improved privacy with system-wide, military-grade encryption.

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.

Can you use Tor legally?

Tor is legal in the US. You won't likely get in trouble just because you use the Tor browser. However, Tor is not a lawless domain, so you can't use this browser for illegal activities. If you use Tor for buying drugs or weapons, you are held responsible against the law.

How do I check my Tor service?

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