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1. What is a Torrc file?
2. What is the configuration file for Tor Browser?
3. How do I edit a Torrc file?
4. Where is Torrc file Windows?

What is a Torrc file?

Tor uses a text file called torrc that contains configuration instructions for how Tor should behave. The default configuration should work fine for most Tor users (hence the warning above.) To find your Tor Browser torrc , follow the instructions for your operating system below.

What is the configuration file for Tor Browser?

The config file for Tor is /etc/tor/torrc . Tor is, by default in a secure mode. Adding a Hidden Service allows your machine to be communicated with regardless the network and its location. It is essential that we only forward ports we need, and have full authentication turned on for these services.

How do I edit a Torrc file?

The torrc file is just a flat text file, any text editor (like vim , gedit or notepad.exe ) should suffice. Open the file in the text editor and add the lines, or edit the lines if the options already exist with different definitions.

Where is Torrc file Windows?

If you installed Tor Browser on Windows or Linux, the torrc file is in the data directory, which is Browser/TorBrowser/Data/Tor inside your Tor Browser directory.