Using Tor for the first time. Tor won't open

1. Why is my Tor Browser not opening?
2. How do I connect to Tor for the first time?
3. Why does Tor take so long to connect?
4. Can Russians access Tor?
5. How do I know if my Tor is working?
6. Do I need to use VPN before Tor?
7. Can police track Tor?
8. Should I use VPN with Tor?
9. Is VPN faster than Tor?
10. Is Tor slower than Chrome?
11. Is Tor Browser Faster than Chrome?
12. Why is Tor not working after update?
13. Is Tor compatible with Chrome?
14. Can you use Tor as a normal browser?
15. Can I use Tor and Chrome at the same time?

Why is my Tor Browser not opening?

If Tor Browser was working before and is not working now your system may have been hibernating. A reboot of your system will solve the issue. Delete Tor Browser and install it again. If updating, do not just overwrite your previous Tor Browser files; ensure they are fully deleted beforehand.

How do I connect to Tor for the first time?

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.

Why does Tor take so long to connect?

Why is the Tor Browser so slow? The Tor Browser is slow* because it routes data via three relays (servers) for your privacy. Regular connection, on the other hand, just connects you straight to the website/service, making it much faster.

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.

How do I know if my Tor is working?

Whatismybrowser.com maintains a copy of the Tor exit node IP addresses, in order to detect if you're using Tor, we look in that list for the IP address you're coming from. If it's in the list, then we conclude that your traffic is coming from the Tor network and if not, then we presume that you are not using Tor.

Do I need to use VPN before 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 police track Tor?

There is no way to track live, encrypted VPN traffic.

Using the Tor browser could be suspicious to your ISP and, therefore, to the police. However, you're not going to get in trouble just because it looks a bit suspicious.

Should I use VPN with Tor?

Generally speaking, we don't recommend using a VPN with Tor unless you're an advanced user who knows how to configure both in a way that doesn't compromise your privacy. You can find more detailed information about Tor + VPN at our wiki.

Is VPN faster than Tor?

A VPN is generally much faster than Tor. Since you are going directly to one VPN server, then to your desired destination (website, online service, etc.), it's faster than through several Tor nodes, before going to your final destination.

Is Tor slower than Chrome?

Using Tor Browser can sometimes be slower than other browsers. The Tor network has over a million daily users, and just over 6000 relays to route all of their traffic, and the load on each server can sometimes cause latency.

Is Tor Browser Faster than Chrome?

Is Tor Browser Faster than Chrome? The Tor Network offers much better privacy than just browsing regularly, but it also makes the Tor Browser slow – much slower than the alternatives.

Why is Tor not working after update?

If Tor Browser was working before and is not working now (especially after a re-install or an update), your system may have been hibernating. A reboot of your system, in that case, will solve the issue. Tor won't start on Windows when the folder path contains non-ascii characters. BitTorrent is not anonymous over Tor.

Is Tor compatible with Chrome?

If you wish to run the Android version of Tor Browser on your Chromebook, you can do that as well. But again, you will need to enable and use the Linux container to sideload the app. The Tor Browser is not officially available on the Play Store for Chromebooks.

Can you use Tor as a normal browser?

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".

Can I use Tor and Chrome at the same time?

You can certainly use another browser while you are also using Tor Browser.