Find answers to common questions about Tor and our services.
Tor, short for "The Onion
Router," is a free and open-source software that helps protect your online
privacy by routing your internet traffic through a network of volunteer-run
servers. This network of servers relays your traffic in a way that makes it
difficult for anyone to trace your online activity back to you.
Yes, Tor is legal to use in
most countries. It is a tool designed to protect online privacy and
security. However, the legality of Tor may vary depending on your location
and how you use it. It's important to use Tor for legitimate and lawful
purposes.
To download and install Tor Browser, visit the official Tor Project
website and
follow the instructions provided. Tor Browser is available for Windows,
macOS, Linux, and Android.
Staying anonymous while
using Tor involves following best practices, such as not sharing personal
information, avoiding login accounts, and using HTTPS websites. Tor Browser
is designed to help protect your anonymity, but it's important to use it
correctly and responsibly.
Tor Hosting refers to web
hosting services that allow websites to be hosted on the Tor network. This
provides an extra layer of privacy and anonymity for website operators and
visitors. Tor Hosting is often used for websites that want to protect the
identity of their users or operators.
To host your website on the
Tor network, you can use Tor Hidden Services. This involves configuring your
web server to serve content over Tor. You'll need to set up a Tor Hidden
Service descriptor and configure your server to listen on the Tor network.
Detailed instructions can be found on the Tor Project's website.
Hosting a website on Tor
offers enhanced privacy and anonymity for both website operators and
visitors. It helps protect the identity of the server and the location of
the website. This can be valuable for websites that need to operate in
environments with strict censorship or surveillance.
Hosting on the Tor network
may have slower performance compared to traditional hosting services.
Additionally, not all web hosting features and technologies may be
compatible with Tor. It's important to consider these factors and evaluate
your specific hosting needs before choosing Tor Hosting.