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**Author:** [@gus](https://forum.torproject.org/u/gus)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-blocked-in-russia-how-to-circumvent-censorship/982 "2025-09-24T13:22:49Z")
Здравствуйте! C декабря 2021 года интернет-провайдеры в России блокируют Tor. Браузер Tor включает инструменты для обхода этих блокировок. Например, вы можете воспользоваться Snowflake, мостами obfs4 или WebTunnel. “Зе… --- ## [\[Archived\] Iran: Circumventing Censorship with Tor](https://forum.torproject.org/t/archived-iran-circumventing-censorship-with-tor/4590)
**Author:** [@championquizzer](https://forum.torproject.org/u/championquizzer)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/archived-iran-circumventing-censorship-with-tor/4590 "2022-10-29T12:22:17Z")
:warning: Update (2025-06-25): Contents of this article are not up-to-date. Instructions to various censorship circumvention methods mentioned here will not work in latest versions of Tor Browser for Desktop and Android,… --- ## [Tor is much slower latterly than it used to be](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-is-much-slower-latterly-than-it-used-to-be/3567)
**Author:** [@Alexey104](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Alexey104)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-is-much-slower-latterly-than-it-used-to-be/3567 "2022-08-29T06:21:59Z")
OS: ArchLinux Tor: 0.4.7.7 Tor-Browser: 11.0.13 Hi! I use Tor and Tor-Browser a lot everyday, and latterly Tor network became extremely slow for me, much slower than it used to be. It seems that the issue arose after… --- ## [Please Update your Snowflake Proxy to help us rollout Distributed Snowflake Server Support](https://forum.torproject.org/t/please-update-your-snowflake-proxy-to-help-us-rollout-distributed-snowflake-server-support/4098)
**Author:** [@Shelikhoo](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Shelikhoo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/please-update-your-snowflake-proxy-to-help-us-rollout-distributed-snowflake-server-support/4098 "2022-10-07T12:18:24Z")
At Tor, we are constantly trying to improve Snowflake to make it accessible to more people. This means we are currently working on enabling horizontal scaling of Snowflake to distribute the traffic to more than one serve… --- ## [High-speed relays on Windows - not great, not terrible](https://forum.torproject.org/t/high-speed-relays-on-windows-not-great-not-terrible/2056)
**Author:** [@lokodlare](https://forum.torproject.org/u/lokodlare)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/high-speed-relays-on-windows-not-great-not-terrible/2056 "2022-07-02T14:02:16Z")
Hello all, one of my main goals as a relay operator is to diversify the tor network. As this can be done in many different ways (different providers, countries, tor versions etc.) I thought I’d give hosting some high-sp… --- ## [PSA: WebTunnel bridge on Debian 12 the "easy" way](https://forum.torproject.org/t/psa-webtunnel-bridge-on-debian-12-the-easy-way/16129)
**Author:** [@atari](https://forum.torproject.org/u/atari)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/psa-webtunnel-bridge-on-debian-12-the-easy-way/16129 "2024-12-13T12:52:25Z")
After the call for more WebTunnel bridges I was setting up a few and would like to suggest an “easier” way for Debian 12 without Docker (the Docker image is outdated and has some flaws imho). I assume a freshly installe… --- ## [CentOS 9 Tor relay setup keeps getting this error](https://forum.torproject.org/t/centos-9-tor-relay-setup-keeps-getting-this-error/12321)
**Author:** [@redacted4ever](https://forum.torproject.org/u/redacted4ever)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/centos-9-tor-relay-setup-keeps-getting-this-error/12321 "2024-04-18T17:00:40Z")
So on CentOS 9 im trying to set up a relay, but whenever i try to start/restart tor it results in an error. I tried to find solutions online, but couldn’t find any. Here’s the logs from journalctl -xeu tor.service Subje… --- ## [Using ChatGPT with Tor](https://forum.torproject.org/t/using-chatgpt-with-tor/12283)
**Author:** [@compis](https://forum.torproject.org/u/compis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/using-chatgpt-with-tor/12283 "2025-01-08T17:37:22Z")
When starting up Tor version 13.0.13 on Linux I get an error everytime starting up tor right after I enter a message for Chatgpt. “Something went wrong. If this issue persists please contact us through our help center a… --- ## [Help find working method to circumvent Internet shutdown method in Russia!](https://forum.torproject.org/t/help-find-working-method-to-circumvent-internet-shutdown-method-in-russia/20600)
**Author:** [@Toraddicted](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Toraddicted)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/help-find-working-method-to-circumvent-internet-shutdown-method-in-russia/20600 "2025-12-26T09:35:57Z")
Recently they started testing so-called “white-list”. At this moment it is being tested only by mobile providers. It already makes a lot of problems to mobile network users but in the future, it may be extended to other … --- ## [Websites blocking Tor](https://forum.torproject.org/t/websites-blocking-tor/6095)
**Author:** [@Torrifictill1000](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Torrifictill1000)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/websites-blocking-tor/6095 "2023-01-28T17:17:52Z")
Would it be possible to add some type of “bridge” as last hop? Many websites seems to be able to recognize TOR exits and, subsequently, block the connection. --- ## [X.com (formerly Twitter) issues with Tor users](https://forum.torproject.org/t/x-com-formerly-twitter-issues-with-tor-users/17863)
**Author:** [@Serial.com](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Serial.com)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/x-com-formerly-twitter-issues-with-tor-users/17863 "2026-05-08T11:36:01Z")
Hey guys Can you help me with the question below? When reporting a bug, please include as many of these as possible: Operating system you are using openSuse TW Tor Browser Version 14.0.7 (based on Mozilla Firef… --- ## [How does Tor Android hide screen size?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-does-tor-android-hide-screen-size/327)
**Author:** [@Armadillo](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Armadillo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-does-tor-android-hide-screen-size/327 "2021-11-17T18:46:52Z")
Hello all. I wanted to ask how the Android app hides our screen size and resolution seeing as it’s not possible to resize apps, from what I understand it is very important. It is confusing though because when I check b… --- ## [Understanding Tor Browser and NoScript: Doubts and Questions](https://forum.torproject.org/t/understanding-tor-browser-and-noscript-doubts-and-questions/16437)
**Author:** [@sibling](https://forum.torproject.org/u/sibling)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/understanding-tor-browser-and-noscript-doubts-and-questions/16437 "2025-11-19T07:22:26Z")
Scripts Basics- My Doubts and Confusions So, I was watching a video by The Hated One, and they recommended setting the security level to “Safest” in Tor Browser’s settings. This disables features like JavaScript for bett… --- ## [Is there currently a major DDOS affecting the network's availability?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/is-there-currently-a-major-ddos-affecting-the-networks-availability/12492)
**Author:** [@Toruser20240428](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Toruser20240428)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 10:30am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/is-there-currently-a-major-ddos-affecting-the-networks-availability/12492 "2024-06-05T10:30:07Z")
I’ve used Tor and Tor Browser on a regular everyday basis for the last few years, and I know there is always natural fluctuating variance in the network’s performance at different times. But for the past several days or … --- ## [Browser Fingerprinting](https://forum.torproject.org/t/browser-fingerprinting/1228)
**Author:** [@iekbwalfahngtdpupz](https://forum.torproject.org/u/iekbwalfahngtdpupz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/browser-fingerprinting/1228 "2023-12-29T05:55:34Z")
Hi, been using Tor browser for a long time and really like it, but for some things I don’t use it, because it is not fast enough and I don’t want to “steal” bandwidth from others, for example for watching videos. I am a… --- ## [Proof of Work (PoW) defense for Onion Service is released](https://forum.torproject.org/t/proof-of-work-pow-defense-for-onion-service-is-released/8887)
**Author:** [@rhatto](https://forum.torproject.org/u/rhatto)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/proof-of-work-pow-defense-for-onion-service-is-released/8887 "2023-11-02T17:17:43Z")
We are thrilled to announce that the Proof of Work (PoW) protection for Onion Services is now available for general adoption with the tor 0.4.8.4 stable release. If you’re an Onion Service operator, your feedback will h… --- ## [How to start Tor Browser on Linux](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-start-tor-browser-on-linux/11202)
**Author:** [@anon48802337](https://forum.torproject.org/u/anon48802337)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-start-tor-browser-on-linux/11202 "2024-01-26T13:56:54Z")
I refer to INSTALLATION | Tor Project | Tor Browser Manual. According to the paragraph For GNU/Linux/ Graphical method, in file manager I right-clicked start-tor-browser.desktop and chose Properties and checked Executabl… --- ## [Apparently, a new wave of Tor blocking is underway in Russia](https://forum.torproject.org/t/apparently-a-new-wave-of-tor-blocking-is-underway-in-russia/21006)
**Author:** [@reseacher](https://forum.torproject.org/u/reseacher)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/apparently-a-new-wave-of-tor-blocking-is-underway-in-russia/21006 "2026-04-08T16:38:25Z")
Around December 20th, reports of difficulties accessing the Tor browser increased again. Snoflake works, but one of my sources reported low speed. On the other hand, ntc.party forum posts describe how blocking access … --- ## [How to launch a Tor proxy server?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-launch-a-tor-proxy-server/7981)
**Author:** [@hack3rcon](https://forum.torproject.org/u/hack3rcon)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-launch-a-tor-proxy-server/7981 "2023-06-20T14:38:41Z")
Hello, I want to setup Tor as a proxy server and a remote computer connect to my system and use Tor. I opened “/etc/tor/torrc” file and added the following lines to it: SocksListenAddress (Server's internal IP address)… --- ## [Snowflake or webtunnel just for me](https://forum.torproject.org/t/snowflake-or-webtunnel-just-for-me/13550)
**Author:** [@Sticky](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Sticky)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/snowflake-or-webtunnel-just-for-me/13550 "2025-02-11T16:44:55Z")
Hello everyone, how can I configure snowflake or webtunnel on my server just for myself? --- ## [Tor for all the apps in a Windows 10 desktop?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-for-all-the-apps-in-a-windows-10-desktop/16554)
**Author:** [@blanc](https://forum.torproject.org/u/blanc)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-for-all-the-apps-in-a-windows-10-desktop/16554 "2025-01-23T14:28:41Z")
Hi, is it possible to use TOR for all the apps in a Windows 10 desktop? --- ## [Obfs4 error: "general SOCKS server failure"](https://forum.torproject.org/t/obfs4-error-general-socks-server-failure/12165)
**Author:** [@birdofprey](https://forum.torproject.org/u/birdofprey)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/obfs4-error-general-socks-server-failure/12165 "2024-06-11T09:56:11Z")
Tor: 0.4.8.10-dev-20240401T153401Z-1~d13.trixie+1 tor mode: obfs4 error: 2024-04-02 06:24:38.024 \[NOTICE\] DisableNetwork is set. Tor will not make or accept non-control network connections. Shutting down all existing … --- ## [Tails installation using img](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tails-installation-using-img/10752)
**Author:** [@compis](https://forum.torproject.org/u/compis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tails-installation-using-img/10752 "2024-07-22T00:54:22Z")
Why does tails use an .img installation file instead of an ISO? This would allow local SHA256 verification of the ISO instead of using the “select your download”, Tails - Install Tails from Linux to verify the download … --- ## [Thoughts on the proposal for a mandatory valid email address in the ContactInfo field](https://forum.torproject.org/t/thoughts-on-the-proposal-for-a-mandatory-valid-email-address-in-the-contactinfo-field/9858)
**Author:** [@Handbrake7185](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Handbrake7185)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/thoughts-on-the-proposal-for-a-mandatory-valid-email-address-in-the-contactinfo-field/9858 "2024-09-19T16:54:48Z")
As the topic in \[tor-relays\] Proposal: Restrict ContactInfo to Mandatory Email Address is read only due to it being a mirror from a mailing list, I’ll be writing my thoughts here, only related to reachability, not taking… --- ## [Guardian project references proprietary google WebAuthN lib in Firefox?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/guardian-project-references-proprietary-google-webauthn-lib-in-firefox/4379)
**Author:** [@compartmentalized](https://forum.torproject.org/u/compartmentalized)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 6:47am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/guardian-project-references-proprietary-google-webauthn-lib-in-firefox/4379 "2022-09-06T06:47:47Z")
A common note at the end of f-droid repos states any non-free components. The guardian project’s f-droid repo states the TBB has one such issue. “About the Anti-Features In order to support WebAuthn, Firefox includes … --- ## [Tor Browser having weird font while other browser doesn't](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-having-weird-font-while-other-browser-doesnt/12400)
**Author:** [@MustBeMe](https://forum.torproject.org/u/MustBeMe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 8:38am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-having-weird-font-while-other-browser-doesnt/12400 "2024-05-16T08:38:38Z")
I am using the Tor Browser on Linux, it is updated. But there is one problem, Tor Browser has a weird font (Times New Roman?) while the other browser on my computer, which is Brave doesn’t have that font and looks normal… --- ## [Gah. Your tab just crashed](https://forum.torproject.org/t/gah-your-tab-just-crashed/1614)
**Author:** [@ttttt](https://forum.torproject.org/u/ttttt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/gah-your-tab-just-crashed/1614 "2024-06-12T07:30:11Z")
Hello I already sent this message to frontdesk@torproject.org but I don’t know if there is someone. So I post also here : I meet unstoppable disconnections when using tor browser. That happens on sites where you need t… --- ## [Have I Correctly Set Up My Bridge on Tails?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/have-i-correctly-set-up-my-bridge-on-tails/2990)
**Author:** [@ahmed](https://forum.torproject.org/u/ahmed)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/have-i-correctly-set-up-my-bridge-on-tails/2990 "2022-04-19T18:17:25Z")
I keep getting this error that I am not able to connect to Tor. I am using a bridge that I get from the mail my os is tails. How to use bridge on Tails Operating System? --- ## [After updating to Tor Browser 14.0, Tor Browser shows a pop-up that I have now less protection](https://forum.torproject.org/t/after-updating-to-tor-browser-14-0-tor-browser-shows-a-pop-up-that-i-have-now-less-protection/15361)
**Author:** [@instagra\_tre\_tor](https://forum.torproject.org/u/instagra_tre_tor)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/after-updating-to-tor-browser-14-0-tor-browser-shows-a-pop-up-that-i-have-now-less-protection/15361 "2026-08-16T13:05:51Z")
Hi, I am on Ubuntu 24.04.1 and updated my Tor Browser to version 14.0. When the Tor Browser opened again after the update, I got this pop-up from the Tor Browser (also see my picture, that I uploaded) : “Some of Tor Br… --- ## [Too many connections (DDoS 2022.07.02)](https://forum.torproject.org/t/too-many-connections-ddos-2022-07-02/3827)
**Author:** [@Vort](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Vort)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/too-many-connections-ddos-2022-07-02/3827 "2022-10-24T16:42:46Z")
Hello. Something strange happened today - thousands of new connections started to appear. Looks like they were coming from Hetzner hosting (static.\[IP\].clients.your-server.de addresses). Usually my relay have ~8k conn… --- ## [How to use Twitter via Onion Services](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-use-twitter-via-onion-services/14285)
**Author:** [@janavaro](https://forum.torproject.org/u/janavaro)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-use-twitter-via-onion-services/14285 "2024-08-29T14:46:49Z")
Hi, I want to use my Twitter account via Tor network. Naturally, I’m getting some errors when trying to log in. Is there a way to use my Twitter account without exiting the Tor network? What is the risk of losing anonym… --- ## [How to set up an onion service?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-set-up-an-onion-service/12995)
**Author:** [@Tao](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Tao)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-set-up-an-onion-service/12995 "2025-01-07T11:16:04Z")
I have tried following the tor tutorial and I’ve tried a few other tutorials on Digital Ocean, including how to set up nginx, though most of them are focused on making clearnet sites. However, I can never connect to my … --- ## [Tor Browser tries to establish a strange connection now and then while starting up](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-tries-to-establish-a-strange-connection-now-and-then-while-starting-up/21402)
**Author:** [@gur\_helios](https://forum.torproject.org/u/gur_helios)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-browser-tries-to-establish-a-strange-connection-now-and-then-while-starting-up/21402 "2026-04-11T10:55:43Z")
Hello everybody From time to time, when I start the Tor Browser (either in its latest version or many many versions before), Tor Browser tries to establish a connnection to the following web site: https://www .vzvyv. co… --- ## [Russia rolled out WHITELISTS and Snowflake, some Webtunnels and MORE THAN HALF OF INTERNET is complete dead and no one seems to notice!](https://forum.torproject.org/t/russia-rolled-out-whitelists-and-snowflake-some-webtunnels-and-more-than-half-of-internet-is-complete-dead-and-no-one-seems-to-notice/21105)
**Author:** [@anon314893516](https://forum.torproject.org/u/anon314893516)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/russia-rolled-out-whitelists-and-snowflake-some-webtunnels-and-more-than-half-of-internet-is-complete-dead-and-no-one-seems-to-notice/21105 "2026-10-10T22:32:49Z")
HTTPS is practically dead because internet is hosted on 3 companies’ computers apparently. It is continuation of 16-20kb throttle that started here: \[Russia\] Censor has a new method of blocking · Issue #490 · net4people/… --- ## [How to set the user agent](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-set-the-user-agent/13814)
**Author:** [@Sue](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Sue)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-set-the-user-agent/13814 "2024-07-30T08:00:36Z")
How do you change the user agent string? I’d like to know for testing purposes. In Firefox you can set general.useragent.override but this doesn’t have any effect in the Tor Browser, I don’t know why. --- ## [DNS over HTTP active on Tor](https://forum.torproject.org/t/dns-over-http-active-on-tor/11729)
**Author:** [@compis](https://forum.torproject.org/u/compis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/dns-over-http-active-on-tor/11729 "2024-04-25T18:21:54Z")
I am using Tor version 13.0.10 on Debian and using firefox 122 and when I go to the Cloudflare site 1.1.1.1/help to view the DNS over HTTPs information, I surprisingly see my location information YYZ and DOH being used. … --- ## [Problems with Snowflake since 2023-09-20: "broker failure Unexpected error, no answer."](https://forum.torproject.org/t/problems-with-snowflake-since-2023-09-20-broker-failure-unexpected-error-no-answer/9346)
**Author:** [@dcf](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dcf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/problems-with-snowflake-since-2023-09-20-broker-failure-unexpected-error-no-answer/9346 "2023-10-06T15:07:50Z")
Some users are having problems connecting with Snowflake since yesterday, 2023-09-20. The anti-censorship and applications teams know the cause of the problem and are working on fixing it. In the meantime, if you are an … --- ## [Unofficial Tor Network Status Site](https://forum.torproject.org/t/unofficial-tor-network-status-site/18133)
**Author:** [@clown](https://forum.torproject.org/u/clown)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/unofficial-tor-network-status-site/18133 "2025-04-25T15:32:07Z")
I found this unofficial Tor Network Status page when researching about the old “BlutMagie” Tor Status page which used to exist for awhile but was eventually retired. (You can find more about this by searching the web and… --- ## [WARNING: Do not use ReliableSite.Net for Tor Exits](https://forum.torproject.org/t/warning-do-not-use-reliablesite-net-for-tor-exits/8153)
**Author:** [@neel](https://forum.torproject.org/u/neel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/warning-do-not-use-reliablesite-net-for-tor-exits/8153 "2023-11-28T05:30:58Z")
For a few months, I ran ~6-9 Gbps of Tor exit capacity on dedicated server host ReliableSite.Net, that with my own ARIN IPv4/IPv6 allocations, mainly due to really cheap Gigabit bandwidth and good peering. This let me ha… --- ## [UI broke after updating](https://forum.torproject.org/t/ui-broke-after-updating/535)
**Author:** [@kell](https://forum.torproject.org/u/kell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/ui-broke-after-updating/535 "2021-11-15T18:42:07Z")
Just updated to the latest version, the UI broke, hard to explain, so here’s a screenshot. --- ## [Russian messenger MAX found using multiple IP detection services](https://forum.torproject.org/t/russian-messenger-max-found-using-multiple-ip-detection-services/21312)
**Author:** [@Noino](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Noino)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/russian-messenger-max-found-using-multiple-ip-detection-services/21312 "2026-03-23T13:15:59Z")
Users of the state-approved MAX ̶s̶p̶y̶w̶e̶a̶r̶ messenger in Russia may be interested in the following article. Any that also use Tor VPN beta almost certainly will be - especially point 3 in the “Precautions” list bel… --- ## [Tab crash on startup](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tab-crash-on-startup/10313)
**Author:** [@andycham28](https://forum.torproject.org/u/andycham28)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tab-crash-on-startup/10313 "2024-06-17T16:37:30Z")
OS: Window 7 Ultimate TorBrowser: just updated from 1301 to 1304… no problem on 1301. security level HIGH I clicked on Start torbrowser… i wait… and it says Gah Your tab just crash… tab says about:blank i open anoth… --- ## [Only connection via Tor for the entire operating system](https://forum.torproject.org/t/only-connection-via-tor-for-the-entire-operating-system/295)
**Author:** [@TORino](https://forum.torproject.org/u/TORino)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/only-connection-via-tor-for-the-entire-operating-system/295 "2022-09-12T06:56:02Z")
Hi everyone, I was wondering if you could set the entire operating system (Arch Linux, in my case) so that it only uses and exclusively the Tor network to connect to the Internet, and not only with Tor Browser (so all to… --- ## [Trouble in seeing the CAPTCHA](https://forum.torproject.org/t/trouble-in-seeing-the-captcha/11803)
**Author:** [@39160813](https://forum.torproject.org/u/39160813)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2024, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/trouble-in-seeing-the-captcha/11803 "2024-03-09T09:45:35Z")
when i request a bridge i meet a trouble in seeing the CAPTCHA, so can’t prove i’m not a robot, and so won’t get the bridge i’m in PR China win10 (4diffrent computers, met this very problem) and tor browser version… --- ## [Hardware för Bridge?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/hardware-for-bridge/3123)
**Author:** [@Guybrush](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Guybrush)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/hardware-for-bridge/3123 "2022-05-07T14:55:30Z")
Hi! Does Tor bridge require the same hardware as the relay, or can I use less memory? Thinking of running a Bridge on VPS, would 512Mb be enough? --- ## [Should I install a new add-on or extension in Tor Browser, like AdBlock Plus or uBlock Origin?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/should-i-install-a-new-add-on-or-extension-in-tor-browser-like-adblock-plus-or-ublock-origin/718)
**Author:** [@gus](https://forum.torproject.org/u/gus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/should-i-install-a-new-add-on-or-extension-in-tor-browser-like-adblock-plus-or-ublock-origin/718 "2022-04-12T00:07:37Z")
It’s strongly discouraged to install new add-ons in Tor Browser, because they can compromise your privacy and security. See this Support article: Should I install a new add-on or extension in Tor Browser, like AdBlock P… --- ## [Where to find source of obfs4proxy files to package for Alpine](https://forum.torproject.org/t/where-to-find-source-of-obfs4proxy-files-to-package-for-alpine/11719)
**Author:** [@magdesign](https://forum.torproject.org/u/magdesign)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/where-to-find-source-of-obfs4proxy-files-to-package-for-alpine/11719 "2024-03-01T12:15:32Z")
Sitting in Iran. Trying to circumvent Tor censorship on a postmarketos (alpine aarch64) linux mobile phone. Might need to install obfs4proxy which is not available as package in alpine. Where do i find the source file… --- ## [How to edit Tor circuit in shell](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-edit-tor-circuit-in-shell/955)
**Author:** [@Aleff](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Aleff)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-edit-tor-circuit-in-shell/955 "2021-12-06T17:30:07Z")
Hello, can i use some commands to edit my connection how i want? I need to do this in shell, exist some method for edit my circuit like choose how many nodes to use like just one or more than 3? Can i choose my exit no… --- ## [Tor Metrics shows bogus data](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-metrics-shows-bogus-data/11090)
**Author:** [@anong](https://forum.torproject.org/u/anong)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-metrics-shows-bogus-data/11090 "2025-01-09T10:29:47Z")
Hi, I (and others in the IRC channel) have observed that the relay status page https://metrics.torproject.org/ is displaying incorrect data for some relays. For instance, regarding my relay: This relay appears to be l… --- ## [Anyone experiencing problems with Snowflake proxy?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/anyone-experiencing-problems-with-snowflake-proxy/6938)
**Author:** [@Enkidu-6](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Enkidu-6)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/anyone-experiencing-problems-with-snowflake-proxy/6938 "2023-03-28T13:19:19Z")
I run about 30 Snowflake proxies on various IP addresses. They are all docker containers and generally each proxy gets about 360-400 connections per hour and relaying an average of 1GB per hour. They’ve been running mos… [Next page](https://forum.torproject.org/c/support/12.md?page=1&per_page=50)