# Relay Operator **URL:** https://forum.torproject.org/c/support/relay-operator/17.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.torproject.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.torproject.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.torproject.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Experience with hosting providers](https://forum.torproject.org/t/experience-with-hosting-providers/21763)
**Author:** [@xxn7](https://forum.torproject.org/u/xxn7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/experience-with-hosting-providers/21763 "2026-06-21T20:49:02Z")
Hello there, does anybody have experiences with pfcloud.io (german, locations among others in slovenia) , host.it (italian) or seflow.net (italian) in regards of non-exit relays? They are not listed in the good/bad ISP… --- ## [Is my bridge tainted/blocked?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/is-my-bridge-tainted-blocked/21741)
**Author:** [@theking2](https://forum.torproject.org/u/theking2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/is-my-bridge-tainted-blocked/21741 "2026-06-15T22:40:29Z")
Is there a standard way to find out if my bridge or ip is tainted/blocked and therefor no longer relevant (and I better run a relay)? --- ## [Multiple relay due to upgrade](https://forum.torproject.org/t/multiple-relay-due-to-upgrade/21715)
**Author:** [@theking2](https://forum.torproject.org/u/theking2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/multiple-relay-due-to-upgrade/21715 "2026-06-10T16:06:13Z")
During a migration from torrelay to obfs4-bridge I had a relay running under the same name but with a diferent id. This is the result I’m wondering if any harm was done. The first one—theking2(1)—is the correct one. … --- ## [Update Tor's RPM repo with support for Fedora 44](https://forum.torproject.org/t/update-tors-rpm-repo-with-support-for-fedora-44/21575)
**Author:** [@picklebearfeather](https://forum.torproject.org/u/picklebearfeather)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/update-tors-rpm-repo-with-support-for-fedora-44/21575 "2026-06-10T15:23:46Z")
Tor for Fedora 44 - x86\_64 100% | 1.4 KiB/s | 1.2 KiB | 00m01s \>\>\> Status code: 404 for https://rpm.torproject.org/fedora/44/x86\_64/repodata/repomd.xml (IP: 2620:7:6… --- ## [Can't enable logs on second relay per server](https://forum.torproject.org/t/cant-enable-logs-on-second-relay-per-server/21724)
**Author:** [@xxn7](https://forum.torproject.org/u/xxn7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/cant-enable-logs-on-second-relay-per-server/21724 "2026-06-10T10:04:51Z")
Hello there, I’m running two relays on a single server. The second instance was created with tor-instance-create. It’s running fine with the logs disabled in the torrc, but if I enable it (in a different directory than… --- ## [Is my obfs4 relay working correctly?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/is-my-obfs4-relay-working-correctly/21694)
**Author:** [@randumb](https://forum.torproject.org/u/randumb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/is-my-obfs4-relay-working-correctly/21694 "2026-06-09T15:08:28Z")
I set up a obfsv4 relay according to the website, but it is not really getting any traffic, just one unique user every 3 hours according too the logs The bridge distribution method is “reserved” Also I see a repeated m… --- ## [Is a fingerprint the same thing as an ID?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/is-a-fingerprint-the-same-thing-as-an-id/21698)
**Author:** [@theking2](https://forum.torproject.org/u/theking2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/is-a-fingerprint-the-same-thing-as-an-id/21698 "2026-06-09T00:39:47Z")
starting the tor show an id in the logs. On metrics.torproject.org there is a fingerprint. I assume they have no relation. --- ## [bridge vs relay preferences for the tor network](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridge-vs-relay-preferences-for-the-tor-network/21716)
**Author:** [@theking2](https://forum.torproject.org/u/theking2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridge-vs-relay-preferences-for-the-tor-network/21716 "2026-06-09T00:39:35Z")
I never gave the distinction bridge vs relay much consideration until I came accross this execllent blog. I was operating relay over many years which eventually became carrying guard traffic mailnly: the container us… --- ## [Obsolete version obfs4 version on official docker repo](https://forum.torproject.org/t/obsolete-version-obfs4-version-on-official-docker-repo/21682)
**Author:** [@BenoitGeslain](https://forum.torproject.org/u/BenoitGeslain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/obsolete-version-obfs4-version-on-official-docker-repo/21682 "2026-06-08T18:00:37Z")
While checking the status of my bridges, i saw they all had the Not Recommended flag. I manually verified that i was running the latest image and i am. The docker obfs image tor version is 0.4.8.22 and recommended versi… --- ## [Upgrde obfs4-bridge](https://forum.torproject.org/t/upgrde-obfs4-bridge/21701)
**Author:** [@theking2](https://forum.torproject.org/u/theking2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/upgrde-obfs4-bridge/21701 "2026-06-07T19:26:25Z")
I see this logged: \[warn\] Please upgrade! This version of Tor (0.4.8.22) is obsolete, according to the directory authorities. Recommended versions are: 0.4.9.4-rc,0.4.9.5,0.4.9.6,0.4.9.7,0.4.9.8,0.4.9.9 I use the lates… --- ## [MTBF of running a Tor relay](https://forum.torproject.org/t/mtbf-of-running-a-tor-relay/21677)
**Author:** [@randumb](https://forum.torproject.org/u/randumb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/mtbf-of-running-a-tor-relay/21677 "2026-06-03T11:07:25Z")
What consists of a failure? One of my relay’s MTBFs is 5 days but its uptime is 60 days I have another relay whose MTBF is like 60 days but the uptime cannot get past 6 days I am really confused, they both have the sam… --- ## [Webtunnel bridge blocked by IP in Turkmenistan](https://forum.torproject.org/t/webtunnel-bridge-blocked-by-ip-in-turkmenistan/21646)
**Author:** [@jabdoa2](https://forum.torproject.org/u/jabdoa2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/webtunnel-bridge-blocked-by-ip-in-turkmenistan/21646 "2026-05-30T18:47:41Z")
I run a few webtunnel bridges and recently got feedback from users in Turkmenistan that the bridge stopped working. DNS resolution still works but users get “connection refused” when connecting. I quickly rotated the IP … --- ## [Adding Packetra (Finland + Switzerland reseller) to Good Bad ISPs](https://forum.torproject.org/t/adding-packetra-finland-switzerland-reseller-to-good-bad-isps/21644)
**Author:** [@PacketraOliver](https://forum.torproject.org/u/PacketraOliver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/adding-packetra-finland-switzerland-reseller-to-good-bad-isps/21644 "2026-05-30T18:47:31Z")
Hello, I’d like to request that Packetra be added to the Good Bad ISPs page under Finland and Switzerland. Packetra is a privacy-focused VPS reseller offering anonymous signup, cryptocurrency payments (Bitcoin, Ethereu… --- ## [Seeing a LOT of timeout messages and other strange behaviour](https://forum.torproject.org/t/seeing-a-lot-of-timeout-messages-and-other-strange-behaviour/21627)
**Author:** [@Redwave](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Redwave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/seeing-a-lot-of-timeout-messages-and-other-strange-behaviour/21627 "2026-05-25T05:11:22Z")
I am seeing some very strange behaviour on one relay: So far today 32 of these: │ 15:11:54 \[NOTICE\] Your network connection speed appears to have changed. Resetting timeout to 60000ms after 18 timeouts and 943 buildtim… --- ## [Cannot generate Happy Family key](https://forum.torproject.org/t/cannot-generate-happy-family-key/21636)
**Author:** [@maxzrbn](https://forum.torproject.org/u/maxzrbn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/cannot-generate-happy-family-key/21636 "2026-05-25T05:09:33Z")
Hello everyone, I’m trying to configure Happy Families for the relays I admin, but I’m stuck at generating the key itself: $ sudo -u debian-tor tor --keygen-family maxzrbn ... May 24 11:42:25.607 \[warn\] Couldn’t open “… --- ## [All snowflake proxies have udp (displayed in netstat -np output)](https://forum.torproject.org/t/all-snowflake-proxies-have-udp-displayed-in-netstat-np-output/21628)
**Author:** [@PointingGuest](https://forum.torproject.org/u/PointingGuest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/all-snowflake-proxies-have-udp-displayed-in-netstat-np-output/21628 "2026-05-21T10:25:12Z")
Hello! For all those who wonder “why there are no udp connections listed in netstat -np” for standalone snowflake proxies - changes in kernel 7.x are probably the culprit. Don’t panic, they are there, just not displayed… --- ## [Hardware and Settings in Home Environment](https://forum.torproject.org/t/hardware-and-settings-in-home-environment/21538)
**Author:** [@Tor4H](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Tor4H)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/hardware-and-settings-in-home-environment/21538 "2026-05-11T13:35:49Z")
Hi, I recently upgraded my home-network from an old FritzBox 7490 to a Unifi CGU. We currently have 70mbit down and 30mbit upstream, but sometime next year we’ll get fiber. I operate a small middle-relay on a Pi 3b+ wi… --- ## [Unrecognized BridgeDistribution value “telegram”](https://forum.torproject.org/t/unrecognized-bridgedistribution-value-telegram/21570)
**Author:** [@lars-skuggi](https://forum.torproject.org/u/lars-skuggi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/unrecognized-bridgedistribution-value-telegram/21570 "2026-05-10T14:30:26Z")
Hi, since latest tor update to 0.4.9.8 I see this strange message in the tor logs of my WebTunnel bridge: May 10 12:55:57 \[scrubbed\] Tor\[986\]: Unrecognized BridgeDistribution value “telegram”. I’ll assume you know what… --- ## [A plea for help with dysfunctional bridge](https://forum.torproject.org/t/a-plea-for-help-with-dysfunctional-bridge/21515)
**Author:** [@mossy\_road\_523](https://forum.torproject.org/u/mossy_road_523)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/a-plea-for-help-with-dysfunctional-bridge/21515 "2026-04-28T20:06:08Z")
Trying to get a bridge back online after my external IP was changed by my service provider. The bridge ran successfully and carried traffic for 60 days or so. The ISP changed my external IP while I was out of town and I… --- ## [Tor bridge outdated and flagged as "not recommended" on OpenBSD 7.8](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-bridge-outdated-and-flagged-as-not-recommended-on-openbsd-7-8/21504)
**Author:** [@harpia](https://forum.torproject.org/u/harpia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-bridge-outdated-and-flagged-as-not-recommended-on-openbsd-7-8/21504 "2026-04-24T13:29:34Z")
I run an obfs4 bridge on OpenBSD in an effort to contribute to OS diversity in the Tor network. I like many aspects of OpenBSD, but one thing that bothers me is how rarely they upgrade their Ports in the stable release. … --- ## [Webtunnel bridge is not being accepted](https://forum.torproject.org/t/webtunnel-bridge-is-not-being-accepted/21493)
**Author:** [@lars-skuggi](https://forum.torproject.org/u/lars-skuggi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/webtunnel-bridge-is-not-being-accepted/21493 "2026-04-22T16:53:38Z")
For about three weeks now, I have been operating a webtunnel bridge. I was under the impression that access to the Tor network via webtunnel bridges is currently in demand and that bandwidth is scarce. At least, that’s t… --- ## [Bridge stuck as "dysfunctiona" in tor-metrics and status reporting despite being reachable and used](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridge-stuck-as-dysfunctiona-in-tor-metrics-and-status-reporting-despite-being-reachable-and-used/21490)
**Author:** [@mossy\_road\_523](https://forum.torproject.org/u/mossy_road_523)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridge-stuck-as-dysfunctiona-in-tor-metrics-and-status-reporting-despite-being-reachable-and-used/21490 "2026-04-22T13:52:13Z")
I’m running a bridge with the following ID: https://bridges.torproject.org/status?id=744DA6E2E2BCB93999C8B16C1C185BA06DFFA447 The bridge had been running successfully for about 60 days, then hit an ISP‑assigned externa… --- ## [Snowflake proxy port requirements](https://forum.torproject.org/t/snowflake-proxy-port-requirements/21434)
**Author:** [@TorOps](https://forum.torproject.org/u/TorOps)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/snowflake-proxy-port-requirements/21434 "2026-04-21T14:42:23Z")
Hello, I recently started running an unrestricted standalone snowflake proxy and I was wondering, what is the lowest possible port range I can give it without having to give it all ports in the DMZ? --- ## [Running Snowflake Proxy on Tails](https://forum.torproject.org/t/running-snowflake-proxy-on-tails/21348)
**Author:** [@el-gallo-azul](https://forum.torproject.org/u/el-gallo-azul)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/running-snowflake-proxy-on-tails/21348 "2026-04-20T01:48:41Z")
I have a (possibly dumb) question. As soon as I heard about Snowflake, I decided to run a Snowflake proxy. My default system is Tor Browser on TailsOS, so I installed the proxy as described on Tor Project | Debian. When … --- ## [IPv6 only snowflake bridge](https://forum.torproject.org/t/ipv6-only-snowflake-bridge/6625)
**Author:** [@SirNeo](https://forum.torproject.org/u/SirNeo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/ipv6-only-snowflake-bridge/6625 "2026-04-19T11:05:31Z")
I have found an special offer 1$/month for a VPS with only IPv6 addres / 512MB RAM / 500GB bandwitdh at 100Mbps and after that unlimited but the speed is limited to 5Mbps so i said it’s the perfect candidate for a Snowfl… --- ## [Incorrect First Seen metadata for two relays on Metrics / Onionoo](https://forum.torproject.org/t/incorrect-first-seen-metadata-for-two-relays-on-metrics-onionoo/21453)
**Author:** [@dinghy678](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dinghy678)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/incorrect-first-seen-metadata-for-two-relays-on-metrics-onionoo/21453 "2026-04-13T08:34:44Z")
\*\*Hi, I think I may be seeing incorrect “First Seen” metadata again for two public relays. Fingerprints: 7C9D75BC8D0A9280C3C444F015C9007623B6C369 (GhostHopWarden) 7B69D1B64DA534A86343B4E1D97DD099E96F30F6 (GhostHopShie… --- ## [How does a brand new relay get GUARD flag in 36 hours?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-does-a-brand-new-relay-get-guard-flag-in-36-hours/21449)
**Author:** [@Redwave](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Redwave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-does-a-brand-new-relay-get-guard-flag-in-36-hours/21449 "2026-04-10T15:25:49Z")
I saw this warning in my log today (04.08.26) time is UTC: 10:49:59 \[WARN\] Guard SODrelay ($AC633C90E126E0BCA96F14ECE5D222B586FA0D56) is failing a very large amount of circuits. Most likely this means the Tor network is… --- ## [Tor Relay Search not showing ContactInfo or MyFamily](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-relay-search-not-showing-contactinfo-or-myfamily/21448)
**Author:** [@neel](https://forum.torproject.org/u/neel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-relay-search-not-showing-contactinfo-or-myfamily/21448 "2026-04-09T06:20:20Z")
Yes, I know that MyFamily is going away. But I recently swapped my home internet from T-Mobile/Calyx SIM to Spectrum (they installed a so-called “high split amp”) and after a year of not having a relay at home, I finall… --- ## [Schrödinger's bridge](https://forum.torproject.org/t/schrodingers-bridge/21394)
**Author:** [@lars-skuggi](https://forum.torproject.org/u/lars-skuggi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/schrodingers-bridge/21394 "2026-03-29T20:04:12Z")
Hi, I’m running a webtunnel bridge since yesterday on a VPS and it’s dead and alive at the same time! I can connect using a tor browser and browse the internet download stuff etc. The tor browser’s circuit shows as fi… --- ## [Why does Tor listen to UDP?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/why-does-tor-listen-to-udp/21284)
**Author:** [@dudu](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dudu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/why-does-tor-listen-to-udp/21284 "2026-03-28T18:51:24Z")
Hi, I recently noticed that Tor binds to UDP sockets when configured as a relay on FreeBSD. root@:~ # sockstat -46l USER COMMAND PID FD PROTO LOCAL ADDRESS FOREIGN ADDRESS \_tor tor … [Previous page](https://forum.torproject.org/c/support/relay-operator/17.md) [Next page](https://forum.torproject.org/c/support/relay-operator/17.md?page=2)