# Relay Operator **URL:** https://forum.torproject.org/c/support/relay-operator/17.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.torproject.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.torproject.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.torproject.org/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## ["Bridge address is not valid" error](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridge-address-is-not-valid-error/20856)
**Author:** [@rotate.another](https://forum.torproject.org/u/rotate.another)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridge-address-is-not-valid-error/20856 "2025-12-18T16:42:51Z")
Hello, I’ve created a new Tor bridge in a FreeBSD jail, but the bridge status page tells me: Bridge 4AD2EEA276C672B07B34E979A6109B97632ACA62 advertises: \* obfs4 IPv4: dysfunctional Error: Bridge address is not valid… --- ## [Tor 'obsolete' problem](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-obsolete-problem/20864)
**Author:** [@pineapple](https://forum.torproject.org/u/pineapple)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-obsolete-problem/20864 "2025-12-18T15:57:04Z")
Hello I’ve switched from running a tor relay to a bridge. I recently had to turn off my relay for a while because I couldn’t update tor. I currently added tor repository so I get the binaries faster (thanks maxzrbn). But… --- ## [Bridge - wrong state in relay search](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridge-wrong-state-in-relay-search/20945)
**Author:** [@tor.dry565](https://forum.torproject.org/u/tor.dry565)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridge-wrong-state-in-relay-search/20945 "2025-12-17T14:11:01Z")
Hello, Sometimes, my bridge appears down on the relay search website. When it’s down, tor service is still up and i’m still getting some connections. So I looked if other bridges had the same problem and I found hundred… --- ## [How to limit Tor bridge (OBFS4) traffic/bandwidth?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-limit-tor-bridge-obfs4-traffic-bandwidth/20932)
**Author:** [@postcd](https://forum.torproject.org/u/postcd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-limit-tor-bridge-obfs4-traffic-bandwidth/20932 "2025-12-15T19:25:42Z")
I am unable to find at Tor Project | Debian / Ubuntu (bridge setup tutorial) any mention of a bandwidth or traffic. Bandwidth limits - Relay performance - Relays FAQ — Tor does not mention “bridge”. Default /etc/tor/to… --- ## [Errors with "Install Tor and Tor Debian keyring" commands - Ubuntu 24](https://forum.torproject.org/t/errors-with-install-tor-and-tor-debian-keyring-commands-ubuntu-24/20942)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/errors-with-install-tor-and-tor-debian-keyring-commands-ubuntu-24/20942 "2025-12-15T18:21:55Z")
Hello, I’m running Ubuntu 24.04 (noble) and am following the Debian/Ubuntu How to install Tor guide. I followed all the steps and when I get to the 5. Install tor and tor debian keyring step, I get the errors shown below… --- ## [Running a hidden service and a relay on the same machine](https://forum.torproject.org/t/running-a-hidden-service-and-a-relay-on-the-same-machine/17016)
**Author:** [@RandoRelayOperator](https://forum.torproject.org/u/RandoRelayOperator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/running-a-hidden-service-and-a-relay-on-the-same-machine/17016 "2025-12-11T11:48:06Z")
Title says it all tbh. I was wondering if it was safe, and if there are and config changes I need to make other than setting up to listen to a hidden service. --- ## [Russian VPS as proxy for webbridge, bad idea?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/russian-vps-as-proxy-for-webbridge-bad-idea/20910)
**Author:** [@DerangedSquid](https://forum.torproject.org/u/DerangedSquid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/russian-vps-as-proxy-for-webbridge-bad-idea/20910 "2025-12-09T15:54:13Z")
Hi, I am currently running multiple relays, including webbridges, on european VPS. I was wondering if using a russian VPS as a proxy for a webbridge would have sufficient advantages? My idea is to use a russian VPS and… --- ## [How can i find out my OBFS4 bridge or Snowflake is blocked by a censor country?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-can-i-find-out-my-obfs4-bridge-or-snowflake-is-blocked-by-a-censor-country/20909)
**Author:** [@postcd](https://forum.torproject.org/u/postcd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-can-i-find-out-my-obfs4-bridge-or-snowflake-is-blocked-by-a-censor-country/20909 "2025-12-08T10:06:03Z")
What are ideas on how to find out my bridge/OBFS/Snowflake is blocked in Iran/China/Russia or similar censor country? Ideally some way so i can automate the check maybe using bash script or be email notified. Once I am … --- ## [Tor failed because the service did not take the steps required by its unit configuration](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-failed-because-the-service-did-not-take-the-steps-required-by-its-unit-configuration/2055)
**Author:** [@postcd](https://forum.torproject.org/u/postcd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-failed-because-the-service-did-not-take-the-steps-required-by-its-unit-configuration/2055 "2025-12-04T15:40:15Z")
Hello, my bridge worked on Linux Ubuntu 20, but now at https://bridges.torproject.org/status?id=myidhere i see “no resources for the given id” And “systemctl status tor” returned “failed because the service did not take… --- ## [Best Practices for DNS: Local vs external resolver?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/best-practices-for-dns-local-vs-external-resolver/20803)
**Author:** [@Norsework](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Norsework)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/best-practices-for-dns-local-vs-external-resolver/20803 "2025-12-01T16:41:12Z")
I’ve been preparing to run a relay and feel like I’ve covered most of the fundamentals. However, I’m still not entirely sure about best practices for DNS. More specifically: is it best practice to run a local resolver (… --- ## [Cant update tor on fedora 43, missing dependencies](https://forum.torproject.org/t/cant-update-tor-on-fedora-43-missing-dependencies/20846)
**Author:** [@jagdtigger](https://forum.torproject.org/u/jagdtigger)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/cant-update-tor-on-fedora-43-missing-dependencies/20846 "2025-11-27T08:03:15Z")
Helo all! Ran into a bit of an issue after upgrading fedora 1st from 40→42, then 42→43 (its a long story why i didnt do it sooner before 40 eol). Everything went fine, except for updating tor. When i try to update it wi… --- ## [What methods can effectively mitigate Strong Flow Correlation Attacks?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/what-methods-can-effectively-mitigate-strong-flow-correlation-attacks/20870)
**Author:** [@protectivecat](https://forum.torproject.org/u/protectivecat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/what-methods-can-effectively-mitigate-strong-flow-correlation-attacks/20870 "2025-11-26T17:56:29Z")
Tor guard nodes are the most important part or Tor user anonymity. It is required for them to be run by independent operators without malicious intent. Many Tor user’s have no sufficient technical skills to run their own… --- ## [Some Canadian government websites block guard relay IP address?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/some-canadian-government-websites-block-guard-relay-ip-address/20837)
**Author:** [@dudu](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dudu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/some-canadian-government-websites-block-guard-relay-ip-address/20837 "2025-11-25T05:45:08Z")
Hi Relay Operators, I operate a tor relay that occasionally obtains guard relay status. I have noticed a pattern that around the time my relay becomes a guard relay, certain Canadian government websites will start black… --- ## [How to maximize Relay contribution?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-maximize-relay-contribution/20841)
**Author:** [@RareBear](https://forum.torproject.org/u/RareBear)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-maximize-relay-contribution/20841 "2025-11-24T07:38:44Z")
I am looking for guidance on how to maximize my positive impact on the Tor network via operating a Guard/Middle Relay. Assuming I have a fixed budget of 20-30 euro per month, how would I contribute the most effectively … --- ## [WebTunnel Bridge 100% CPU Usage](https://forum.torproject.org/t/webtunnel-bridge-100-cpu-usage/20832)
**Author:** [@Maledict](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Maledict)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/webtunnel-bridge-100-cpu-usage/20832 "2025-11-21T17:52:04Z")
Hello, I’ve just updated my docker webtunnel bridge. But since I did, the WTB consumes one CPU core all the time, despite working fine. I always had this problem when starting the bridge, but it would go away after a … --- ## [How do you backup and restore a relay?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-do-you-backup-and-restore-a-relay/20634)
**Author:** [@pineapple](https://forum.torproject.org/u/pineapple)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 8:29am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-do-you-backup-and-restore-a-relay/20634 "2025-11-18T08:29:50Z")
Hello ive been wanting to know how to back up a tor relay the proper way. Ive had about 2 relays that ive lost (1 week of progress) because I didnt or didnt properly back the keys up. Can someone please tell me how I can… --- ## [Pi Relay ipv6 - FritzBox](https://forum.torproject.org/t/pi-relay-ipv6-fritzbox/20784)
**Author:** [@Tor4H](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Tor4H)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/pi-relay-ipv6-fritzbox/20784 "2025-11-17T14:43:48Z")
Hello, I decided to activate ipv6 on my pi relay (raspi 3b+, debian). Please help me configuring my network accordingly (FritzBox settings, torrc …) Tor-Projekt | Relay-Nachinstallation und bewährte Praktiken - Test f… --- ## [How to upgrade tor relay?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-upgrade-tor-relay/20802)
**Author:** [@pineapple](https://forum.torproject.org/u/pineapple)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-upgrade-tor-relay/20802 "2025-11-16T21:48:35Z")
Hello, ive been running my tor relay for a good month now. Nyx is now saying my tor version is obsolete. How can I upgrade the relay safely without breaking anything? Im on debian 12 --- ## [Running services along side a tor relay](https://forum.torproject.org/t/running-services-along-side-a-tor-relay/20783)
**Author:** [@pineapple](https://forum.torproject.org/u/pineapple)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/running-services-along-side-a-tor-relay/20783 "2025-11-14T09:45:18Z")
Hello all, is there anyway I can run a tor relay along side another service (ie. immich) on the same sever without it going through the tor network? --- ## [Hardware Requirements](https://forum.torproject.org/t/hardware-requirements/20768)
**Author:** [@diyarciftci](https://forum.torproject.org/u/diyarciftci)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/hardware-requirements/20768 "2025-11-12T10:40:53Z")
I’m currently looking at expanding my tor relay family with an almost 1 Gbps residential link. What hardware would the community recommend? From what I’ve seen from some previous posts, an SBC won’t cut it. What would be… --- ## [Obfs4: Your server has not managed to confirm reachability for its ORPort(s)](https://forum.torproject.org/t/obfs4-your-server-has-not-managed-to-confirm-reachability-for-its-orport-s/12213)
**Author:** [@ersoul](https://forum.torproject.org/u/ersoul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/obfs4-your-server-has-not-managed-to-confirm-reachability-for-its-orport-s/12213 "2025-11-11T22:26:30Z")
I’m setting up a bridge relay on my home network, which is obviously behind a NAT. I have port-forwarded the tor & obfs4 ports. Must add that I’m using a modified version of your docker image, but with podman. I’ve also… --- ## [Entire Tor Network Node List Too Easily Accessible](https://forum.torproject.org/t/entire-tor-network-node-list-too-easily-accessible/20589)
**Author:** [@mx5kevin](https://forum.torproject.org/u/mx5kevin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/entire-tor-network-node-list-too-easily-accessible/20589 "2025-11-04T03:31:48Z")
One of the biggest technical and security issues in the Tor network is that the full list of nodes can be easily and quickly retrieved—in seconds, with a single click—just like querying a DHT list. This has been pointed … --- ## [\[Tool\] Docker container for guard relays with self-healing and diagnostics - feedback welcome](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tool-docker-container-for-guard-relays-with-self-healing-and-diagnostics-feedback-welcome/20741)
**Author:** [@r3bo0tbx1](https://forum.torproject.org/u/r3bo0tbx1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tool-docker-container-for-guard-relays-with-self-healing-and-diagnostics-feedback-welcome/20741 "2025-11-02T13:52:05Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been running Tor guard relays for a while and kept hitting the same setup issues, permission errors, manual restarts after updates, repetitive configuration. While looking for Docker solutions, I disc… --- ## [Limiting exit node targets](https://forum.torproject.org/t/limiting-exit-node-targets/20731)
**Author:** [@nearcaster](https://forum.torproject.org/u/nearcaster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/limiting-exit-node-targets/20731 "2025-11-01T08:42:48Z")
I’ve tried operating an exit node in the past, but got spammed by abuse requests and was eventually booted from my hoster. I’m aware of similar conversations like \[1\]. I understand the hoster’s position and am in no mood… --- ## [Extra config for more security or performance?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/extra-config-for-more-security-or-performance/20728)
**Author:** [@NielD](https://forum.torproject.org/u/NielD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/extra-config-for-more-security-or-performance/20728 "2025-10-29T09:00:37Z")
Hi Since 14 days I’ve been hosting a middle relay which according to metrics.torproject.org is up-and-running, valid and fast. Currently it’s has the most basic setup with ORPort 443 and Debian as OS. I was wondering … --- ## [Running both obsf4 & webserver (nginx) on port 443?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/running-both-obsf4-webserver-nginx-on-port-443/20718)
**Author:** [@ckcr4lyf](https://forum.torproject.org/u/ckcr4lyf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/running-both-obsf4-webserver-nginx-on-port-443/20718 "2025-10-28T10:12:08Z")
Hi guys, I operate a tor bridge on one of my VPS, with obsf4 listening on port 443 (for maximum accessibility). Now with the number of IPv4 being limited etc. , I wanted to also run a webserver (for personal use) on th… --- ## [Significant underreporting of bandwidth and no Guard flag](https://forum.torproject.org/t/significant-underreporting-of-bandwidth-and-no-guard-flag/20705)
**Author:** [@Zach](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Zach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/significant-underreporting-of-bandwidth-and-no-guard-flag/20705 "2025-10-19T22:24:00Z")
Hello, We have been running a relay for the last 60 days. We have noticed that our advertised bandwidth is significantly lower than what our server is capable of, and we ensured that our institution is not filtering out… --- ## [Questions/Notices about exits: nusenu versus Torproject](https://forum.torproject.org/t/questions-notices-about-exits-nusenu-versus-torproject/20701)
**Author:** [@NiuNiu](https://forum.torproject.org/u/NiuNiu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/questions-notices-about-exits-nusenu-versus-torproject/20701 "2025-10-17T10:54:22Z")
Hello, I have a question: If you look at certain nicknames of specific exit nodes or exit node families on Nusenu OrNetStats | OrNetStats , you will notice in the “Flags” column that a “vulnerable Tor version” is often… --- ## [Port scan abuse from Hezner](https://forum.torproject.org/t/port-scan-abuse-from-hezner/20695)
**Author:** [@eksiscloud](https://forum.torproject.org/u/eksiscloud)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/port-scan-abuse-from-hezner/20695 "2025-10-15T10:52:37Z")
Followup from topic \[tor-relays\] abuse report from relays in family 7EAAC49A7840D33B62FA276429F3B03C92AA9327 I got today two abuses from Hezner regarding port scanning. Well, it was false positive, as uusual, but my re… --- ## [Tor Relay Inside Unprivileged LXC Container Unreachable](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-relay-inside-unprivileged-lxc-container-unreachable/20677)
**Author:** [@RadicalPrivacy](https://forum.torproject.org/u/RadicalPrivacy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-relay-inside-unprivileged-lxc-container-unreachable/20677 "2025-10-13T10:49:06Z")
Hello Community! I’m currently facing an issue with my Tor relay. I have three containers running, all of which are fully externally reachable. However, the Tor daemon does not report reachability for its ORPort. The co… [Previous page](https://forum.torproject.org/c/support/relay-operator/17.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.torproject.org/c/support/relay-operator/17.md?page=4)