# Relay Operator **URL:** https://forum.torproject.org/c/support/relay-operator/17.md?page=8 [Latest](https://forum.torproject.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.torproject.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.torproject.org/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [Obfs4 bridge. Should you restart the server after automatic update?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/obfs4-bridge-should-you-restart-the-server-after-automatic-update/16827)
**Author:** [@liralo](https://forum.torproject.org/u/liralo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/obfs4-bridge-should-you-restart-the-server-after-automatic-update/16827 "2025-01-13T18:56:58Z")
Hello I’m creating a private obfs4 bridge for my friends. I’m creating it on the Debian 12 server. I care about its availability. 1 I decided to make automatic updates using this command: apt-get install unattended-u… --- ## [Any recommended dynamic IP VPS providers that accept Monero for payment?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/any-recommended-dynamic-ip-vps-providers-that-accept-monero-for-payment/16837)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/any-recommended-dynamic-ip-vps-providers-that-accept-monero-for-payment/16837 "2025-01-13T12:41:05Z")
I’d like to host more snowflake bridge servers but ideally with a dynamic IP so that I don’t have to worry about them getting blocked. Does anyone know of any VPS providers that offer dynamic IPs and accept Monero/XMR fo… --- ## [Tor middle relay setup assistance](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-middle-relay-setup-assistance/16830)
**Author:** [@Jogger0](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Jogger0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/tor-middle-relay-setup-assistance/16830 "2025-01-13T06:36:29Z")
I got the relay set up according to the guide but it won’t show in the Relay Search. Also, the notices.log file is missing from /var/log/tor/. How can I get the relay working? --- ## [Is there a way for unrestricted NAT if ISP enforces Carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT)?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/is-there-a-way-for-unrestricted-nat-if-isp-enforces-carrier-grade-nat-cgnat/16778)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/is-there-a-way-for-unrestricted-nat-if-isp-enforces-carrier-grade-nat-cgnat/16778 "2025-01-13T06:36:01Z")
I have a standalone proxy running and am wondering if there is a way to get unrestricted NAT running for it if my ISP enforces Carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT) and doesn’t allow opt out for residential customers? If there is a … --- ## [Errors when enabling Tor Package Repository in Debian-based Kicksecure](https://forum.torproject.org/t/errors-when-enabling-tor-package-repository-in-debian-based-kicksecure/16695)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/errors-when-enabling-tor-package-repository-in-debian-based-kicksecure/16695 "2025-01-13T03:05:11Z")
I got the following errors when following the steps from the Enabling Tor Package Repository in Debian guide. How can I fix this? Also, is IP 204.8.99.144 443 temporarily or permanently down? If Tor no longer hosts it, … --- ## [Servers Guru doesn't have an autonomous system (AS) number yet?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/servers-guru-doesnt-have-an-autonomous-system-as-number-yet/16797)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/servers-guru-doesnt-have-an-autonomous-system-as-number-yet/16797 "2025-01-13T03:04:06Z")
I asked (Servers Guru) what their autonomous system (AS) number is as per the (relay technical considerations) and they responded that they don’t have one yet. Does this sound legitimate? --- ## [Docker standalone snowflake stuck on "proxy starting"](https://forum.torproject.org/t/docker-standalone-snowflake-stuck-on-proxy-starting/16750)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/docker-standalone-snowflake-stuck-on-proxy-starting/16750 "2025-01-11T13:48:56Z")
I have set up Docker in Fedora and the standalone snowflake on it. When I check the snowflake’s status, it just says “proxy starting, NAT type: restricted.” I have a few questions: How come my proxy doesn’t start? The … --- ## [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… --- ## [Relay Search for my bridge](https://forum.torproject.org/t/relay-search-for-my-bridge/16658)
**Author:** [@darkhoodie](https://forum.torproject.org/u/darkhoodie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/relay-search-for-my-bridge/16658 "2025-01-07T22:37:17Z")
Hello all: Hope someone can help. I just spun up a new bridge that routinely says it’s offline even though the log says it’s externally visible. I added the bridge info to a Tor client on a separate machine and it gets … --- ## [Web Tunnel Ramp Time?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/web-tunnel-ramp-time/16684)
**Author:** [@iliketorrelays](https://forum.torproject.org/u/iliketorrelays)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/web-tunnel-ramp-time/16684 "2025-01-07T17:30:44Z")
Hi My WebTunnel has been online for \>30 days with a static IP: Relay Search It doesn’t appear to be getting much (any?) usage, but it is showing as working, tests have confirmed it works and it is being distributed in … --- ## [Are there any risks to running standalone snowflake on home network? If so, how significant are they?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/are-there-any-risks-to-running-standalone-snowflake-on-home-network-if-so-how-significant-are-they/16710)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/are-there-any-risks-to-running-standalone-snowflake-on-home-network-if-so-how-significant-are-they/16710 "2025-01-07T16:41:45Z")
I’m working on getting a standalone snowflake relay set up on my restricted NAT residential home network using Docker likely running on Fedora Workstation 41. I would like to know how much of a risk I would run by doing … --- ## [Question about Tor logs](https://forum.torproject.org/t/question-about-tor-logs/16704)
**Author:** [@lovetor](https://forum.torproject.org/u/lovetor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/question-about-tor-logs/16704 "2025-01-06T16:29:05Z")
So everything on my relay looks normal except my tor logs show this: Does anyone know what this means and should I ignore or do something? --- ## [How to set up standalone snowflake behind restrictive NAT?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-set-up-standalone-snowflake-behind-restrictive-nat/16693)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/how-to-set-up-standalone-snowflake-behind-restrictive-nat/16693 "2025-01-06T15:46:56Z")
I’m trying to set up a standalone snowflake bridge but it seems like my network is behind a restrictive NAT. When I checked the snowflake status, it returned this. I imagine that the snowflake is not operating properly b… --- ## [NAT behaviour tool setup & use assistance on Kicksecure](https://forum.torproject.org/t/nat-behaviour-tool-setup-use-assistance-on-kicksecure/16694)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 10:30am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/nat-behaviour-tool-setup-use-assistance-on-kicksecure/16694 "2025-01-06T10:30:08Z")
I’m trying to follow the Standalone Snowflake proxy guide on Debian-based Kicksecure but am stuck on step 2 — I am not understanding how to install the NAT behaviour tool. I’ve tried entering the “install” command displa… --- ## [Running a Tor relay inside a censored county](https://forum.torproject.org/t/running-a-tor-relay-inside-a-censored-county/16606)
**Author:** [@solids](https://forum.torproject.org/u/solids)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/running-a-tor-relay-inside-a-censored-county/16606 "2025-01-04T07:30:56Z")
Following IPv6-only stack for guard relay. I’m now trying to operate a Tor relay in China. Like the last thread said, most of the IPv6 guards are not blocked yet. And for IPv4, I scanned out accessible ones and specifi… --- ## [What does the Tor Project need the most - non exit relays, bridges, or funding?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/what-does-the-tor-project-need-the-most-non-exit-relays-bridges-or-funding/16652)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/what-does-the-tor-project-need-the-most-non-exit-relays-bridges-or-funding/16652 "2025-01-04T07:30:52Z")
How can I make the most impact in helping the Tor Project? What is Tor in need of the most at the moment, non exit relays, a specific type of bridge, funding, or something else? I’m not in a position to host exit relays … --- ## [Snowflake addon in Firefox has stopped working](https://forum.torproject.org/t/snowflake-addon-in-firefox-has-stopped-working/16590)
**Author:** [@code9n](https://forum.torproject.org/u/code9n)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/snowflake-addon-in-firefox-has-stopped-working/16590 "2025-01-03T16:03:17Z")
The snowflake plugin for Firefox has stopped working over the last couple of days when I’ve tried to enable it, for example by going to relay.love . It’s not just them, I’ve got that plugin on a site I control and it … --- ## [Went faster than expected, my WebTunnel bridge is burned](https://forum.torproject.org/t/went-faster-than-expected-my-webtunnel-bridge-is-burned/16577)
**Author:** [@tobrop](https://forum.torproject.org/u/tobrop)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/went-faster-than-expected-my-webtunnel-bridge-is-burned/16577 "2025-01-03T16:03:04Z")
After my provided WebTunnel bridge was finally in the phase where it is used by clients, it is already burned. It’s domain and secret path is now publicly available for everyone, including censors, in the scriptzt\* list.… --- ## [Celebrating my first 1.5TB of data shared](https://forum.torproject.org/t/celebrating-my-first-1-5tb-of-data-shared/16471)
**Author:** [@Aleff](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Aleff)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 7:48am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/celebrating-my-first-1-5tb-of-data-shared/16471 "2024-12-30T07:48:08Z")
I am happy to share with the TorProject community the first 1.5 TB of data shared with the network. --- ## [Guidance for starting volunteering](https://forum.torproject.org/t/guidance-for-starting-volunteering/16392)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/guidance-for-starting-volunteering/16392 "2024-12-23T16:20:55Z")
Hi! I’m new to hosting and would love to grow from just donating to hosting WebTunnel bridges and middle relays. Could someone please provide some guidance with the following: I’m looking to rent VPS services and spend… --- ## [I've been running Orbot's Kindness mode on Android TV since a week - Doubts](https://forum.torproject.org/t/ive-been-running-orbots-kindness-mode-on-android-tv-since-a-week-doubts/16439)
**Author:** [@sibling](https://forum.torproject.org/u/sibling)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/ive-been-running-orbots-kindness-mode-on-android-tv-since-a-week-doubts/16439 "2024-12-23T11:19:25Z")
It’s been a week since I started running a Snowflake proxy through Orbot on my Android TV. I’ve been using the Snowflake extension on my browser for a long time to help others fight censorship. However, it suddenly s… --- ## [Change RDNS from one domain to another](https://forum.torproject.org/t/change-rdns-from-one-domain-to-another/16326)
**Author:** [@Spooky69eu](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Spooky69eu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/change-rdns-from-one-domain-to-another/16326 "2024-12-23T00:49:36Z")
When i first setup all of my exit nodes i used different subdomains of a particular domain. I am wanting to change my RDNS to another domain. Will this mess up any of my exit relay flags? Or is it safe to just switch? Ed… --- ## [Marked as deleted](https://forum.torproject.org/t/marked-as-deleted/16433)
**Author:** [@gopawp](https://forum.torproject.org/u/gopawp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/marked-as-deleted/16433 "2024-12-20T15:30:01Z")
Post marked as deleted. --- ## [Webtunnel & middle relay VPS and domain limitation clarification](https://forum.torproject.org/t/webtunnel-middle-relay-vps-and-domain-limitation-clarification/16403)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/webtunnel-middle-relay-vps-and-domain-limitation-clarification/16403 "2024-12-20T10:13:42Z")
Are WebTunnel bridges and middle relays limited to one of either per virtual private server (because of the single IP used per VPS)? How many of each (bridges and relays) can be used per domain or subdomain? Are there a… --- ## [Steps before WebTunnel bridge & middle relay setup?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/steps-before-webtunnel-bridge-middle-relay-setup/16399)
**Author:** [@yummy\_onion](https://forum.torproject.org/u/yummy_onion)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/steps-before-webtunnel-bridge-middle-relay-setup/16399 "2024-12-20T10:13:36Z")
I’m looking to start hosting some WebTunnels and middle relays and would like to know the groundwork needed prior to following the steps on the WebTunnel or relay guides. Does anyone know of guides or could share the ste… --- ## [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… --- ## [What is snowflake metrics?](https://forum.torproject.org/t/what-is-snowflake-metrics/16278)
**Author:** [@TorDavid](https://forum.torproject.org/u/TorDavid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/what-is-snowflake-metrics/16278 "2024-12-10T23:45:13Z")
How shall I view the snowflake metrics? My command-line arguments: proxy -metrics And I opened localhost:9999 with Edge but the page showed 404. --- ## [What is the best thing to do? Bridge protection question](https://forum.torproject.org/t/what-is-the-best-thing-to-do-bridge-protection-question/16205)
**Author:** [@Aleff](https://forum.torproject.org/u/Aleff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/what-is-the-best-thing-to-do-bridge-protection-question/16205 "2024-12-09T15:52:22Z")
Hi onions, I was thinking about a problem (perhaps it would be more appropriate to talk about a doubt and not a problem) that I am having. I have created a bridge but with the intent to protect it I have decided to encr… --- ## [Standalone Snowflake NAT type problem](https://forum.torproject.org/t/standalone-snowflake-nat-type-problem/16246)
**Author:** [@zerologs](https://forum.torproject.org/u/zerologs)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/standalone-snowflake-nat-type-problem/16246 "2024-12-09T11:05:58Z")
Hi All, I recently posted that I deployed a standalone snowflake proxy and it was running with NAT unrestricted for 4 days (ports 32678 to 60999) straight 100+ clients BEFORE: STUN-NAT-Behaviour Test NAT mapping behavi… --- ## [PSA: The max relay instances per IP is 8, not 2](https://forum.torproject.org/t/psa-the-max-relay-instances-per-ip-is-8-not-2/16018)
**Author:** [@alec](https://forum.torproject.org/u/alec)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/psa-the-max-relay-instances-per-ip-is-8-not-2/16018 "2024-12-07T17:33:40Z")
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