# Bridges.torproject.org is returning the same obfs4 bridge
**URL:** https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122
**Category:** Censorship Circumvention
**Created:** [March 29, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122 "2024-03-29T21:14:15Z")
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### Author:  [@dt76539](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dt76539)
#### Post date: [March 29, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/1 "2024-03-29T21:14:15Z")
Any users have issues with Tor Bridge site not retrieving obfs4 bridges?
There is only one bridge address being returned, interestingly.
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### Author:  [@meskio](https://forum.torproject.org/u/meskio)
#### Post date: [April 1, 2024, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/2 "2024-04-01T09:44:36Z")
You are right there was a problem in our BridgeDB and it was handing only one bridge on each request. Thank you for finding the issue.
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### Author:  [@dt76539](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dt76539)
#### Post date: [April 1, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/3 "2024-04-01T20:36:36Z")
Has this issue been resolved?
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### Author:  [@dt76539](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dt76539)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/4 "2024-04-10T20:06:34Z")
This issue still appears to be active last time I checked.
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### Author:  [@turkeybaster](https://forum.torproject.org/u/turkeybaster)
#### Post date: [April 12, 2024, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/5 "2024-04-12T07:42:12Z")
> [@dt76539](#):
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> Any users have issues with Tor Bridge site not retrieving obfs4 bridges?
I checked a few times and while _the bridges were different_, only one at a time is being handed out, unlike it used to be last time I checked where it would hand out 3 at a time.
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### Author:  [@meskio](https://forum.torproject.org/u/meskio)
#### Post date: [April 16, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/6 "2024-04-16T15:00:19Z")
It looks like BridgeDB is hitting a recurrent issue with this. We have ready a replacement for the HTTPS distributor as part of rdsys, I hope to deploy it soon so we don’t continue hitting this problem.
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### Author:  [@dt76539](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dt76539)
#### Post date: [June 8, 2024, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/7 "2024-06-08T23:47:46Z")
can you explain what is rdsys?
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### Author:  [@dt76539](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dt76539)
#### Post date: [June 8, 2024, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/8 "2024-06-08T23:47:48Z")
rdsys:
Distribution system for circumvention proxies and related resources. BridgeDB’s successor.
> **[The Tor Project / Anti-censorship / rdsys · GitLab](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/anti-censorship/rdsys)**
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> Distribution system for circumvention proxies and related resources. BridgeDB's successor.
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### Author:  [@dt76539](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dt76539)
#### Post date: [June 8, 2024, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/9 "2024-06-08T23:47:54Z")
what is the current recommended way to connect to a bridge using a pluggable transport?
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### Author:  [@FranklyFlawless](https://forum.torproject.org/u/FranklyFlawless)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2024, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/10 "2024-06-09T12:44:38Z")
> **[BRIDGES | Tor Project | Tor Browser Manual](https://tb-manual.torproject.org/bridges/)**
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> Defend yourself against tracking and surveillance. Circumvent censorship. | BRIDGES
Try the second option:
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> - Email [bridges@torproject.org](mailto:bridges@torproject.org) from a Gmail, or Riseup email address
Otherwise, try the fourth option:
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> - Send a message to [@GetBridgesBot](https://t.me/GetBridgesBot) on Telegram. Tap on ‘Start’ or write `/start` or `/bridges` in the chat.
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### Author:  [@dt76539](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dt76539)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/11 "2024-06-10T02:35:40Z")
What is rdsys and what is the timeline for it’s deployment?
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### Author:  [@dt76539](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dt76539)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/12 "2024-06-10T02:35:45Z")
I webtunnel the recommended pluggable transport?
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### Author:  [@FranklyFlawless](https://forum.torproject.org/u/FranklyFlawless)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2024, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/13 "2024-06-10T08:12:07Z")
> [@dt76539](#):
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> What is rdsys and what is the timeline for it’s deployment?
From the `README.md`:
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> Rdsys is short for _r_esource _d_istribution _sys_tem: Resources related to censorship circumvention (e.g. proxies or download links) are handed out by a variety of distribution methods to censored users. The goal is to supply censored users with circumvention proxies, allowing these users to join us on the open Internet.
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> Rdsys supersedes [BridgeDB](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/anti-censorship/bridgedb). Functionality-wise, rdsys and BridgeDB overlap but rdsys is neither a subset nor a superset of BridgeDB’s functionality.
Not sure about the timeline for deployment.
> [@dt76539](#):
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> I webtunnel the recommended pluggable transport?
Use whichever pluggable transport required for censorship circumvention to access the Tor network.
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### Author:  [@meskio](https://forum.torproject.org/u/meskio)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2024, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/14 "2024-06-10T08:14:44Z")
rdsys is already deployed for some distributors (telegram & settings), but for the rest we are planning to deploy it over this current month.
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### Author:  [@meskio](https://forum.torproject.org/u/meskio)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2024, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/15 "2024-06-10T08:18:33Z")
> [@dt76539](#):
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> I webtunnel the recommended pluggable transport?
webtunnel is still under development, is really useful for us if people try it but if you are searching for something stable use obfs4 or snowflake depending on what works better on your location. TorBrowser should be able to pick the right PT for your location automatically.
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### Author:  [@dt76539](https://forum.torproject.org/u/dt76539)
#### Post date: [August 2, 2024, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/16 "2024-08-02T09:13:37Z")
I appreciate your advice sir, obfs4 protocol is being blocked by ISP. For you information. The ISP is able to fingerprint and block the initial connection. This is Chinese mainland.
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### Author:  [@TorDavid](https://forum.torproject.org/u/TorDavid)
#### Post date: [November 1, 2024, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/17 "2024-11-01T13:14:33Z")
If you ask [frontdesk@torproject.org](mailto:frontdesk@torproject.org) it returns you several bridges including obfs4 that can be used.
But I also heard that obfs4 the protocol itself has been blocked, which probably is not true.
Webtunnel works for me and is faster. The problem is that Orbot doesn’t support it.
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### Author:  [@nina13](https://forum.torproject.org/u/nina13)
#### Post date: [November 1, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.torproject.org/t/bridges-torproject-org-is-returning-the-same-obfs4-bridge/12122/18 "2024-11-01T14:11:36Z")
[frontdesk@torproject.org](mailto:frontdesk@torproject.org) is our support email. So if the bridges you got didn’t work for you - please feel free to reach out to us. We will be happy to help