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Is Tor no longer safe?
The short answer is yes. You can use Tor browser to surf anonymously. However, we strongly discourage you from using just Tor for online protection. Multiple incidents have shown that unsafe use of Tor can result in a severe privacy leak or even issues with your online safety.
Is owning Tor illegal?
While Tor itself isn’t illegal, you could get flagged for suspicious activity if someone discovers that you’re using it. Tor Browser operates on a totally different system from that of a VPN, and protects your privacy in a highly unique way.
How do I check my Tor status?
If you have configured a web browser to use Tor, you can check it is working by visiting https://check.torproject.org.
What is the Tor Browser Reddit?
TOR stands for “The Onion Router.” It is software that is free to use, and written for the purpose of allowing people to browse the internet without being identified. Ideally, you can access websites without anyone knowing that you actually accessed them.
Are there any issues with the Tor Browser?
Tor Browser is under constant development, and some issues are known about but not yet fixed. Please check the Known Issues page to see if the problem you are experiencing is already listed there.
What to do if you have trouble connecting to Tor?
In most cases, taking a look at the Tor logs can be helpful in diagnosing the issue. If you’re having trouble connecting, an error message may appear and you can select the option to “copy Tor log to clipboard”. Then paste the Tor log into a text file or other document.
What should I do if I can’t find Tor on my computer?
Make sure another Tor Browser or instance of ‘Tor’ is not already running on your system. If you’re not sure if Tor Browser is running, restart your computer. Make sure that any antivirus program you have installed is not preventing Tor from running.
What should I do if my Antivirus is preventing Tor from running?
Make sure that any antivirus program you have installed is not preventing Tor from running. You may need to consult the documentation for your antivirus software if you do not know how to do this.