What does it mean to edit your torrc?
WARNING: Do NOT follow random advice instructing you to edit your torrc ! Doing so can allow an attacker to compromise your security and anonymity through malicious configuration of your torrc. Tor uses a text file called torrc that contains configuration instructions for how Tor should behave.
How to set up a tor proxy in Orbot?
Also, Orbot has some interesting settings, such as specifically setting a whitelist of entry and exit nodes, and a black list of nodes to avoid. If you know someone is operating a Tor node, and you trust them, then I would recommend setting them as either an entry or exit, whichever is appropriate.
Where do I find the Tor configuration file?
Tor uses a text file called torrc that contains configuration instructions for how Tor should behave. The default configuration should work fine for most Tor users (hence the warning above.) To find your Tor Browser torrc, follow the instructions for your operating system below.
What does the text file in Tor mean?
Tor uses a text file called torrc that contains configuration instructions for how Tor should behave. The default configuration should work fine for most Tor users (hence the warning above.)
What should I do if my torrc file is missing?
Specifies that Tor should treat a missing torrc file as though it were empty. Ordinarily, Tor does this for missing default torrc files, but not for those specified on the command line. –hash-passwordPASSWORD
Where do I find the torrc in my browser?
The torrc is in the Tor Browser Data directory at Browser/TorBrowser/Data/Tor inside your Tor Browser directory.
Do you need a configuration file for Tor?
Do not require that configuration file specified by -fexist if default torrc can be accessed. –defaults-torrcFILE Specify a file in which to find default values for Tor options. The contents of this file are overridden by those in the regular configuration file, and by those on the command line.
Where does the torrc file reside by default?
Open the file in the text editor and add the lines, or edit the lines if the options already exist with different definitions. Where the file resides by default depends on the operating system and where you are receiving tor from.
Where do I Find my torrc on Windows?
On Windows or Linux: The torrc is in the Tor Browser Data directory at Browser/TorBrowser/Data/Tor inside your Tor Browser directory.