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What kind of DNS service does Tor use?
For example, if I connect to https://dnsleaktest.com in Tor Browser, using even the most lax of the security settings, the DNS servers that are reported are all completely different than those I usually use from my ISP. In fact, I get the impression that the DNS is provided by the usual DNS service of whatever Tor Exit Node I’m routed through.
Is it possible to have different DNS servers on the same?
You do not list them in the router, however you can edit the settings on each PC to assign custom DNS IPs to each computer. This bypasses the default DNS servers of the router/modem. PS: Why would you want to have different though?
Is it safe to use Tor with a VPN?
You will hear over and over that it is generally not recommended to use Tor with a VPN. Regardless of whether you use VPN or not, the question is whether the specific app that you are using will use the DNS that you specify or not.
Do you have to have Tor Browser open to use Tor?
You will need to have the Tor Browser open at all times though to provide the connect to the Tor Network. It can also be possible that a specific app not have a SOCKS5 proxy option and will ignore the system proxy. If that’s the case, you have the decide if running it is something that you want to risk.
How do I change the DNS server on my router?
The best way to change your DNS settings is at the router level. If you change your DNS server on your router, this change will apply to every device on your home network. To get started, type either 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1 to log in to your router.
What’s the default DNS address for my router?
The main address for it is 1.1.1.1, with an alternate of 1.0.0.1. Lastly, you can also use OpenDNS, from Cisco. You can find the addresses for that here. The best way to change your DNS settings is at the router level. If you change your DNS server on your router, this change will apply to every device on your home network.
Are there any UDP ports on the Tor network?
Note that the Tor network does not support UDP connections, which is why some hacking is needed. If your client only supports UDP connections, the solution is to encapsulate packets to port UDP:53 on localhost as TCP packets using the following socat command: