
Tor Project strongly recommends that you only use Tor Browser to browser the web with Tor, as it includes additional anti-fingerprinting protections that are not present in other browsers. If you have configured a web browser to use Tor, you can check it is working by visiting. You should see either or both lines of the following output: 0 0 :::950 :::* You may prefer to install from the Tor project's own repository to ensure that you have the latest security updates: see the Tor Project installation documentation for Ubuntu for instructions.Ĭheck that the Tor service is running on TCP port 9050, where it will accept SOCKS5 connections from applications: Install Tor by issuing the following command or use System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager: You can start, stop, restart, or check the status of the service with: If you are only planning to use Tor as a client, you can install the tor snap from the Snap Store. It has been changed to reflect installation methods unique to Ubuntu, but may easily be used as a guide for other Debian based distros.

This guide is an adaptation of the official Tor installation method. Tor also provides a platform on which software developers can build new applications with built-in anonymity, safety, and privacy features. Using Tor can help you anonymize web browsing and publishing, instant messaging, IRC, SSH, and other applications that use the TCP protocol. Tor is a toolset for a wide range of organizations and people that want to improve their safety and security on the Internet.Tor is a toolset used to help anonymize your traffic.

This page is a brief howto for using Tor under Ubuntu.
