Tor: Where can I check the health of the Tor network?
Tor Metrics publishes public data about relays, bridges, traffic, performance, and onion services.
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Tor: What should I consider before running an exit relay?
An exit relay's IP address appears to websites as the source of users' traffic, so abuse reports and service blocks may reach its operator.
Tor: What is the difference between a relay, bridge, and exit relay?
A relay is a server that carries Tor traffic.
Tor: What is an onion service?
An onion service is a website or other service reached through a `.onion` address inside the Tor network.
Tor: What is a Tor exit relay?
An exit relay is the last relay in a Tor circuit when you visit an ordinary internet site.
Tor: How do I secure an onion service?
Protect the onion service's private key, keep Tor and the web server updated, restrict access to the local service, and check that pages do not leak the host's real address or other identifying details.
Tor: How do I host an onion service?
Run a local web service, install and configure Tor, and map an onion service port to the local service as shown in the Tor Project's setup guide.
Tor: How can I verify that an onion address is genuine?
Get the address from the organization through a trusted channel, such as its official website or an independently verified announcement, and compare the entire address carefully.
Tor: How can I support the Tor network without running an exit relay?
You can run a non-exit relay, a bridge, or a Snowflake proxy, depending on your bandwidth and hosting conditions.
Tor: Can I run a Tor relay?
Yes, volunteers operate the relays that carry Tor traffic.
Tor: Are onion sites safer than ordinary websites?
An onion service hides the server's network location and encrypts the Tor-to-service connection without an exit relay.