# Tor: How do I connect when Tor is blocked?

Open Tor Browser's connection configuration and try Connection Assist or an available bridge or transport.

2026-08-18
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## Short answer

Open Tor Browser's connection configuration and try Connection Assist or an available bridge or transport. If one bridge has stopped working, request a fresh one through a Tor Project method and enter its full address. Also check that your device clock and ordinary internet connection work; a failed connection is not always censorship. The Tor Project's troubleshooting guide explains how to inspect logs.

## Sources

[Tor Project: Using bridges](https://support.torproject.org/tor-browser/circumvention/using-bridges/), [Tor Project: Troubleshooting](https://support.torproject.org/tor-browser/encountering-issues/troubleshooting/).

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