Installation Report: Tor Browser Tor Browser is a free, open-source tool designed to protect your online identity by routing traffic through a volunteer-operated network. Tor Project 1. Pre-Installation Requirements Official Source : Only download from the official Tor Project download page to avoid malware-laden fakes. Operating Systems : Compatible with : Approximately for the Windows installer. whistleblowingservice.org 2. Installation Steps by Platform New to Tor and trouble setting up - Tor Browser Desktop
- Do not torrent over Tor. This slows the network for everyone and exposes your real IP.
- Do not log into personal accounts. Use a separate "burner" identity for Tor.
- Do not install extra add-ons. Tor Browser is finely tuned. Adding uBlock or LastPass breaks your anonymity.
- Critical: Do not launch Tor Browser from the DMG. It won't save your settings.
- Install on macOS
Step 4: Launch and Configure
Step 4: Verify It Works
Additional resources
- Look for the Tor Circuit icon (usually a lock or a circuit diagram) near the address bar.
- Click it to see the three relays your traffic is passing through (Guard, Middle, and Exit).
- Visit a site like check.torproject.org. It should explicitly state that you are using Tor.
