If you think that in order to surf the network anonymously you just need to download Tor and run it, you are very mistaken. Today I will show you how to properly configure Tor for maximum anonymity. Also, within the framework of this article, I will give practical recommendations on how to use Tor correctly. How to behave correctly in the deep web, what you can and cannot do.
You may be interested in the article "", in which we talked about what other networks, besides the well-known Web, still exist, and the article "", in which we did an overview of the best search engines in the deep web.
Let me remind you that using the search form on the site, you can find a lot of information on the topic of anonymity on the network and about Tor in particular.
- Where and how to download Tor correctly
- How to install Tor
- How to set up Tor
- Configuring the NoScript extension
- Configuring hidden browser options
- How to work in Tor
We are for freedom of speech, but against criminals and terrorists. I really hope that this article will be useful only for the first category of people. In any event, we are not responsible for any illegal use of the Tor software by you.
How to download Tor
It seems that it can be difficult, download and that's all, but not everything is so simple. You need to download only from the official website of the developers. Not old versions from software portals and torrent trackers, but only latest version at the officials.
Why is it advisable to always install the latest version and update the installed one in a timely manner? Because old version may have zero-day vulnerabilities that can be exploited by experts to calculate your real IP address and even infect your system with malware.
You can download the Russian version of Tor using this direct link. The English version is downloaded by default. If you need the Russian version of Tor, then in the drop-down menu under the button "Download Tor" select "Russian". There you can also download the Tor version for: Apple OS X, Linux and smartphones.
How to install Tor
After downloading the program, let's start installing it. Double click to launch the downloaded file. A window like this will appear:
Installing Tor Select the location where you want to install Tor. If there is nothing to change, by default Tor will install itself in the folder where the installation file is located.
Installing Tor Click "Finish".
Click on the "Connect" button
Let's wait for the browser to load.
How to set up Tor
Now let's get down to configuring Tor. The first step is to properly configure the NoScript extension.
After reading your comments to the article, I realized that you did not quite understand me correctly. My friends, these hardcore settings are more applicable to the darknet, to ensure maximum anonymity and to resist de-anonymization by law enforcement agencies and hackers. If you want to use Tor or just change the IP address, then you do not need these settings! You can use Thor right out of the box.
Configuring the NoScript extension
The Tor developers have equipped their software with a very important and useful NoScript plugin, which is installed by default, but alas, it is not configurable by default.
To configure NoScript on the left side of the browser, click on the add-on icon. In the menu that appears, select the "Settings" item.
On the "White List" tab, uncheck the "Global Script Resolution ..."
Go to the "Built-in Objects" tab and tick the required fields. Everything is exactly as shown in the screenshot below.
Configuring hidden browser options
Now let's configure the Browser itself, for this you need to go to the hidden settings. Learn more about hidden privacy settings Firefox browser we wrote in the article "" and in the article "".
So, in the address bar we write "about: config" and press enter. After that, a warning window will appear, in which we click on the blue button "I promise that ..." and move on.
Browser settings This is where we need to find and change some critical settings. First of all, we change the loading and processing of Javascript. This can be done by changing the "javascript.enable" parameter.
In the search bar, which is located under the address bar, write "javascript.enable" and press enter. Now right-click on the "Toggle" item, which will change this parameter from "True" to "False".
Disabling Javascript In the same way, we find the "network.http.sendRefererHeader" parameter and change it from the value "2" to the value "0".
Disable HTTP Referer Find the "network.http.sendSecureXsiteReferrer" parameter and change its value to "False".
Disabling SecureXsiteReferrer Find the "extensions.torbutton.saved.sendSecureXSiteReferrer" parameter and change its value to "False".
Disabling SecureXSiteReferrer Find the "network.cookie.cookieBehavior" parameter and change its value from "1" to "2".
After these changes, some sites may not work correctly in this browser. But you can always return to the previous settings, which I certainly do not strongly advise you to do.
How to use Tor
After you have made all the settings, I want to tell you how to use Tor correctly. Here is a list of rules that everyone who uses Tor must follow:
- Do not install unnecessary and untested extensions in the Browser.
- Under no excuse not to disable the NoScript add-on.
- Refresh the node chain frequently and overload the browser.
- Do not open Tor browser (Mozzila Firefox) in full screen.
- Do not work with Tor browser with admin rights.
- Never log in using your username and password to your main mail or to your real accounts of social networks, which have some information about you or which are somehow connected with your real accounts. The only exception is the Onion authorization form for sites and forums. And of course, for such sites, it is advisable to use a separate mailbox which is also unrelated to your real mail.
- Check all files downloaded from DeepWeb for viruses. We wrote about how to properly check downloaded files for viruses in the article "". Run these files only on a virtual system. We wrote about the choice of a virtual machine in the article "" and how to install and configure virtual machine to scan files for viruses in the article "".
- Keep your Tor browser up to date.
I also advise you to use anonymous operating system or another anonymous OS. Use search, on the site we once reviewed the best anonymous operating systems.
Tor's anonymity depends only on you and your online behavior, not even the most anonymous Browser will protect your system and your information from the crooked hands of the user. Be careful not to be misled. If in doubt, it is better not to click, follow the link and of course not download.
The Deep Web is not always a friendly environment. There you can also get caught from people in suits if you are doing something not very illegal. And from hackers or just tossing if you're a fluffy, naive dandelion user.
That's all, friends. I hope you were able to configure Tor correctly. Good luck everyone and don't forget to subscribe to us at social networks... This is not the last article on Tor anonymity and information security.
Find out how to access the TOR network in your browser Google chrome... To do this, we will use a simple extension that allows you to switch to the TOR proxy server.
TOR allows you to browse websites anonymously. Tor works as an intermediary between the user and the site to which they are directed. Moreover, Tor replaces the user's real IP address with a completely random one.
If you go to the site from Russia, you can safely use a proxy server from the USA (or any other country) so that no one will notice your real location.
TOR proxy server allows you to visit any site anonymously. But did you know that you can set up TOR in your favorite Google Chrome web browser? Yes, it is possible, and in this article we will show you how you can do it.
How to use TOR in Google Chrome browser
The method is quite simple and convenient. Follow step by step to set up TOR in Google Chrome browser.
That's all! You can now use Tor to visit websites anonymously on the Internet.
Recall that the anonymous Tor network allows you to protect the user from hackers and espionage. Many leading companies, such as Google, track user activity on the web. Thanks to Tor, you can visit any site anonymously.
You can also go to a prohibited or blocked site using Tor.
More and more users have become interested in the issue of maintaining anonymity on the Internet. Unfortunately, there is no way to ensure complete anonymity, however, using Tor for the browser Mozilla Firefox, you will be able to restrict the tracking of your traffic by unauthorized persons, as well as hide the real location above.
Tor is an anonymizer for Mozilla Firefox that allows you to hide your personal data on the Internet by connecting to a proxy server. For example using this decision you can hide your real location - a useful feature if you want to use web resources that have been blocked by your ISP or system administrator.
You've probably heard that Tor is a popular browser that allows you to maintain maximum anonymity on the Internet. The developers have made it possible to use Tor through Firefox, but this will require the following procedure:
1. Download the Tor browser and complete the installation on your computer. In this case, we will not use the Tor browser, but Mozilla Firefox, but in order to ensure Mozile's anonymity, we will need Tor installed.
2. Start Tor and minimize this browser. You can now start Mozilla Firefox.
3. Now we need to configure a proxy in Mozilla Firefox. Click in the upper right corner on the browser menu button and in the window that appears, go to the section "Settings" .
Please note that if extensions are installed in your browser, the work of which is aimed at network settings, it is recommended to disable them, otherwise after performing all the actions described below, the browser will not be able to work correctly through Tor.
4. In the left pane of the window, go to the tab "Additional" ... At the top of the browser, open the sub-tab "Net" ... In the block "Compound" click on the button "Tune" .
5. In the window that opens, check the item " Manual setting proxy service ", and then make the changes as shown in the screenshot below:
6. Save your changes, close the preferences window and restart your browser.
From now on Mozilla browser Firefox will work through Tor, which will allow you to easily bypass any blockages and maintain anonymity, but at the same time not worry that your data, passing through a proxy server, can be used with malicious intent.