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Every Tor guide, in one place

Plain-English guides for beginners — from your first download to fixing a connection that won't start. Pick the topic you need, or start at the top if you're brand new to Tor.

Getting started

Install the Tor Browser on your computer or phone and connect for the first time.

How to install Tor Browser

Step-by-step setup for Windows, macOS, and Android — plus how to download it safely and connect for the first time.

Tor Browser on Android

Install the official app from Google Play, avoid fake “Tor” apps, and learn what Tor on a phone does and doesn't protect.

Tor on iPhone: Onion Browser

There's no Tor Browser for iOS. Here's what the Tor Project recommends instead, how to set it up, and its limits.

Fix connection problems

Tor stuck, blocked, or slow? These guides get you connected again — even on censored networks.

Tor Browser not connecting?

Stuck on “Establishing a connection”? The fixes that work, in the order to try them — bridges, clock, antivirus, and more.

How to set up Tor bridges

Connect where Tor is blocked: choose between obfs4, Snowflake, meek, and WebTunnel, and get fresh bridges from official sources.

Why is Tor so slow?

Why Tor is slower than a normal browser, the safe ways to speed it up, and the “fixes” that quietly break your privacy.

Safety, privacy & the law

Honest answers to the big questions: what Tor protects, what it doesn't, and whether it's legal where you live.

Is Tor safe?

What “safe” really means with Tor, the mistakes that put beginners at risk, and the habits that keep you protected.

Is Tor anonymous?

How Tor hides who you are, what it can't hide, and a simple checklist for staying anonymous.

Is Tor legal?

A clear, neutral answer: Tor is legal in most countries — the key is the difference between the tool and how it's used.

Tor laws by country

Is Tor legal in the US, UK, Canada, or India? And where is it blocked or restricted? A careful country-by-country guide.

Comparisons

How Tor stacks up against the other privacy tools people ask about.

Tor vs VPN

What each one hides, who you have to trust, and which one fits your situation.

Tor vs VPN vs proxy

The three-way comparison: encryption, trust, speed, and cost side by side.