Install Tor Browser //top\\ →

To install Tor Browser, the easiest and most secure method is to download it directly from the official Tor Project website. You simply download the package for your operating system, run the installer, and follow the prompts.  💻 Installation by Operating System  Windows  Navigate to the Tor Browser download page. Click Download for Windows to get the .exe file.

Once the download finishes, double-click the file and follow the installation wizard.

Launch the browser and click Connect to join the Tor network.  macOS  Go to the Tor Project download page. Download the .dmg file for macOS. install tor browser

Open the .dmg file and drag the Tor Browser icon into your Applications folder. Open the browser from your Applications and click Connect.  Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Mint)  There are two main ways to install Tor on Linux:  Installing - Getting started - Tor Browser

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 To install Tor Browser, the easiest and most

Security Tips for Using Tor Browser

| Do | Don't | |----|-------| | Keep Tor Browser updated (it updates automatically when reopened). | Maximize the browser window (it helps websites fingerprint you). | | Use HTTPS Everywhere (built-in) – look for the padlock. | Install extra add-ons or plugins (Flash, Java, etc.). | | Use the New Identity button (spoon icon) to reset your session. | Log into personal accounts (email, social media) while using Tor for anonymity. | | Close Tor Browser when you're done – it clears most session data. | Download files via Tor unless necessary (slows the network and can leak metadata). |

Part IV: Post-Installation Hardening

Once installed, configure the browser before first use. Security Tips for Using Tor Browser | Do

1. Security Slider: Click the onion icon to the left of the URL bar. Set to Safest. This disables JavaScript on all non-HTTPS sites. Yes, some sites will break. That’s the price of anonymity.
2. Disable WebRTC: Type about:config → search media.peerconnection.enabled → set to false. WebRTC can leak your real IP even over Tor.
3. Never maximize your browser window. Screen resolution fingerprinting is real. Leave the browser at its default 1000x900 or similar.
4. Disable JavaScript globally (advanced): about:config → javascript.enabled → false. This breaks 80% of the modern web but makes you nearly unexploitable via browser-based zero-days.

Step 4: Verify It Works

• Visit https://check.torproject.org – It should say:
  "Congratulations. This browser is configured to use Tor."
• Your IP address shown there will not be your real IP.

Step 4: Verifying Your Connection

Once the browser opens, you should see a message stating, "Congratulations. This browser is configured to use Tor."

To double-check that you are routing traffic correctly:

1. Look for the Tor Circuit icon (usually a lock or a circuit diagram) near the address bar.
2. Click it to see the three relays your traffic is passing through (Guard, Middle, and Exit).
3. Visit a site like check.torproject.org. It should explicitly state that you are using Tor.