Tor Project
The onion router straight from the people who maintain it — the browser download plus a plain-English account of how the relays work.
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How to get the most from it
Tor Project sits in Privacy & Security under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and brainy.
About this category: Breach checkers, fingerprint tests, throwaway inboxes and plain-English readings of terms of service. Mildly alarming, entirely free.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Tor Project: quick answers
Is Tor Project free?
Yes. Tor Project is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Tor Project?
No. You can use Tor Project without signing up for anything.
Does Tor Project work on a phone?
Not well. We file Tor Project as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Tor Project safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Tor Project take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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