In case you weren’t aware, your Internet Service Provider (as well as other less than reputable parties), can monitor your every move on the internet. This means every website you visit, every file you download, it knows what you’re up to. Luckily, there is a tool available that can keep your online activities under wraps. It’s called the Tor Browser.
Tor Browser is based on Firefox. You can treat it as a Firefox browser with a Tor addon. When you launch it, it needs to connect to the Tor network. It may take several minutes. Tor Browser The most simple way to surf anonymously with Tor is to just grab Tor Browser. It’s a modified version of Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR) with Tor and some extensions (Torbutton, TorLauncher, NoScript, and HTTPS-Everywhere) built right in. Tor won't open on mac, saying Firefox is running - but it isn't. Ask Question Asked 6 years, 2 months ago. Active 5 years, 10 months ago. Viewed 28k times 3. When I try to open the Tor bundle on a Mac, a box pops up and says 'A copy of Firefox is already open. Only one copy of Firefox can be open at a time.' Tor Browser aims to make all users look the same, making it difficult for you to be fingerprinted based on your browser and device information. MULTI-LAYERED ENCRYPTION. Your traffic is relayed and encrypted three times as it passes over the Tor network. The network is comprised of thousands of volunteer-run servers known as Tor relays. Tor Browser will block browser plugins such as Flash, RealPlayer, QuickTime, and others: they can be manipulated into revealing your IP address. We do not recommend installing additional add-ons or plugins into Tor Browser Plugins or addons may bypass Tor or compromise your privacy.
What is Tor?
The Tor website explains it best:
The Tor network is a group of volunteer-operated servers that allows people to improve their privacy and security on the Internet. Tor’s users employ this network by connecting through a series of virtual tunnels rather than making a direct connection, thus allowing both organizations and individuals to share information over public networks without compromising their privacy. Along the same line, Tor is an effective censorship circumvention tool, allowing its users to reach otherwise blocked destinations or content. Tor can also be used as a building block for software developers to create new communication tools with built-in privacy features.
By making use of the Tor network, users can safely and privately navigate the web. We’ll warn you upfront that using Tor will slow your internet connection a bit, so using it for streaming and such probably won’t be a satisfactory experience. But for connections where privacy is a must, Tor is a great option.
Installing Tor on Your Mac
The easiest way to install the Tor software on your Mac is to download the Tor Bundle form the Tor website. Visit the Tor Bundle Download Page. The website should recognize that you are on a Mac, and offer up a link to click to begin the download. Just click that rather large purple button to begin the download.
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After the download is complete, open the folder you downloaded the install app to, (likely your “Downloads” directory), and double-click the file to begin the installation.
Drag the TorBrowser icon to your Applications folder to install it. To run Tor, simply open your Applications folder, find the icon, and double-click it to run the app. You’ll likely be asked if you really want to open the app the first time you run it. Just click the “Open” button and the Tor Browser will load.
You’ll also be asked to modify some settings for the Tor setup the first time the app is run, but in most cases, no changes are needed, and you can just click the “Connect” button to connect to the Tor network. There will be a short wait as the app configures itself and connects to the network.
When the Tor Browser opens, you’ll see a message confirming you’ve correctly installed the Tor software. You can verify that everything is working correctly by clicking the “Test Tor Network Settings” link on this webpage.
A new page will display, congratulating you on having everything configured properly, and showing you what you IP address will appear to be to other parties. (It’ll be different from your real one. That’s part of the anonymity of Tor.)
You are now ready to browse the internet while enjoying the anonymity Tor provides. To get the most out of Tor, be sure to read the helpful tips the website offers for browsing with Tor. Quick tip, don’t expect all of your internet traffic to by protected by Tor, only the traffic passing through the Tor browser is protected. Be sure to keep that in mind.
For more tips and tricks that can help you make better use of your Mac, iOS device, Apple Watch, or Apple TV, be sure to visit the “How To” section of our website.
Get connected
If you are in a country where Tor is blocked, you can configure Tor to connect to a bridge during the setup process.
Select 'Tor is censored in my country.'
If Tor is not censored, one of the most common reasons Tor won't connect is an incorrect system clock. Please make sure it's set correctly.
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Stay safe
Please do not torrent over Tor.
Tor Browser will block browser plugins such as Flash, RealPlayer, QuickTime, and others: they can be manipulated into revealing your IP address.
Tor Browser will block browser plugins such as Flash, RealPlayer, QuickTime, and others: they can be manipulated into revealing your IP address.
We do not recommend installing additional add-ons or plugins into Tor Browser
Plugins or addons may bypass Tor or compromise your privacy. Tor Browser already comes with HTTPS Everywhere, NoScript, and other patches to protect your privacy and security.
Check out the Tor Browser manual for more troubleshooting tips.
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