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[community/develop] Add some style in Tor relay universities
by emmapeel＠torproject.org 05 Oct '19

05 Oct '19

commit 3c9b0563e0d5e0c6e424117ce6cccbbe575cef5c Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Tue Sep 3 10:59:33 2019 -0400 Add some style in Tor relay universities --- .../community-resources/tor-relay-universities/contents.lr | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-relay-universities/contents.lr b/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-relay-universities/contents.lr index d8250cc..913f0ce 100644 --- a/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-relay-universities/contents.lr +++ b/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-relay-universities/contents.lr @@ -85,6 +85,8 @@ This approach has the added benefit that you can draw in other faculty and stude The downside is that your Tor relay's existence is more fragile, since the terms of its demise are already negotiated. Note that in many cases you don't even need to be researching the exit node itself -- doing research on the Tor network requires that there be a Tor network, after all, and keeping it going is a community effort. +## Mailing list + Subscribe to [Tor Relays Universities](https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-rel… mailing list (and other education institutions too). --- cta:

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[community/develop] Add missing old FAQ link and oftc.net link
by emmapeel＠torproject.org 05 Oct '19

05 Oct '19

commit b52b3170393186d1298b9f4ef20e5605ae7c038e Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Tue Sep 3 11:06:18 2019 -0400 Add missing old FAQ link and oftc.net link --- .../tor-relay-universities/contents.lr | 19 ++++++------------- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-relay-universities/contents.lr b/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-relay-universities/contents.lr index 913f0ce..a3640bd 100644 --- a/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-relay-universities/contents.lr +++ b/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-relay-universities/contents.lr @@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ Of course, you need to understand that without actual clear precedent (and even In any case, the key here is to become familiar with the laws and their implications and uncertainties. * Third, learn about Tor's design. -Read the [design overview](https://2019.www.torproject.org/overview.html), the [design paper](https://www.torproject.org/svn/trunk/doc/design-paper/tor-design.htm…, and the [FAQ](FIXME). -Hang out on IRC (irc.oftc.net - #tor-relays) for a while and learn more. +Read the [design overview](https://2019.www.torproject.org/overview.html), the [design paper](https://www.torproject.org/svn/trunk/doc/design-paper/tor-design.htm…, and the [FAQ](https://2019.www.torproject.org/docs/faq.html.en). +Hang out on IRC ([irc.oftc.net](https://www.oftc.net) - #tor-relays) for a while and learn more. If possible, attend a talk by one of the Tor developers. Learn about the types of people and organizations who need secure communications on the Internet. Practice explaining Tor and its benefits and consequences to friends and neighbors -- the [abuse FAQ](https://2019.www.torproject.org/faq-abuse) may provide some helpful starting points. @@ -64,20 +64,13 @@ You might let them know that there are ways you can dial down the potential for You'll also want to learn if there are bandwidth limitations at your organization. (Tor can handle a variety of rate limiting approaches, so this isn't the end of the world). -In some cases, you should talk to the network security people before you talk to the lawyers; in some cases, there will be yet other groups that will be critical to educate and bring into the discussion. -You'll have to make it up as you go. +In some cases, you should talk to the network security people before you talk to the lawyers; in some cases, there will be yet other groups that will be critical to educate and bring into the discussion. You'll have to make it up as you go. If the authorities contact your university for logs, be pleasant and helpful. Tor's default log level doesn't provide much that's useful, so if they want copies of your logs, that's fine. -Be helpful and take the opportunity to explain to them about Tor and why it's useful to the world. -(If they contact you directly for logs, you should send them to -your university's lawyers -- acting on it yourself is [almost always a poor idea](/relay/community-resources/eff-tor-legal-faq/). - -If there are too many complaints coming in, there are several approaches you can take to reduce them. -First, you should follow the tips in the [Tor relay documentation](https://community.torproject.org/relay), such -as picking a descriptive hostname or getting your own IP address. -If that doesn't work, you can scale back the advertised speed of your relay, by using the Max``Advertised``Bandwidth to attract less traffic from the Tor network. -Lastly, you can scale back your exit policy. +Be helpful and take the opportunity to explain to them about Tor and why it's useful to the world. (If they contact you directly for logs, you should send them to your university's lawyers -- acting on it yourself is [almost always a poor idea](/relay/community-resources/eff-tor-legal-faq/). + +If there are too many complaints coming in, there are several approaches you can take to reduce them. First, you should follow the tips in the [Tor relay documentation](https://community.torproject.org/relay), such as picking a descriptive hostname or getting your own IP address. If that doesn't work, you can scale back the advertised speed of your relay, by using the `MaxAdvertisedBandwidth` to attract less traffic from the Tor network. Lastly, you can scale back your exit policy. Some people have found that their university only tolerates their Tor relay if they're involved in a research project around anonymity. So if you're interested, you might want to get that started early in the process -- see our [Research Portal](https://research.torproject.org/).

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[community/develop] Following our Relay Guide, the ideal monthly Outbound Traffic is 2 TB and not 20 TB
by emmapeel＠torproject.org 05 Oct '19

05 Oct '19

commit 5bdfc276a083029f4317b26576d0fa25122b18c2 Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Tue Sep 3 11:21:41 2019 -0400 Following our Relay Guide, the ideal monthly Outbound Traffic is 2 TB and not 20 TB --- content/relay-operations/relays-requirements/contents.lr | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/relay-operations/relays-requirements/contents.lr b/content/relay-operations/relays-requirements/contents.lr index ccee8c3..6ae3581 100644 --- a/content/relay-operations/relays-requirements/contents.lr +++ b/content/relay-operations/relays-requirements/contents.lr @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ If you do not know your bandwidth you can use http://beta.speedtest.net to measu It is required that a Tor relay be allowed to use a minimum of 100 GByte of outbound traffic (and the same amount of incoming traffic) per month. Note: That is only about 1 day worth of traffic on a 10 Mbit/s (Mbps) connection. More (>2 TB/month) is better and recommended. -**Ideally a relay runs on an unmetered plan** or includes 20 TB/month or more. +**Ideally a relay runs on an unmetered plan** or includes 2 TB/month or more. If you have a metered plan you might want to configure tor to only use a given amount of [bandwidth or monthly traffic](FIXME). # Public IPv4 Address

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[community/develop] Add link to GoodBadISPs page
by emmapeel＠torproject.org 05 Oct '19

05 Oct '19

commit 480c416be0bff97570f6d161ba88389cc150f769 Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Tue Sep 3 11:28:02 2019 -0400 Add link to GoodBadISPs page --- content/relay-operations/technical-considerations/contents.lr | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/relay-operations/technical-considerations/contents.lr b/content/relay-operations/technical-considerations/contents.lr index cb76e73..d2760c0 100644 --- a/content/relay-operations/technical-considerations/contents.lr +++ b/content/relay-operations/technical-considerations/contents.lr @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ If you do not own physical hardware, you could run a relay on a rented dedicated This can cost anywhere between $3.00/month and thousands per month, depending on your provider, hardware configuration, and bandwidth usage. Many VPS providers will not allow you to run exit relays. You must follow the VPS provider's terms of service, or risk having your account disabled. -For more information on hosting providers and their policies on allowing Tor relays, please see this list maintained by the Tor community: [GoodBadISPs](FIXME). +For more information on hosting providers and their policies on allowing Tor relays, please see this list maintained by the Tor community: [GoodBadISPs](/relay/community-resources/good-bad-isps). ## Questions to consider when choosing a host

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[community/develop] Fix link to community legal resources in types of relays
by emmapeel＠torproject.org 05 Oct '19

05 Oct '19

commit 06ad1318c7c1ead893d8a44a914be8bfbf1fe097 Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Tue Sep 3 11:33:10 2019 -0400 Fix link to community legal resources in types of relays --- content/relay-operations/types-of-relays/contents.lr | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/relay-operations/types-of-relays/contents.lr b/content/relay-operations/types-of-relays/contents.lr index 509db57..c4ca5e8 100644 --- a/content/relay-operations/types-of-relays/contents.lr +++ b/content/relay-operations/types-of-relays/contents.lr @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Because of the legal exposure that comes with running an exit relay, you should Ideal exit relay operators are affiliated with some institution, like a university, a library, a hackerspace or a privacy related organization. An institution can not only provide greater bandwidth for the exit, but is better positioned to handle abuse complaints or the rare law enforcement inquiry. -If you are considering running an exit relay, please read the [section on legal considerations](community-resources) for exit relay operators. +If you are considering running an exit relay, please read the [section on legal considerations](/relay/community-resources) for exit relay operators. # Bridge

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[community/develop] Remove torservers.net email from contact and redirect to tor-relays mailing list
by emmapeel＠torproject.org 05 Oct '19

05 Oct '19

commit 72b28ab50ddc502d4fdc2516199392a7e07e6e8e Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Tue Sep 3 11:43:47 2019 -0400 Remove torservers.net email from contact and redirect to tor-relays mailing list --- .../community-resources/tor-exit-guidelines/contents.lr | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-exit-guidelines/contents.lr b/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-exit-guidelines/contents.lr index 120716f..3165b23 100644 --- a/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-exit-guidelines/contents.lr +++ b/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-exit-guidelines/contents.lr @@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ In your reply, state clearly that you are not liable for forwarded content passi One of the biggest reasons exit relays disappear is because the people answering the abuse address get nervous and ask you to stop. If you can get your own IP block, great. Even if not, many providers will still reassign subblocks to you if you ask. ARIN uses [SWIP](https://www.arin.net/resources/request/reassignments.html), and RIPE uses something similar. You can also add comments to your range, hinting at your usage as anonymization service ([Example](https://apps.db.ripe.net/search/query.html?searchtext=ZWIEBELFREUN…). -If you have questions about the process, please write an email to support(a)torservers.net and we will try to explain the process to you. +If you have questions about the process, please write an email to [tor-relays mailing list](https://lists.torproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tor-relays) and we will try to explain the process to you. ### Register a phone number and a fax number as abuse contact.

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[community/develop] Merge branch 'patch-1' of github.com:KenKundert/community into patch-1
by emmapeel＠torproject.org 05 Oct '19

05 Oct '19

commit e425b9886bc256f5294a4797f5182a54d20180de Merge: 6c837c7 a6a8c35 Author: Philipp Winter <phw(a)nymity.ch> Date: Tue Sep 3 08:42:51 2019 -0700 Merge branch 'patch-1' of github.com:KenKundert/community into patch-1 .../technical-setup/bridge/centos-rhel-opensuse/contents.lr | 11 ++++++----- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

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[community/develop] Use TODO1 and TODO2 to highlight port difference.
by emmapeel＠torproject.org 05 Oct '19

05 Oct '19

commit 4577ba8d28a5716e5866e309ff49d182e63bea10 Author: Philipp Winter <phw(a)nymity.ch> Date: Tue Sep 3 08:45:32 2019 -0700 Use TODO1 and TODO2 to highlight port difference. We don't want people to think that the OR port and obfs4 port are supposed to be the same. Thanks to Ken Kundert for pointing out this issue and for fixing it for CentOS/RHEL/OpenSuSE in commit a6a8c35. --- .../technical-setup/bridge/debian-ubuntu/contents.lr | 12 +++++++----- .../technical-setup/bridge/freebsd/contents.lr | 11 ++++++----- .../technical-setup/bridge/openbsd/contents.lr | 11 ++++++----- 3 files changed, 19 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/relay-operations/technical-setup/bridge/debian-ubuntu/contents.lr b/content/relay-operations/technical-setup/bridge/debian-ubuntu/contents.lr index eed3be8..b97259c 100644 --- a/content/relay-operations/technical-setup/bridge/debian-ubuntu/contents.lr +++ b/content/relay-operations/technical-setup/bridge/debian-ubuntu/contents.lr @@ -25,16 +25,18 @@ If not, you can [build it from source](https://gitlab.com/yawning/obfs4#installa ``` BridgeRelay 1 -# Replace "TODO" with a Tor port of your choice. This port must be externally +# Replace "TODO1" with a Tor port of your choice. This port must be externally # reachable. Avoid port 9001 because it's commonly associated with Tor and # censors may be scanning the Internet for this port. -ORPort TODO +ORPort TODO1 ServerTransportPlugin obfs4 exec /usr/bin/obfs4proxy -# Replace "TODO" with an obfs4 port of your choice. This port must be externally reachable. -# Avoid port 9001 because it's commonly associated with Tor and censors may be scanning the Internet for this port. -ServerTransportListenAddr obfs4 0.0.0.0:TODO +# Replace "TODO2" with an obfs4 port of your choice. This port must be +# externally reachable and must be different from the one specified for ORPort. +# Avoid port 9001 because it's commonly associated with +# Tor and censors may be scanning the Internet for this port. +ServerTransportListenAddr obfs4 0.0.0.0:TODO2 # Local communication port between Tor and obfs4. Always set this to "auto". # "Ext" means "extended", not "external". Don't try to set a specific port number, nor listen on 0.0.0.0. diff --git a/content/relay-operations/technical-setup/bridge/freebsd/contents.lr b/content/relay-operations/technical-setup/bridge/freebsd/contents.lr index 862551a..951ef31 100644 --- a/content/relay-operations/technical-setup/bridge/freebsd/contents.lr +++ b/content/relay-operations/technical-setup/bridge/freebsd/contents.lr @@ -22,17 +22,18 @@ pkg install obfs4proxy-tor tor ca_root_nss RunAsDaemon 1 BridgeRelay 1 -# Replace "TODO" with a Tor port of your choice. This port must be externally +# Replace "TODO1" with a Tor port of your choice. This port must be externally # reachable. Avoid port 9001 because it's commonly associated with Tor and # censors may be scanning the Internet for this port. -ORPort TODO +ORPort TODO1 ServerTransportPlugin obfs4 exec /usr/bin/obfs4proxy -# Replace "TODO" with an obfs4 port of your choice. This port must be -# externally reachable. Avoid port 9001 because it's commonly associated with +# Replace "TODO2" with an obfs4 port of your choice. This port must be +# externally reachable and must be different from the one specified for ORPort. +# Avoid port 9001 because it's commonly associated with # Tor and censors may be scanning the Internet for this port. -ServerTransportListenAddr obfs4 0.0.0.0:TODO +ServerTransportListenAddr obfs4 0.0.0.0:TODO2 # Local communication port between Tor and obfs4. Always set this to "auto". # "Ext" means "extended", not "external". Don't try to set a specific port diff --git a/content/relay-operations/technical-setup/bridge/openbsd/contents.lr b/content/relay-operations/technical-setup/bridge/openbsd/contents.lr index 96ffc95..50d1a26 100644 --- a/content/relay-operations/technical-setup/bridge/openbsd/contents.lr +++ b/content/relay-operations/technical-setup/bridge/openbsd/contents.lr @@ -21,17 +21,18 @@ Usually located at `/etc/tor/torrc`, and replace its content with: RunAsDaemon 1 BridgeRelay 1 -# Replace "TODO" with a Tor port of your choice. This port must be externally +# Replace "TODO1" with a Tor port of your choice. This port must be externally # reachable. Avoid port 9001 because it's commonly associated with Tor and # censors may be scanning the Internet for this port. -ORPort TODO +ORPort TODO1 ServerTransportPlugin obfs4 exec /usr/bin/obfs4proxy -# Replace "TODO" with an obfs4 port of your choice. This port must be -# externally reachable. Avoid port 9001 because it's commonly associated with +# Replace "TODO2" with an obfs4 port of your choice. This port must be +# externally reachable and must be different from the one specified for ORPort. +# Avoid port 9001 because it's commonly associated with # Tor and censors may be scanning the Internet for this port. -ServerTransportListenAddr obfs4 0.0.0.0:TODO +ServerTransportListenAddr obfs4 0.0.0.0:TODO2 # Local communication port between Tor and obfs4. Always set this to "auto". # "Ext" means "extended", not "external". Don't try to set a specific port

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[community/develop] Merge branch 'patch-2' of github.com:BunnyApocalypse/community into patch-2
by emmapeel＠torproject.org 05 Oct '19

05 Oct '19

commit 7557129f320138495efa87a1a52832834e4637bf Merge: 4577ba8 7400359 Author: Philipp Winter <phw(a)nymity.ch> Date: Tue Sep 3 08:54:41 2019 -0700 Merge branch 'patch-2' of github.com:BunnyApocalypse/community into patch-2 .../technical-setup/bridge/centos-rhel-opensuse/contents.lr | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

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[community/develop] Link to trac ReducedEXitPolicy wiki page
by emmapeel＠torproject.org 05 Oct '19

05 Oct '19

commit 6cff11d4c7580431b34c408311c6e410e6e993d7 Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Tue Sep 3 11:56:52 2019 -0400 Link to trac ReducedEXitPolicy wiki page --- .../community-resources/tor-exit-guidelines/contents.lr | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-exit-guidelines/contents.lr b/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-exit-guidelines/contents.lr index 3165b23..ddbddef 100644 --- a/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-exit-guidelines/contents.lr +++ b/content/relay-operations/community-resources/tor-exit-guidelines/contents.lr @@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ At least law enforcement in Germany regularly uses the fax and phone numbers pre ### Consider using the Reduced Exit Policy. -The [Reduced Exit Policy](FIXME) is an alternative to the default exit policy. It allows many Internet services while still blocking the majority of TCP ports. +The [Reduced Exit Policy](https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/wiki/doc/ReducedExitPolicy) is an alternative to the default exit policy. It allows many Internet services while still blocking the majority of TCP ports. This drastically reduces the odds that a Bittorrent user will select your node and thus reduces or even eliminates the number of [DMCA complaints](https://2019.www.torproject.org/eff/tor-dmca-response) you will receive. If you have your own experience of abuse handling, just share it on our public mailing list or write us an email to tor-assistants(a)torproject.org.

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