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[manual/master] Client auth screenshot was too big
by gus＠torproject.org 09 Jul '21

09 Jul '21

commit 61e1f37c919de83f85f688a0ea1403af75b09e5a Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Jul 9 16:05:33 2021 -0300 Client auth screenshot was too big --- content/onion-services/contents.lr | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/onion-services/contents.lr b/content/onion-services/contents.lr index b0166e3..085a4a5 100644 --- a/content/onion-services/contents.lr +++ b/content/onion-services/contents.lr @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ In order to access this service, you will need access credentials from the onion When accessing an authenticated onion service, Tor Browser will show in the URL bar an icon of a little gray key, accompanied by a tooltip. Enter your valid private key into the input field. -<img style="max-width:100%" class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/client-auth.png" alt="Client Authorization"> +<img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/client-auth.png" alt="Client Authorization"> ### ONION SERVICES ERRORS

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[manual/master] Update DuckDuckGo onion site address
by gus＠torproject.org 09 Jul '21

09 Jul '21

commit c6b08d1951bb5578f455678b0ff8ed3ad97cc68a Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Jul 9 15:07:32 2021 -0300 Update DuckDuckGo onion site address --- content/onion-services/contents.lr | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/onion-services/contents.lr b/content/onion-services/contents.lr index 79bce87..b0166e3 100644 --- a/content/onion-services/contents.lr +++ b/content/onion-services/contents.lr @@ -72,4 +72,4 @@ If you are still unable to connect to the onion service after verifying the addr If the onion service you are trying to access consists of a string of 16 characters (V2 format), this type of address is [being deprecated](https://support.torproject.org/onionservices/v2-deprecation/). -You can also test if you are able to access other onion services by connecting to [DuckDuckGo's Onion Service](http://3g2upl4pq6kufc4m.onion/). +You can also test if you are able to access other onion services by connecting to [DuckDuckGo's Onion Service](https://duckduckgogg42xjoc72x3sjasowoarfbgcmvfimaftt6twagswzczad.onion/).

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[manual/master] Tor Browser launcher removal
by gus＠torproject.org 09 Jul '21

09 Jul '21

commit 6b72c63a6a9ee7b675a6d83113308b0c704dbdf5 Author: kulsoomzahra <kulsoomzahra24(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed Jul 7 11:46:35 2021 +0530 Tor Browser launcher removal --- assets/static/images/configure.png | Bin 19559 -> 242075 bytes assets/static/images/connect.png | Bin 19565 -> 244088 bytes assets/static/images/pluggable-transport.png | Bin 17010 -> 288263 bytes assets/static/images/proxy.png | Bin 17987 -> 270622 bytes assets/static/images/proxy_question.png | Bin 9105 -> 0 bytes assets/static/images/request-a-bridge.png | Bin 17195 -> 320144 bytes .../static/images/tor-launcher-custom-bridges.png | Bin 19072 -> 329884 bytes content/bridges/contents.lr | 14 ++++++-------- content/circumvention/contents.lr | 8 ++++---- content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr | 16 ++++++++-------- 10 files changed, 18 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/assets/static/images/configure.png b/assets/static/images/configure.png index f29b8b9..53a108c 100644 Binary files a/assets/static/images/configure.png and b/assets/static/images/configure.png differ diff --git a/assets/static/images/connect.png b/assets/static/images/connect.png index a93939c..2db3f93 100644 Binary files a/assets/static/images/connect.png and b/assets/static/images/connect.png differ diff --git a/assets/static/images/pluggable-transport.png b/assets/static/images/pluggable-transport.png index ff44ba8..0cb2cbf 100644 Binary files a/assets/static/images/pluggable-transport.png and b/assets/static/images/pluggable-transport.png differ diff --git a/assets/static/images/proxy.png b/assets/static/images/proxy.png index 9e234c7..f905dbb 100644 Binary files a/assets/static/images/proxy.png and b/assets/static/images/proxy.png differ diff --git a/assets/static/images/proxy_question.png b/assets/static/images/proxy_question.png deleted file mode 100644 index ec45f1c..0000000 Binary files a/assets/static/images/proxy_question.png and /dev/null differ diff --git a/assets/static/images/request-a-bridge.png b/assets/static/images/request-a-bridge.png index 21bcd53..dc4728b 100644 Binary files a/assets/static/images/request-a-bridge.png and b/assets/static/images/request-a-bridge.png differ diff --git a/assets/static/images/tor-launcher-custom-bridges.png b/assets/static/images/tor-launcher-custom-bridges.png index f1ef64b..354665f 100644 Binary files a/assets/static/images/tor-launcher-custom-bridges.png and b/assets/static/images/tor-launcher-custom-bridges.png differ diff --git a/content/bridges/contents.lr b/content/bridges/contents.lr index 92ab4ab..45235f5 100644 --- a/content/bridges/contents.lr +++ b/content/bridges/contents.lr @@ -29,26 +29,24 @@ Because bridge addresses are not public, you will need to request them yourself. <img class="col-md-6" align="right" hspace="5" src="../../static/images/request-a-bridge.png" alt="Request a bridge from torproject.org"> -If you're starting Tor Browser for the first time, click "Configure" to open the Tor Network Settings window. -After checking the checkbox "Tor is censored in my country," choose "Request a bridge from torproject.org" and click "Request a Bridge..." for BridgeDB to provide a bridge. +If you're starting Tor Browser for the first time, click "Tor Network Settings" to open the Tor settings window. +Under the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," then choose "Request a bridge from torproject.org" and click "Request a Bridge..." for BridgeDB to provide a bridge. Complete the Captcha and click "Submit." Click "Connect" to save your settings. Or, if you have Tor Browser running, click on "Preferences" (or "Options" on Windows) in the [hamburger menu (≡)](https://support.torproject.org/glossary/hamburger-menu/) and then on "Tor" in the sidebar. -In the "Bridges" section, check the checkbox "Use a bridge," and from the option "Request a bridge from torproject.org," click "Request a New Bridge..." for BridgeDB to provide a bridge. +In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," and from the option "Request a bridge from torproject.org," click "Request a New Bridge..." for BridgeDB to provide a bridge. Complete the Captcha and click "Submit." Your setting will automatically be saved once you close the tab. ### ENTERING BRIDGE ADDRESSES <img class="col-md-6" align="right" hspace="5" src="../../static/images/tor-launcher-custom-bridges.png" alt="Enter custom bridge addresses"> -Once you have obtained some bridge addresses, you will need to enter them into Tor Launcher. - -If you're starting Tor Browser for the first time, click "Configure" to open the Tor Network Settings window. -After checking the checkbox "Tor is censored in my country," choose "Provide a bridge I know" and enter each bridge address on a separate line. +If you're starting Tor Browser for the first time, click "Tor Network Settings" to open the Tor settings window. +Under the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," choose "Provide a bridge I know" and enter each bridge address on a separate line. Click "Connect" to save your settings. Or, if you have Tor Browser running, click on "Preferences" (or "Options" on Windows) in the [hamburger menu (≡)](https://support.torproject.org/glossary/hamburger-menu/) and then on "Tor" in the sidebar. -In the "Bridges" section, check the checkbox "Use a bridge," and from the option "Provide a bridge I know," enter each bridge address on a separate line. +In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," and from the option "Provide a bridge I know," enter each bridge address on a separate line. Your settings will automatically be saved once you close the tab. If the connection fails, the bridges you received may be down. Please use one of the above methods to obtain more bridge addresses, and try again. diff --git a/content/circumvention/contents.lr b/content/circumvention/contents.lr index d3245e8..84a9d00 100644 --- a/content/circumvention/contents.lr +++ b/content/circumvention/contents.lr @@ -49,13 +49,13 @@ meek ### USING PLUGGABLE TRANSPORTS -To use a pluggable transport, click "Configure" when starting Tor Browser for the first time. -After checking the checkbox "Tor is censored in my country," choose the "Select a built-in bridge" option. +To use a pluggable transport, click "Tor Network Settings" when starting Tor Browser for the first time. +Under the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge" and choose the "Select a built-in bridge" option. From the dropdown, select whichever pluggable transport you'd like to use. -Once you've selected the pluggable transport, click "Connect" to save your settings. +Once you've selected the pluggable transport, scroll up and click "Connect" to save your settings. Or, if you have Tor Browser running, click on "Preferences" (or "Options" on Windows) in the [hamburger menu (≡)](https://support.torproject.org/glossary/hamburger-menu/) and then on "Tor" in the sidebar. -In the "Bridges" section, check the checkbox "Use a bridge," and from the option "Select a built-in bridge," choose whichever pluggable transport you'd like to use from the dropdown. +In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," and from the option "Select a built-in bridge," choose whichever pluggable transport you'd like to use from the dropdown. Your settings will automatically be saved once you close the tab. diff --git a/content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr b/content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr index 708d277..cdf167b 100644 --- a/content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr +++ b/content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr @@ -11,7 +11,8 @@ key: 4 body: When you run Tor Browser for the first time, you will see the Tor Network Settings window. -This offers you the option to connect directly to the Tor network, or to configure Tor Browser for your connection. +This offers you the option to either connect directly to the Tor network, or to configure Tor Browser for your connection. There's a checkbox which asks whether you always want to get automatically connected to the Tor network, if this is the case, check the box. + ### CONNECT @@ -23,9 +24,9 @@ If you are on a relatively fast connection, but this bar seems to get stuck at a ### CONFIGURE -<img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/configure.png" alt="Click 'configure' to adjust network settings."> +<img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/configure.png" alt="Click 'Tor Network Settings' to adjust network settings."> -If you know that your connection is censored or uses a proxy, you should select this option. +If you know that your connection is censored or uses a proxy, you should select "Tor Network Settings". <img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/proxy_question.png" alt="Select options for censored connection or proxy use."> @@ -33,13 +34,12 @@ Tor Browser will take you through a series of configuration options. <img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/pluggable-transport.png" alt="Configure Tor bridge options"> -The first checkbox asks if access to the Tor network is blocked or censored on your connection. -If you do not believe this is the case, leave this unchecked. -If you know your connection is censored, or you have tried and failed to connect to the Tor network and no other solutions have worked, check the checkbox. +The first checkbox is Quickstart. Every time you open Tor Browser, it will try to connect with your previous network settings. +The second checkbox asks if you want to use a Bridge. If you know your connection is censored, or you have tried and failed to connect to the Tor network and no other solutions have worked, check the checkbox. This will display the [Circumvention](../circumvention) section to configure a pluggable transport. <img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/proxy.png" alt="Configure proxy options"> -The second checkbox asks if your connection uses a proxy. In most cases, this is not necessary. You will usually know if you need to check this checkbox because the same settings will be used for other browsers on your system. +The third checkbox asks if your connection uses a proxy. In most cases, this is not necessary. You will usually know if you need to check this checkbox because the same settings will be used for other browsers on your system. If possible, ask your network administrator for guidance. -If your connection does not use a proxy, click “Connect”. +If your connection does not use a proxy, click “Connect”. \ No newline at end of file

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[manual/master] Changing the text to Tor Browser 10.5 connection flow
by gus＠torproject.org 09 Jul '21

09 Jul '21

commit 06a928ae1463142ea59328b6d82f74aaab39f534 Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Jul 9 14:44:37 2021 -0300 Changing the text to Tor Browser 10.5 connection flow --- content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr | 32 +++++++++++++++++--------------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr b/content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr index cdf167b..bf67ec6 100644 --- a/content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr +++ b/content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr @@ -10,36 +10,38 @@ key: 4 --- body: -When you run Tor Browser for the first time, you will see the Tor Network Settings window. -This offers you the option to either connect directly to the Tor network, or to configure Tor Browser for your connection. There's a checkbox which asks whether you always want to get automatically connected to the Tor network, if this is the case, check the box. - +When you run Tor Browser for the first time, you will see the Connect to Tor window. +This offers you the option to either connect directly to the Tor network, or to configure Tor Browser for your connection. +There's a checkbox which asks whether you always want to get automatically connected to the Tor network, if this is the case, check the box. ### CONNECT <img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/connect.png" alt="Click 'connect' to connect to Tor."> In most cases, choosing "Connect" will allow you to connect to the Tor network without any further configuration. -Once clicked, a status bar will appear, showing Tor’s connection progress. -If you are on a relatively fast connection, but this bar seems to get stuck at a certain point, see the [Troubleshooting](../troubleshooting) page for help solving the problem. -### CONFIGURE +Once clicked, a status bar will appear, showing Tor's connection progress. +If you are on a relatively fast connection, but this bar seems to get stuck at a certain point, see the [Troubleshooting](../troubleshooting) page for help solving the problem. +Or, if you know that your connection is censored or uses a proxy, you should click on "Tor Network Settings". <img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/configure.png" alt="Click 'Tor Network Settings' to adjust network settings."> -If you know that your connection is censored or uses a proxy, you should select "Tor Network Settings". - -<img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/proxy_question.png" alt="Select options for censored connection or proxy use."> +### CONFIGURE Tor Browser will take you through a series of configuration options. +The first checkbox is Quickstart. If selected, every time you open Tor Browser, it will try to connect with your previous network settings. + +The second checkbox asks if you want to use a bridge. If you know your connection is censored, or you have tried and failed to connect to the Tor network and no other solutions have worked, select "Use a bridge". + <img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/pluggable-transport.png" alt="Configure Tor bridge options"> -The first checkbox is Quickstart. Every time you open Tor Browser, it will try to connect with your previous network settings. -The second checkbox asks if you want to use a Bridge. If you know your connection is censored, or you have tried and failed to connect to the Tor network and no other solutions have worked, check the checkbox. -This will display the [Circumvention](../circumvention) section to configure a pluggable transport. +This will display the [Circumvention](../circumvention) section to configure a pluggable transport or to connect using [Bridges](../bridges). -<img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/proxy.png" alt="Configure proxy options"> +### OTHER OPTIONS -The third checkbox asks if your connection uses a proxy. In most cases, this is not necessary. You will usually know if you need to check this checkbox because the same settings will be used for other browsers on your system. +The third checkbox asks if your connection uses a proxy. In most cases, this is not necessary. You will usually know if you need to select this checkbox because the same settings will be used for other browsers on your system. If possible, ask your network administrator for guidance. -If your connection does not use a proxy, click “Connect”. \ No newline at end of file +If your connection does not use a proxy, click "Connect". + +<img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/proxy.png" alt="Configure proxy options">

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[manual/master] Minor changes
by gus＠torproject.org 09 Jul '21

09 Jul '21

commit f8daa4d099051529a828727f637544089e5dd227 Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Jul 9 14:55:55 2021 -0300 Minor changes --- content/bridges/contents.lr | 16 ++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/bridges/contents.lr b/content/bridges/contents.lr index 45235f5..68ddc6d 100644 --- a/content/bridges/contents.lr +++ b/content/bridges/contents.lr @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ _model: topic --- title: BRIDGES --- -description: Most Pluggable Transports, such as obfs4, rely on the use of “bridge” relays. +description: Most Pluggable Transports, such as obfs4, rely on the use of "bridge" relays. --- seo_slug: bridges --- @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ key: 7 --- body: -Most [Pluggable Transports](/circumvention), such as obfs4, rely on the use of “bridge” relays. +Most [Pluggable Transports](/circumvention), such as obfs4, rely on the use of "bridge" relays. Like ordinary Tor relays, bridges are run by volunteers; unlike ordinary relays, however, they are not listed publicly, so an adversary cannot identify them easily. Using bridges in combination with pluggable transports helps to conceal the fact that you are using Tor, but may slow down the connection compared to using ordinary Tor relays. @@ -30,23 +30,23 @@ Because bridge addresses are not public, you will need to request them yourself. <img class="col-md-6" align="right" hspace="5" src="../../static/images/request-a-bridge.png" alt="Request a bridge from torproject.org"> If you're starting Tor Browser for the first time, click "Tor Network Settings" to open the Tor settings window. -Under the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," then choose "Request a bridge from torproject.org" and click "Request a Bridge..." for BridgeDB to provide a bridge. -Complete the Captcha and click "Submit." Click "Connect" to save your settings. +Under the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge", then choose "Request a bridge from torproject.org" and click "Request a Bridge..." for BridgeDB to provide a bridge. +Complete the Captcha and click "Submit". Click "Connect" to save your settings. Or, if you have Tor Browser running, click on "Preferences" (or "Options" on Windows) in the [hamburger menu (≡)](https://support.torproject.org/glossary/hamburger-menu/) and then on "Tor" in the sidebar. -In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," and from the option "Request a bridge from torproject.org," click "Request a New Bridge..." for BridgeDB to provide a bridge. -Complete the Captcha and click "Submit." Your setting will automatically be saved once you close the tab. +In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge", and from the option "Request a bridge from torproject.org", click "Request a New Bridge..." for BridgeDB to provide a bridge. +Complete the Captcha and click "Submit". Your setting will automatically be saved once you close the tab. ### ENTERING BRIDGE ADDRESSES <img class="col-md-6" align="right" hspace="5" src="../../static/images/tor-launcher-custom-bridges.png" alt="Enter custom bridge addresses"> If you're starting Tor Browser for the first time, click "Tor Network Settings" to open the Tor settings window. -Under the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," choose "Provide a bridge I know" and enter each bridge address on a separate line. +Under the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge", choose "Provide a bridge I know" and enter each bridge address on a separate line. Click "Connect" to save your settings. Or, if you have Tor Browser running, click on "Preferences" (or "Options" on Windows) in the [hamburger menu (≡)](https://support.torproject.org/glossary/hamburger-menu/) and then on "Tor" in the sidebar. -In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," and from the option "Provide a bridge I know," enter each bridge address on a separate line. +In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge", and from the option "Provide a bridge I know", enter each bridge address on a separate line. Your settings will automatically be saved once you close the tab. If the connection fails, the bridges you received may be down. Please use one of the above methods to obtain more bridge addresses, and try again.

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[manual/master] Remove Tor Launcher
by gus＠torproject.org 09 Jul '21

09 Jul '21

commit 68fba8281d4e3fdc965c5bab36ac5994eb1b4f7c Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Jul 9 15:00:01 2021 -0300 Remove Tor Launcher --- content/circumvention/contents.lr | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/circumvention/contents.lr b/content/circumvention/contents.lr index 84a9d00..5f9023e 100644 --- a/content/circumvention/contents.lr +++ b/content/circumvention/contents.lr @@ -55,13 +55,13 @@ From the dropdown, select whichever pluggable transport you'd like to use. Once you've selected the pluggable transport, scroll up and click "Connect" to save your settings. Or, if you have Tor Browser running, click on "Preferences" (or "Options" on Windows) in the [hamburger menu (≡)](https://support.torproject.org/glossary/hamburger-menu/) and then on "Tor" in the sidebar. -In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," and from the option "Select a built-in bridge," choose whichever pluggable transport you'd like to use from the dropdown. +In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge", and from the option "Select a built-in bridge", choose whichever pluggable transport you'd like to use from the dropdown. Your settings will automatically be saved once you close the tab. ### WHICH TRANSPORT SHOULD I USE? -Each of the transports listed in Tor Launcher’s menu works in a different way, and their effectiveness depends on your individual circumstances. +Each of the transports listed in Tor Bridge's menu works in a different way, and their effectiveness depends on your individual circumstances. If you are trying to circumvent a blocked connection for the first time, you should try the different transports: obfs4, snowflake, or meek-azure.

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[manual/develop] Remove Tor Launcher
by gus＠torproject.org 09 Jul '21

09 Jul '21

commit f27cf69e214886cff3290bbf2fb773e449d948fc Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Jul 9 15:00:01 2021 -0300 Remove Tor Launcher --- content/circumvention/contents.lr | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/circumvention/contents.lr b/content/circumvention/contents.lr index 84a9d00..5f9023e 100644 --- a/content/circumvention/contents.lr +++ b/content/circumvention/contents.lr @@ -55,13 +55,13 @@ From the dropdown, select whichever pluggable transport you'd like to use. Once you've selected the pluggable transport, scroll up and click "Connect" to save your settings. Or, if you have Tor Browser running, click on "Preferences" (or "Options" on Windows) in the [hamburger menu (≡)](https://support.torproject.org/glossary/hamburger-menu/) and then on "Tor" in the sidebar. -In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," and from the option "Select a built-in bridge," choose whichever pluggable transport you'd like to use from the dropdown. +In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge", and from the option "Select a built-in bridge", choose whichever pluggable transport you'd like to use from the dropdown. Your settings will automatically be saved once you close the tab. ### WHICH TRANSPORT SHOULD I USE? -Each of the transports listed in Tor Launcher’s menu works in a different way, and their effectiveness depends on your individual circumstances. +Each of the transports listed in Tor Bridge's menu works in a different way, and their effectiveness depends on your individual circumstances. If you are trying to circumvent a blocked connection for the first time, you should try the different transports: obfs4, snowflake, or meek-azure.

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[manual/develop] Minor changes
by gus＠torproject.org 09 Jul '21

09 Jul '21

commit 9c32b5c3d2cbbed42496a454375d5b9ed85fee93 Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Jul 9 14:55:55 2021 -0300 Minor changes --- content/bridges/contents.lr | 16 ++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/bridges/contents.lr b/content/bridges/contents.lr index 45235f5..68ddc6d 100644 --- a/content/bridges/contents.lr +++ b/content/bridges/contents.lr @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ _model: topic --- title: BRIDGES --- -description: Most Pluggable Transports, such as obfs4, rely on the use of “bridge” relays. +description: Most Pluggable Transports, such as obfs4, rely on the use of "bridge" relays. --- seo_slug: bridges --- @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ key: 7 --- body: -Most [Pluggable Transports](/circumvention), such as obfs4, rely on the use of “bridge” relays. +Most [Pluggable Transports](/circumvention), such as obfs4, rely on the use of "bridge" relays. Like ordinary Tor relays, bridges are run by volunteers; unlike ordinary relays, however, they are not listed publicly, so an adversary cannot identify them easily. Using bridges in combination with pluggable transports helps to conceal the fact that you are using Tor, but may slow down the connection compared to using ordinary Tor relays. @@ -30,23 +30,23 @@ Because bridge addresses are not public, you will need to request them yourself. <img class="col-md-6" align="right" hspace="5" src="../../static/images/request-a-bridge.png" alt="Request a bridge from torproject.org"> If you're starting Tor Browser for the first time, click "Tor Network Settings" to open the Tor settings window. -Under the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," then choose "Request a bridge from torproject.org" and click "Request a Bridge..." for BridgeDB to provide a bridge. -Complete the Captcha and click "Submit." Click "Connect" to save your settings. +Under the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge", then choose "Request a bridge from torproject.org" and click "Request a Bridge..." for BridgeDB to provide a bridge. +Complete the Captcha and click "Submit". Click "Connect" to save your settings. Or, if you have Tor Browser running, click on "Preferences" (or "Options" on Windows) in the [hamburger menu (≡)](https://support.torproject.org/glossary/hamburger-menu/) and then on "Tor" in the sidebar. -In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," and from the option "Request a bridge from torproject.org," click "Request a New Bridge..." for BridgeDB to provide a bridge. -Complete the Captcha and click "Submit." Your setting will automatically be saved once you close the tab. +In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge", and from the option "Request a bridge from torproject.org", click "Request a New Bridge..." for BridgeDB to provide a bridge. +Complete the Captcha and click "Submit". Your setting will automatically be saved once you close the tab. ### ENTERING BRIDGE ADDRESSES <img class="col-md-6" align="right" hspace="5" src="../../static/images/tor-launcher-custom-bridges.png" alt="Enter custom bridge addresses"> If you're starting Tor Browser for the first time, click "Tor Network Settings" to open the Tor settings window. -Under the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," choose "Provide a bridge I know" and enter each bridge address on a separate line. +Under the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge", choose "Provide a bridge I know" and enter each bridge address on a separate line. Click "Connect" to save your settings. Or, if you have Tor Browser running, click on "Preferences" (or "Options" on Windows) in the [hamburger menu (≡)](https://support.torproject.org/glossary/hamburger-menu/) and then on "Tor" in the sidebar. -In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge," and from the option "Provide a bridge I know," enter each bridge address on a separate line. +In the "Bridges" section, select the checkbox "Use a bridge", and from the option "Provide a bridge I know", enter each bridge address on a separate line. Your settings will automatically be saved once you close the tab. If the connection fails, the bridges you received may be down. Please use one of the above methods to obtain more bridge addresses, and try again.

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[manual/develop] Update DuckDuckGo onion site address
by gus＠torproject.org 09 Jul '21

09 Jul '21

commit 81d657494a1e0c723893473c17ac39a59188454f Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Jul 9 15:07:32 2021 -0300 Update DuckDuckGo onion site address --- content/onion-services/contents.lr | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/onion-services/contents.lr b/content/onion-services/contents.lr index 79bce87..b0166e3 100644 --- a/content/onion-services/contents.lr +++ b/content/onion-services/contents.lr @@ -72,4 +72,4 @@ If you are still unable to connect to the onion service after verifying the addr If the onion service you are trying to access consists of a string of 16 characters (V2 format), this type of address is [being deprecated](https://support.torproject.org/onionservices/v2-deprecation/). -You can also test if you are able to access other onion services by connecting to [DuckDuckGo's Onion Service](http://3g2upl4pq6kufc4m.onion/). +You can also test if you are able to access other onion services by connecting to [DuckDuckGo's Onion Service](https://duckduckgogg42xjoc72x3sjasowoarfbgcmvfimaftt6twagswzczad.onion/).

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[manual/develop] Changing the text to Tor Browser 10.5 connection flow
by gus＠torproject.org 09 Jul '21

09 Jul '21

commit 1515421fa32b2c4e954e99140d31bea7ac9fe7e9 Author: gus <gus(a)torproject.org> Date: Fri Jul 9 14:44:37 2021 -0300 Changing the text to Tor Browser 10.5 connection flow --- content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr | 32 +++++++++++++++++--------------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr b/content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr index cdf167b..bf67ec6 100644 --- a/content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr +++ b/content/running-tor-browser/contents.lr @@ -10,36 +10,38 @@ key: 4 --- body: -When you run Tor Browser for the first time, you will see the Tor Network Settings window. -This offers you the option to either connect directly to the Tor network, or to configure Tor Browser for your connection. There's a checkbox which asks whether you always want to get automatically connected to the Tor network, if this is the case, check the box. - +When you run Tor Browser for the first time, you will see the Connect to Tor window. +This offers you the option to either connect directly to the Tor network, or to configure Tor Browser for your connection. +There's a checkbox which asks whether you always want to get automatically connected to the Tor network, if this is the case, check the box. ### CONNECT <img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/connect.png" alt="Click 'connect' to connect to Tor."> In most cases, choosing "Connect" will allow you to connect to the Tor network without any further configuration. -Once clicked, a status bar will appear, showing Tor’s connection progress. -If you are on a relatively fast connection, but this bar seems to get stuck at a certain point, see the [Troubleshooting](../troubleshooting) page for help solving the problem. -### CONFIGURE +Once clicked, a status bar will appear, showing Tor's connection progress. +If you are on a relatively fast connection, but this bar seems to get stuck at a certain point, see the [Troubleshooting](../troubleshooting) page for help solving the problem. +Or, if you know that your connection is censored or uses a proxy, you should click on "Tor Network Settings". <img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/configure.png" alt="Click 'Tor Network Settings' to adjust network settings."> -If you know that your connection is censored or uses a proxy, you should select "Tor Network Settings". - -<img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/proxy_question.png" alt="Select options for censored connection or proxy use."> +### CONFIGURE Tor Browser will take you through a series of configuration options. +The first checkbox is Quickstart. If selected, every time you open Tor Browser, it will try to connect with your previous network settings. + +The second checkbox asks if you want to use a bridge. If you know your connection is censored, or you have tried and failed to connect to the Tor network and no other solutions have worked, select "Use a bridge". + <img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/pluggable-transport.png" alt="Configure Tor bridge options"> -The first checkbox is Quickstart. Every time you open Tor Browser, it will try to connect with your previous network settings. -The second checkbox asks if you want to use a Bridge. If you know your connection is censored, or you have tried and failed to connect to the Tor network and no other solutions have worked, check the checkbox. -This will display the [Circumvention](../circumvention) section to configure a pluggable transport. +This will display the [Circumvention](../circumvention) section to configure a pluggable transport or to connect using [Bridges](../bridges). -<img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/proxy.png" alt="Configure proxy options"> +### OTHER OPTIONS -The third checkbox asks if your connection uses a proxy. In most cases, this is not necessary. You will usually know if you need to check this checkbox because the same settings will be used for other browsers on your system. +The third checkbox asks if your connection uses a proxy. In most cases, this is not necessary. You will usually know if you need to select this checkbox because the same settings will be used for other browsers on your system. If possible, ask your network administrator for guidance. -If your connection does not use a proxy, click “Connect”. \ No newline at end of file +If your connection does not use a proxy, click "Connect". + +<img class="col-md-6" src="../../static/images/proxy.png" alt="Configure proxy options">

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