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Question Firefox browser, stopping ISP and network managers from discovering the websites I access?

Question Firefox browser, stopping ISP and network managers from discovering the websites I access?

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Swagaphobia
Junior Member

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10-05-2023, 05:44 AM

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https://dev.to/pierre/don-t-be-tracked-t...ations-9e4
Here is a list about
Don't be tracked ⚙️ Tweak the Firefox configurations

Is it true that there is an option to prevent ISPs to know the URLs I visit? It says:
Set "netork.ttr.mode" to 2, but in about:config there is no option to set it to 2, does anyone know if there is another option and is this even true that the ISP can not read the urls I visit?

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Swagaphobia

10-05-2023, 05:44 AM #1

https://dev.to/pierre/don-t-be-tracked-t...ations-9e4
Here is a list about
Don't be tracked ⚙️ Tweak the Firefox configurations

Is it true that there is an option to prevent ISPs to know the URLs I visit? It says:
Set "netork.ttr.mode" to 2, but in about:config there is no option to set it to 2, does anyone know if there is another option and is this even true that the ISP can not read the urls I visit?

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boris25022000
Junior Member

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10-05-2023, 10:49 AM

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I am unsure if the settings block the ISP from seeing the URLs you visit. Uncertain....
The link you shared outlines 15 Firefox configuration options.
These may interact with one another.
I recommend supplying a detailed list of how each of those 15 settings is set in your Firefox installation.
This will allow others to review their configurations and highlight any differences.
For example, my Firefox has network.ttr.mode configured at 0

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boris25022000

10-05-2023, 10:49 AM #2

I am unsure if the settings block the ISP from seeing the URLs you visit. Uncertain....
The link you shared outlines 15 Firefox configuration options.
These may interact with one another.
I recommend supplying a detailed list of how each of those 15 settings is set in your Firefox installation.
This will allow others to review their configurations and highlight any differences.
For example, my Firefox has network.ttr.mode configured at 0

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Boratlesutaie
Junior Member

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10-08-2023, 04:46 PM

#3

I'm worried that my Internet Service Provider might be able to view the websites I visit or the links I access.

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Boratlesutaie

10-08-2023, 04:46 PM #3

I'm worried that my Internet Service Provider might be able to view the websites I visit or the links I access.

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carraboy31
Member

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10-08-2023, 09:30 PM

#4

Eventually, your ISP must understand which location to send the information to. This is similar to concealing your home address from the post office.

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carraboy31

10-08-2023, 09:30 PM #4

Eventually, your ISP must understand which location to send the information to. This is similar to concealing your home address from the post office.

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SausageFrog
Member

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10-10-2023, 04:00 AM

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The main scenario where your ISP would not know what websites you are traveling to is if you were using a VPN. The ISP would only see that you were communicating with the proxy server. While it is possible for a browser to have some form of VPN built in, I do not believe Firefox has this capability. There is no magic setting to enable what you want.
Don't do sketchy things and then you do not need to hide your traffic from anyone.

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SausageFrog

10-10-2023, 04:00 AM #5

The main scenario where your ISP would not know what websites you are traveling to is if you were using a VPN. The ISP would only see that you were communicating with the proxy server. While it is possible for a browser to have some form of VPN built in, I do not believe Firefox has this capability. There is no magic setting to enable what you want.
Don't do sketchy things and then you do not need to hide your traffic from anyone.

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CAMOOO
Member

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10-10-2023, 06:08 AM

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Mozilla offers a VPN service that works, but it requires payment.
You can find Mozilla VPN available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS at www.mozilla.org.
However, just like any VPN, it doesn’t fully capture the complete picture of how your ISP or others on the internet perceive your activities. You can conceal much, but ultimately the web is built to track you, making it nearly impossible to achieve absolute privacy while online.

Your home IP address functions similarly to a house address—without it, no one can deliver your mail. If you hope to receive communications, someone must know your address, and this person is almost certain to try to benefit from the information they possess.

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CAMOOO

10-10-2023, 06:08 AM #6

Mozilla offers a VPN service that works, but it requires payment.
You can find Mozilla VPN available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS at www.mozilla.org.
However, just like any VPN, it doesn’t fully capture the complete picture of how your ISP or others on the internet perceive your activities. You can conceal much, but ultimately the web is built to track you, making it nearly impossible to achieve absolute privacy while online.

Your home IP address functions similarly to a house address—without it, no one can deliver your mail. If you hope to receive communications, someone must know your address, and this person is almost certain to try to benefit from the information they possess.