tor and bridges
tor and bridges
I set up a bridge for Tor but discovered via the site that my ISP might detect Tor usage. Could my provider identify me as using Tor even with bridges enabled? If so, what steps can I take to appear as though I’m not using Tor without installing a VPN?
as long as you're not participating in any illegal activities, your ISP has no reason to worry.
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just a heads up.
I understand that anyone can view your packets and determine the IP addresses you're visiting, especially when using HTTP. From what I know, ISPs and websites can identify Tor usage because they see the public IPs of the proxies or relays you connect to. Also, it seems bridges act like relays with hidden IPs, making it harder for sites and ISPs to detect your use of Tor. I don’t have much background on networking, but I’m open to clarification if needed.
It's essential that both addresses are recognized by every node along the route, including your ISP. The fact that they aren't in DNS doesn't matter. They don't need to be listed. Irrespective of HTTP or HTTPS, the IP addresses must be clear for the system to function properly. You can be confident that all entry point IPs to these hidden networks are known to the ISP.