Some users on the web are looking for « Tor forFirefox» . But in reality such search query is incorrect. The bottom line is that Tor itself is only an add-on for the Mazila browser, in which the main emphasis is on the security of being on the Internet. Accordingly, the user does not need to first install the "Fire Fox", and then manually configure it.
- This is a ready-made Internet browser with all the necessary options and tools. That is, the user just needs to download it from the official website. Let's consider this procedure in more detail:
So there is no need to look for some separate Tor for Mazila. Moreover, you may come across various malware, the installation of which will infect your computer. The same applies to the use of various plugins for a quick transition.
Addition
On the Internet, you can stumble upon an extension for Mozilla Firefox, which allows you to open sites from the "Fire Fox" in the Torah. Its official name is Torbutton. So, the development of this project was stopped some time ago. Therefore its use extremely unsafe. The same applies to various kinds of alternatives, for example, to Onion Browser Button. We highly recommend skipping such plugins. The same advice is given by the developers of an anonymous Internet browser.
If you think that in order to surf the net anonymously you just need to download Tor and run it, you are very mistaken. Today I will show you how to properly configure Tor for maximum anonymity. Also within the framework of this article, I will give practical recommendations on how to use Tor correctly. How to behave correctly in the deep web, what you can and cannot do.
You may be interested in the article "", in which we talked about what, apart from the well-known network web yet there are networks and an article "", in which we reviewed best search engines in the deep web.
I remind you that using the search form on the site you can find a lot of information on the topic of anonymity on the network and about Tor in particular.
- Where and how to download Tor correctly
- How to install Tor
- How to set up Tor
- Configuring the NoScript extension
- Configuring Hidden Browser Options
- How to work in Tor
We are for freedom of speech, but against criminals and terrorists. I really hope that this article will be useful only for the first category of people. In any case, we are not responsible for any illegal use of the Tor program by you.
How to download Tor
It seems that it can be difficult to download and that's all, but not everything is so simple. You need to download only from the official website of the developers. Not old versions from soft portals and torrent trackers, but only latest version at the officials.
Why is it desirable to always install the latest version and update the installed one in a timely manner? because old version may have zero-day vulnerabilities that can be exploited by experts to calculate your real IP address and even infect your system with malware.
Download Tor Russian version you can follow this direct link. The English version is downloaded by default. If you need the Russian version of Tor, then in the drop-down menu under the "Download Tor" button, select "Russian". There you can also download the version of Tor for: Apple OS X, Linux and smartphones.
How to install Tor
After downloading the program, proceed to install it. Double click the mouse to launch the downloaded file. The following window will appear:
Installing Tor Select the location where you want to install Tor. If there is nothing to change, by default Tor will install itself in the folder where the installation file is located.
Installing Tor We click "Finish".
Click on the "Connect" button
Let's wait for the browser to load.
How to set up Tor
And now let's get down to configuring Tor. First of all, let's properly configure the NoScript extension.
After reading your comments on the article, I realized that you did not quite understand me correctly. My friends, these hardcore settings are more applicable to the darknet, to ensure maximum anonymity and resist deanonymization by law enforcement agencies and hackers. If you want to use Tor or just change the IP address, then you don't need these settings! You can use Tor right out of the box.
Configuring the NoScript extension
Tor developers have equipped their software with a very important and useful NoScript plugin, which is installed by default, but alas, it is not configured by default.
To configure NoScript on the left side of the browser, click on the add-on icon. Select "Settings" from the menu that appears.
On the "Whitelist" tab, uncheck the box "Global script permissions..."
Go to the Embedded Objects tab and check the required fields. Everything is exactly as shown in the screenshot below.
Configuring Hidden Browser Options
Now let's configure the Browser itself, for this you need to go to the hidden settings. Learn more about hidden privacy settings Firefox browser we wrote in the article "" and in the article "".
So, in the address bar, write "about: config" and press enter. After that, a warning window will appear, in which we click on the blue button "I promise that ..." and move on.
Browser Settings Here we need to find and change some critical settings. First of all, we change the loading and processing of Javascript. This can be done by changing the "javascript.enable" parameter.
In the search bar, which is located under the address bar, write "javascript.enable" and press enter. Now right click mouse click on the item "Toggle", which will change this parameter from "True" to "False".
Disabling Javascript In the same way, we find the “network.http.sendRefererHeader” parameter and change it from the value “2” to the value “0”.
Disabling HTTP Referer Find the "network.http.sendSecureXsiteReferrer" parameter and change its value to "False".
Disabling SecureXsiteReferrer Find the "extensions.torbutton.saved.sendSecureXSiteReferrer" parameter and change its value to "False".
Disabling SecureXSiteReferrer Find the "network.cookie.cookieBehavior" parameter and change its value from "1" to "2".
After these changes, some sites may not work correctly in this browser. But you can always return the previous settings, which of course I strongly advise against doing.
How to use Tor
After you have made all the settings, I want to tell you how to use Tor correctly. Here is a list of rules that everyone who uses Tor must follow:
- Do not install unnecessary and unverified extensions in the Browser.
- There is no excuse not to disable the NoScript add-on.
- Refresh the node chain frequently and reload the browser.
- Do not open Tor Browser (Mozzila Firefox) in full screen.
- Do not work with the Tor browser with admin rights.
- Never log in using your login and password to your main mail or to your real social network accounts that contain some information about you or are somehow connected with your real accounts. The only exception is the authorization form of Onion sites and forums. And of course for such sites it is desirable to use a separate mailbox, which is also unrelated to your real mail.
- Check all files downloaded in DeepWeb for viruses. We wrote about how to properly check downloaded files for viruses in the article "". Run these files only on a virtual system. We wrote about choosing a virtual machine in the article "" and how to install and configure virtual machine to check files for viruses in the article "".
- Keep Tor Browser up to date.
I also recommend using anonymous operating system or another anonymous OS. Use the search, on the site we once reviewed the best anonymous operating systems.
The anonymity of Tor depends only on you and your behavior on the network, not even the most anonymous Browser will not protect your system and your information from the crooked hands of the user. Be vigilant, do not let yourself be deceived. If in doubt, it is better not to click, not to follow the link and of course not to download.
The Deep Web is not always a friendly environment. There you can also get some people in costumes if you're doing something that's not very illegal. And from hackers or just scammers if you're a fluffy, naive dandelion user.
That's all, friends. I hope you were able to set up Tor correctly. Good luck to everyone and don't forget to subscribe to us in in social networks. This is not the last article on Tor anonymity and information security.
The issue of online anonymity is a fundamentally important issue for many. There can be many reasons for this and, of course, I will not go into such details. Let me just say that the sites that you open in your browser can recognize your location, because that is why the sites that correspond to your region are displayed first in the search engine.
Those users who want to remain in the shadows prefer, fortunately, their choice today is simply huge. I have already talked about many of them in previous articles, this one will also be no exception. This time I want to talk about what the tor add-on for firefox is. Go!
What is tor for firefox
So, as I mentioned above, tor is an anonymizer, in our case, for the Mozilla browser. Its principle of operation is to establish an anonymous network connection. This excludes the tracking of traffic by unauthorized persons, as well as the sites to which the user goes do not track his location. The beauty of tor for firefox is that it can work with other web browsers, as well as work seamlessly with various programs.
How to use Tor
It is best to use the tor plugin for firefox along with the TorBrowserBundle program. Even if you want to work exclusively with Mozilla, download this browser, launch it, and only then launch Mozilla.
Next, go to and change its settings. Usually, by default, there is a checkmark next to "No proxy", so uncheck it and set the settings as in the screenshot below. If suddenly, for some reason, the plugin starts to behave incorrectly, go back and check the box next to “No proxy” again.
By the way, there are some ways that allow you to increase the effectiveness of the anonymizer, in particular, Tor, which is discussed in this material.
- If you want absolute anonymity, remember that some plugins can still give you away, such as Flash. Therefore, if you wish, you can disable these plugins indefinitely.
- Don't use torrents as they can change your privacy settings.
- Encrypt the communication protocol, for this instead of http at the beginning address bar enter https.
- Don't forget to use the Tor browser.
I hope these simple tips will help you get the most out of your Tor add-on!
Instructions for installing the AntiCaptcha plugin for Mozilla Firefox and Tor Browser with screenshots
Firefox users whose extension installation is broken
This problem is on Mozilla's side, they forgot to renew the certificate. Installation will help new version Firefox, as well as using a special extension for your version of Firefox. More info from their blog: Add-ons disabled or failing to install in Firefox .
Dear users, our extension only supports versions of Firefox at least 48. Starting from this Mozilla versions introduced support for the standard for writing WebExtensions extensions. Our plugin is written entirely in it and cannot be ported to the old Mozilla format. Therefore, on older versions of Firefox the AntiCaptcha extension will either not start installation at all, or it will show an error that the extension is damaged.
For the same reason, the plugin will not work in browsers. Pale Moon and seamonkey. Simply put, they abandoned the new standard in favor of a wide selection of add-ons and various branded features. But on TorBrowser our extension works great and we test our releases on it.
If you see an error like this: "This add-on cannot be installed because it has not been verified" or "Firefox prevented this site from installing an unverified add-on" or something similar. Then please go to the page about:config in Firefox, look for the option xpinstall.signatures.required and change its value to false.
Then confirm your consent to the installation from this site.
Once the plugin code has been downloaded, confirm the installation again.
The plugin has been added to the browser, you can use it after configuring it. To do this, click on the plugin icon in the Firefox menu area (in the right upper corner), a window with settings will open.
In the window that appears, indicate your 32-digit alphanumeric in the window next to the lock icon. And click the "Save" button to confirm.
At this point, the plugin will check if the entered key is correct. If everything is in order, your balance will be indicated in the plugin settings window and the plugin icon in the upper right corner of the browser will become colored.
In case of errors, you can report your problem using feedback form. Send your suggestions and wishes also using this form.