
It can be used by many applications that want to anonymously route traffic. Tor is not just used for browsing the Web. The Tor network consists of Tor relays that route traffic. The Tor network gives users a way to hide their location and hide which services they use or visit online.

Tor is a project that has created a network for routing anonymous traffic. The name Tor comes from “The Onion Router” which was the early project name when it launched in 2002. We have compiled a list of Tor Frequently Asked Questions to try to efficiently address some of the more common questions that site administrators have about Tor.

Site owners concerned about security and privacy frequently have questions about Tor, the anonymity network and the applications like the Tor web browser that use the Tor network.
