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diff --git a/docs/source/tor.rst b/docs/source/tor.rst index e0b02d27..a883dfb7 100644 --- a/docs/source/tor.rst +++ b/docs/source/tor.rst @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ Connecting to Tor ================= -Pick a way to connect OnionShare to Tor by clicking the "⚙" icon in the bottom right of the OnionShare window to get to its settings. +Pick a way to connect OnionShare to Tor by clicking the Tor onion icon in the bottom right of the OnionShare window to open the Tor Settings tab. -.. image:: _static/screenshots/settings.png +.. image:: _static/screenshots/tor-settings.png -Use the ``tor`` bundled with OnionShare ---------------------------------------- +Use the Tor version built into OnionShare +----------------------------------------- This is the default, simplest and most reliable way that OnionShare connects to Tor. For this reason, it's recommended for most users. @@ -14,6 +14,24 @@ For this reason, it's recommended for most users. When you open OnionShare, it launches an already configured ``tor`` process in the background for OnionShare to use. It doesn't interfere with other ``tor`` processes on your computer, so you can use the Tor Browser or the system ``tor`` on their own. +Getting Around Censorship +------------------------- + +If your access to the internet is censored, you can configure OnionShare to connect to the Tor network using `Tor bridges <https://tb-manual.torproject.org/bridges/>`_. If OnionShare connects to Tor without one, you don't need to use a bridge. + +To use a bridge, open the Tor Settings tab. +You must select "Use the Tor version built into OnionShare" and check the "Use a bridge" checkbox. + +Try using a built-in bridge first. Using `obfs4` or `snowflake` bridges is recommended over using `meek-azure`. + +.. image:: _static/screenshots/tor-settings-bridges.png + +If using a built-in bridge doesn't work, you can request a bridge from torproject.org. You will have to solve a CAPTCHA in order to request a bridge. (This makes it more difficult for governments or ISPs to block access to Tor bridges.) + +.. image:: _static/screenshots/tor-settings-moat.png + +You also have the option of using a bridge that you learned about from a trusted source. + Attempt auto-configuration with Tor Browser ------------------------------------------- @@ -102,13 +120,3 @@ Under "Tor authentication settings" choose "No authentication, or cookie authent Click the "Test Connection to Tor" button. If all goes well, you should see "Connected to the Tor controller". - -Using Tor bridges ------------------ - -If your access to the internet is censored, you can configure OnionShare to connect to the Tor network using `Tor bridges <https://2019.www.torproject.org/docs/bridges.html.en>`_. If OnionShare connects to Tor without one, you don't need to use a bridge. - -To configure bridges, click the "⚙" icon in OnionShare. - -You can use the built-in obfs4 pluggable transports, the built-in meek_lite (Azure) pluggable transports, or custom bridges, which you can obtain from Tor's `BridgeDB <https://bridges.torproject.org/>`_. -If you need to use a bridge, try the built-in obfs4 ones first. |