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Support the Tor Network: Donate and Run a Relay

The internet is increasingly centralised, monitored, and restricted. Millions of people around the world rely on the Tor network to access information, communicate privately, and bypass censorship. Journalists, human rights activists, researchers, whistleblowers, and ordinary citizens all benefit from a network that helps protect privacy and freedom online.

Tor works because volunteers and supporters make it possible.

Why Tor Matters

The Tor Project develops and maintains the software that powers the Tor network. Their work helps people:

  • Protect their privacy online
  • Circumvent censorship
  • Access independent information
  • Communicate more securely
  • Support digital rights around the world

Without financial support and volunteer-operated relays, the network cannot grow or remain resilient.

Donate to the Tor Project

If you are able, consider making a donation to help fund development, security research, infrastructure, and outreach.

Donate to the Tor Project

Even small recurring donations help provide stable funding for the project.

Run a Tor Relay

One of the most valuable ways to support the network is by operating a relay. Relays carry encrypted Tor traffic and increase the network's speed, capacity, and resilience.

Benefits of running a relay include:

  • Strengthening the Tor network
  • Improving performance for users worldwide
  • Supporting online privacy and freedom
  • Contributing to a global public service

Most relay operators run either:

  • Middle Relays – the safest and most common option for new operators.
  • Bridge Relays – help users in censored countries connect to Tor.

Getting Started

The Tor Project provides detailed relay guides:

Tor Relay Guide

Before running a relay, ensure you:

  • Have a stable internet connection
  • Understand your ISP's policies
  • Keep your server updated
  • Monitor relay health and bandwidth usage

Every Contribution Helps

Not everyone can run a relay, and not everyone can donate. Both forms of support are valuable. Whether you contribute bandwidth, technical expertise, or financial support, you are helping maintain an important piece of internet infrastructure that serves people around the world.

Support Tor. Donate if you can. Run a relay if you're able. Help keep the internet open, private, and accessible for everyone.

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