This tool verifies your Tor connection by checking your IP against known Tor exit nodes, analyzing your network path for Tor characteristics, testing for common Tor exit node signatures, verifying DNS resolution through Tor, and checking for Tor-specific headers and patterns.

What is Tor?

Tor (The Onion Router) is a free and open-source software that enables anonymous communication. It directs internet traffic through a free, worldwide, volunteer overlay network consisting of more than seven thousand relays to conceal a user's location and usage from anyone conducting network surveillance or traffic analysis.

Why Use Tor?

• Anonymous browsing and communication
• Protection against network surveillance
• Access to blocked or censored content
• Enhanced privacy for sensitive activities
• Protection against traffic analysis

The Tor Exit Node Test uses several technologies including Tor Project's exit node list, multiple Tor directory authorities, DNS resolution analysis, network path detection, and header analysis for Tor signatures.

The tool checks for Tor exit node status, connection path characteristics, DNS resolution patterns, Tor-specific headers, and network fingerprinting.

Tor Best Practices

For optimal security when using Tor:

• Use the official Tor Browser
• Keep your Tor Browser updated
• Don't use Tor with other VPNs unless necessary
• Be cautious with browser extensions
• Use HTTPS websites when possible