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What about Linux?

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Edit /etc/tor/torrc.

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How do I make the last IP in the node be from a specific country?

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Open the folder where you have installed Tor, browse through browser > Tor browser > Tor > data. There you will find a file named "torrc." Open the file with Notepad. At the end of the document, on a new line, write this: ExitNodes {US}. For example, if you want your exit node to be in China, type {CN}.

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How do I make Tor select a specific state in a country, like California?

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You cannot. You can only select a specific country.

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I want to connect only from Belgium. How do I do that?

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You actually don't need entry nodes at all. Just set your exit node as {be}. Your exit node is what establishes your "location".

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How should I understand the concept of an entry country in Tor? Is it where I am now, and is the exit country where I want to appear?

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The entry node, or guard node, is the first node your traffic enters when connecting to the Tor network. It encrypts your traffic and passes it along to the next node. The exit node is the last node in the Tor circuit, managing decryption before your traffic enters the regular internet. The IP address seen by the destination website will be that of the exit node.

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Is there a similar solution for the Tor Browser on Android?

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Yes, there is a mobile version of Tor available for Android devices called "Tor Browser for Android." It provides anonymous browsing and access to the Tor network, similar to the desktop version. You can download it from the Google Play Store and other Android app stores, but note that it may be slower due to the limitations of mobile devices.

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Is there a solution for setting a specific country in the Tor Browser for Android?

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The Tor Browser for Android offers similar privacy and anonymity features to the desktop version, routing your internet traffic through the Tor network. You can download it from the Google Play Store or the Tor Project's website. Once installed, you can begin browsing with enhanced privacy and anonymity.

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Does this method work with the Tor app on Android? If so, how can I do it?

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You can use the Tor app on Android by downloading it from a reliable site, installing it, and then using it to browse.

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What are entry and exit nodes in the Tor network, and can they both be in the same country?

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The entry node provides an initial layer of anonymity, preventing an adversary from easily determining the source of your traffic. The exit node is the last node in the Tor circuit before your traffic exits the network and reaches its final destination. While both nodes can technically be in the same country, the exit node is where your traffic leaves the Tor network, so ensure you use encryption and other security measures to protect your data beyond that point.

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After I chose Russia, everything worked, but every website said I was from Germany.

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Your default device location might be incorrect, or you may be using a VPN. Try disabling any VPNs and ensure your device's location settings are accurate.

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Is there a list of all the country abbreviations for the Tor Browser?

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Yes, you can find them by searching "site:Wikipedia.org 'Tor Country extensions'" on Google.

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I have completed the settings, but the country changes when I visit another page. Is there another way to set it permanently?

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Yes, usually settings won't change your location consistently. You need to use a VPN like Proton, which is free.

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How can I stop the country address from changing each time a page loads in Tor Browser?

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The Tor Browser changes the exit node with each page load due to its design for anonymity and privacy, routing traffic through randomly selected nodes.

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Tor keeps replacing my edited torrc file with the default. How can I stop this from happening?

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Ensure you have sufficient permissions to edit and save the torrc file. If you're using a Unix-like system, try editing the file with elevated privileges using sudo.

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Is my location permanently blocked on Tor?

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No, it is not. Sometimes the internet provider blocks Tor using their firewall, so try using a VPN.

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How can I access a website that is only allowed inside the UK from India?

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Accessing UK-restricted sites from India has risks (check the website terms). Options include using a VPN (paid ones are recommended) or proxy servers (free ones can be risky). Some CDNs might have Indian servers for direct access, but this is not guaranteed.

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How do I make Tor select a specific country, like Italy if I'm using a Macbook Pro?

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Follow these steps on your MacBook Pro: Open the Tor browser. Click on "Tor Network Settings" from the onion menu in the top-left corner. In the "Tor Network Settings" window, click on the "Country" dropdown menu and select "Italy". Click on the "OK" button to save your changes and close the "Tor Network Settings" window. Close and restart the Tor browser for the changes to take effect.

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I am using HP ProBook 6470b. I have done all the entry and exit steps but it doesn't seem to follow my specifications. What else can I do?

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It is a very rare chance that it is your computer/hardware being the problem. The problem was most likely an error in the Tor-browser itself. It may sound redundant, but either restarting your computer or reinstalling Tor-browser might work. If that does not work, you can try to just use exit nodes or only entry nodes. If you use both there might be an error. Remember that you just need to type one command for and exit/entry node. Multiple commands for an exit node may result in an error (vice versa).

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Does the entry node have to be the country I am in geographically?

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No, it is not at all necessary. You can choose any because you are just choosing a virtual existence that has no co relation to personal presence geographically.

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