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What is the Tor browser?
The Tor browser is a special web browser that lets you browse the Internet anonymously. It works by sending your traffic through a network of encrypted servers, hiding your real location and IP address. People use it to access blocked websites, protect their privacy, and test their .onion sites on the deep web.
Can I use an online Tor browser on my phone?
Yes! Our online Tor browser works on any device, including smartphones and tablets. Since it runs in the cloud, you don't need to download or install anything. Just open it in your regular web browser via browserling.com/tor and start browsing .onion sites!
Can I use an online Tor browser without creating an account?
Yes! Our online Tor browser works instantly. No signups, no installations. Just visit browserling.com/tor and you can start browsing .onion links right from your regular web browser.
Does an online Tor browser provide the same anonymity as a local Tor browser?
Yes! The online Tor browser connects to the real Tor network just like a locally installed version. The difference is that it runs on a remote server instead of your own device, which adds an extra layer of privacy.
How does an online Tor browser protect me from tracking?
An online Tor browser uses the same privacy features as a normal Tor browser. It blocks scripts, prevents fingerprinting, and isolates cookies between sites. Since it runs in a remote virtual machine, no browsing history or personal data is stored on your device.
Is my activity saved when using an online Tor browser?
No, everything is wiped after you close the session. No history, cookies, or cache are stored, keeping your browsing private.
Can I change my Tor exit node in an online Tor browser?
No, you can't manually select an exit node in the online Tor browser. The Tor network automatically routes your traffic through random relays, including the exit node, to maintain anonymity. If you need a different exit node, restarting the session will give you a new one.
Can I use the online Tor browser to bypass geo-blocks?
Yes! Since the Tor network routes traffic through different countries, you can access websites that might be blocked in your region. However, some sites detect Tor users and might block access or require CAPTCHAs. If that happens, you can try restarting your session to get a new Tor circuit.
Does the online Tor browser hide my real IP address?
Yes, it routes your traffic through the Tor network, hiding your IP from the websites you visit.
How long does an online Tor session last?
Each session lasts as long as you keep it open. Once you close the browser tab, everything resets, and you'll need to start a new session.
Can websites detect that I'm using an online Tor browser?
Yes, websites can still detect that you're using Tor because your traffic is coming from Tor exit nodes. Some websites block Tor users or require CAPTCHAs to verify access. This happens with both online and locally installed Tor browsers.
Can I bookmark websites in the online Tor browser?
No, since the online Tor browser runs in a temporary virtual session, all data, including bookmarks, cookies, and history, gets wiped when you close it. If you need to save links, you'll have to copy them somewhere outside the browser.
What are online Tor browser use cases?
Threat Hunting on Dark Web
Security analysts can use an online Tor browser to investigate cyber threats, track malware distribution, and monitor hacker forums without exposing their real IP. As no downloads are needed to use an online Tor browser, it minimizes operational risks.
Incident Response and Forensics
Incident response teams (IR teams) can quickly validate if leaked credentials, exploits, or sensitive data have surfaced on dark web marketplaces. The ability to test onion sites in a cloud-based Tor browser ensures anonymity and prevents exposure of corporate networks.
Zero-Day Exploit Research
Researchers hunting for zero-day vulnerabilities can use the Tor browser to analyze exploit kits and underground discussions without revealing their identity.
SOC Team Phishing Investigations
Security operations teams (SOC teams) can inspect phishing sites, scam pages, or malicious onion domains safely in a sandboxed environment. By checking onion links in a virtual Tor session, analysts avoid exposing their corporate network to direct threats.
Bypassing Censorship for Security Testing
Security researchers in restrictive environments can access blocked security tools, forums, and intelligence feeds through the Tor network. Using an online Tor browser allows them to test censorship circumvention methods without modifying their local setup.
What is Browserling?
Browserling is an online platform that provides instant access to real web browsers in the cloud. It allows users to run browsers remotely without installing or downloading anything. It's used for testing websites, connecting to deep web, and troubleshooting web-related issues. With its Tor browser feature, anyone can access the Tor network online and browse .onion sites all directly from a regular web browser. No downloads, no setups, just click and start browsing!
Who Uses Browserling?
Browserling has now become the online Tor browser platform of choice for SOC teams, IR analysts, and cybersecurity engineers, and it's used by hundreds of thousands of users around the world every month. Browserling's customers include governments, states, cities, banks, stock exchanges, universities, newspapers, Fortune 100, Fortune 500 companies, and private multi-billion dollar companies.
Happy browsing!