Tor Relay Configuration Generator

Generate secure torrc configurations for Middle/Guard, Exit, or Bridge relays. Review Tor documentation and local laws before deployment.

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Configuration Options

? Middle/Guard Relay: Non-exit relay that helps build circuits. Guard status is assigned by Tor Directory Authorities based on bandwidth, uptime, and time known.

Exit Relay: Final hop that connects to the destination. Requires careful exit policy configuration.

Bridge: Unlisted relay that helps censored users connect. Can use obfs4 or WebTunnel transports. Relay Type

Identity & Contact

? Public identifier for your relay (1–19 alphanumeric characters, no spaces). Nickname

? Email address or URL for abuse/security contact. Strongly recommended for all relay types. Contact Info

Network Settings

? The port your relay listens on for Tor connections (typically 9001 or 443). ORPort

? Your relay's public IPv4 address. Tor usually auto-detects this, but you can specify it explicitly. IPv4 Address (optional)

? Your relay's public IPv6 address. Will be configured as ORPort [ipv6]:port format. IPv6 Address (optional)

Bandwidth & Limits

? Maximum upload bandwidth (MB/s). This limits how much traffic your relay will handle. Bandwidth Limit (MB/s)

? Maximum total bandwidth per month (GB). Leave empty for unlimited. Monthly Quota (GB)

? Day of month when quota resets (1–28). Quota Reset Day

Exit Policy

? Web only: Only HTTP/HTTPS (ports 80, 443) - most restrictive.

Reduced Exit Policy: Official Tor policy allowing ~65 common ports while blocking SMTP and abuse-prone services. Recommended. Policy Type

Bridge Transport

? obfs4: Makes Tor traffic look like random data. Easier to set up.

WebTunnel: Makes Tor traffic look like HTTPS. More effective against DPI but requires web server setup. Transport Type

Enable obfs4 transport obfs4 Port

Advanced Options

Data Directory

? DirPort is mostly obsolete in modern Tor. Leave empty unless you have a specific reason. DirPort (obsolete)

Daily Quota (GB)

Generated Configuration

Copy this into /etc/tor/torrc:

# Select a relay type and fill in the options to generate your configuration.

# This tool generates configurations for:
#   - Middle/Guard Relays (non-exit)
#   - Exit Relays
#   - Bridge Relays (obfs4 or WebTunnel)

# After generating, copy this configuration to /etc/tor/torrc
# and restart Tor with: sudo systemctl restart tor

After applying your configuration, restart Tor: sudo systemctl restart tor

Understanding Tor Relay Types

Tor relays are servers that help route traffic through the Tor network. Different relay types serve different roles:

Middle/Guard Relay

Middle relays route traffic between other relays. High-performing relays may be promoted to Guard status by Directory Authorities, becoming trusted entry points.

Risk: Low — never sees destination traffic.

Exit Relay

Exit relays are the final hop, connecting to destination websites on behalf of Tor users. They require careful exit policy configuration.

Risk: Medium — may receive abuse complaints.

Bridge

Bridges are unlisted relays that help censored users access Tor. They can use pluggable transports like obfs4 or WebTunnel to disguise traffic.

Risk: Low — helps bypass censorship.

Resources & Documentation

Review these resources before deploying your relay:

📚 Relay Setup Guide 🚪 Exit Relay Guidelines 📊 Nyx Monitoring Tool 🔍 Relay Search ✅ Relay Requirements