Source: wikibot/tor-network

= Tor (network)
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Tor, short for "The Onion Router," is a free, open-source software and network that enables anonymous communication on the internet. It is designed to protect users' privacy and anonymity by routing internet traffic through a worldwide volunteer network of servers, known as Tor relays. Here’s how it works and some key features: \#\#\# How Tor Works: 1. **Onion Routing**: Tor encrypts the user's data multiple times and routes it through a series of randomly selected relays.