How to route network traffic through TOR

Hello! Today, we will learn how to route the network traffic through TOR. However, we will do it without using TOR browser. For this, we will use a tool called OnionFruit. It works like a VPN. It allows the entire connection to pass through this software. As a result, we will be able to improve privacy. Read on to explain how it works.

How TOR routing works

The TOR network is linked to privacy and security on the Internet. In fact, it has its browser. Which allows a more private navigation. Indeed, everything passes through multiple layers like an onion. Moreover, this process is done from the beginning to the end. So by passing through many nodes, the presence of the navigation is blurred. For this to be possible, it is necessary for users to donate part of their bandwidth. Basically, they act as connection nodes. Therefore, we will gain anonymity. Consequently, we will be able to visit any page or even access the Deep Web. It is well known that our data can be tracked while browsing. Data such as IP address and location can be detected and shared. However, it is possible to avoid this through the TOR network.

Using OnionFruit to route network traffic through TOR

What OnionFruit does is to route all traffic through Tor. With this in mind, it makes use of the technology explained above. In this way, users improve their privacy. Consequently, they protect their personal information. OnionFruit is not a browser like TOR browser. In fact, it is a program to be installed on Windows. Moreover, its operation is elementary. It works as a bridge between our device and the target server. The tool has similarities to a VPN. In addition, it has more than 7,000 servers in almost 100 countries. So, it is possible to choose which one to connect to and determine which one works best.

How to download and install OnionFruit

The first thing you have to do is to go to the program page. Once there, just download it for free. Then, just run it like any other Windows program. The process is simple to do. Once completed, you will see the program running in the taskbar. By default, the program starts offline.

Getting started with OnionFruit

After running the program, look for the icon in the taskbar. As mentioned, the program initially runs offline. As a result, we will see a screen like the following. It shows the disconnected network and the country will be marked as Random.

To start using it, just click on the Connect button. Then, just wait until it turns green. This process should not take more than 1 minute. After it is successful, a window will appear in the browser confirming the connection.

Application preferences

Please note that to go to the preferences, you must be logged out. Again, just click on the button in the taskbar. Once there, we will be able to configure the incoming and outgoing country, use securDNS, set up a bridge, the home page, etc. As mentioned, the configuration is elementary. Moreover, the most important feature can be managed from the icon, without going to the settings. Indeed, the country of connection can be selected from here. You can also select that the program starts automatically with Windows or that it updates automatically.

Okay, so we have seen how to route network traffic through TOR. Moreover, without having to download the TOR browser. Note that the country you connect to is vital for a good connection. Indeed, you can check this by testing with different countries. Therefore, there are some that do not work very well. So, it is just a matter of testing until you get an optimal one. However, the most recommended option is to use the Random value. This way, the program makes sure to choose the most optimal server. Bye!