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Contribute to Tor's open source codebase, work on browser improvements, network protocols, and privacy-enhancing technologies. Join our active development community on GitLab.
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Choose how you'd like to contribute to the Tor community and help advance privacy rights worldwide
Translators
Help make Tor accessible globally by translating our software, documentation, and educational materials. We support over 40 languages through our Localization Lab partnership.
Join TranslationRelay Operators
Run Tor relays to strengthen the network infrastructure. Whether you operate a middle relay, exit relay, or bridge, you're directly helping users worldwide access the internet freely and privately.
Run a RelayEducators
Teach others about digital privacy, internet freedom, and Tor's importance. Access our educational resources, training materials, and connect with other privacy educators worldwide.
Teaching ResourcesAdvocates
Join the fight for digital rights and internet freedom. Participate in advocacy campaigns, raise awareness about surveillance issues, and support policy changes that protect privacy.
Get InvolvedSupporters
Support Tor's mission through donations, spreading awareness, or volunteering your time. Every contribution helps us maintain and improve privacy tools for millions of users.
Support TorCommunity Channels
Connect with the Tor community through our various communication platforms and discussion forums
Tor Forum
Join discussions about Tor development, privacy research, user support, and community initiatives. Our primary platform for in-depth conversations and announcements.
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Reddit Community
Community-driven discussions, user support, news sharing, and educational content. Great place for newcomers to ask questions and learn from experienced users.
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Telegram Groups
Multiple language-specific groups for real-time discussions, quick support, and community coordination. Available in English, Spanish, Russian, and more.
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Follow us for the latest news, security updates, advocacy campaigns, and quick tips. Join conversations about privacy rights and internet freedom.
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GitHub
Contribute to Tor's development, report bugs, suggest features, and review code. Home to all Tor Project repositories including Tor Browser, network code, and tools.
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Mailing Lists
Subscribe to specialized mailing lists for development discussions, security announcements, relay operator coordination, and research collaboration.
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Community Events
Join us at conferences, workshops, meetups, and online events to learn, network, and contribute to privacy advocacy
Upcoming Events
OCT 15-17, 2025
Privacy Advocacy Summit 2025
Annual gathering of privacy advocates, researchers, and technologists. Featuring talks on digital rights, policy updates, and hands-on workshops.
NOV 8, 2025
Tor Browser Workshop
Online workshop covering Tor Browser security features, privacy settings, and best practices for journalists and activists.
DEC 3-5, 2025
CCC Congress 2025
Tor Project booth and presentations at Chaos Communication Congress. Meet the team, learn about latest developments, and join privacy discussions.
Recent Events
AUG 12-16, 2025
DEF CON 33
Tor Project village featuring talks on anonymity research, security audits, and community Q&A sessions. Huge success with 800+ participants.
JUL 20, 2025
Global Encryption Day
Worldwide advocacy campaign promoting encryption rights. Tor Project participated in 23 countries with local community organizers.
JUN 15, 2025
Privacy Symposium
Academic conference on privacy-enhancing technologies. Tor researchers presented latest findings on traffic analysis resistance.
Contribution Guidelines
Learn how to effectively contribute to the Tor Project and make a meaningful impact on privacy and internet freedom
- Code Contributions: Follow our coding standards, submit pull requests through GitLab, and participate in code reviews. Check our issue tracker for good first contributions.
- Bug Reports: Use our support portal for user issues or GitLab issues for technical bugs. Include detailed reproduction steps and system information.
- Security Research: Responsible disclosure through our HackerOne program. We offer bounties for qualifying security vulnerabilities and welcome academic research collaboration.
- Documentation: Improve user guides, developer documentation, and educational materials. All documentation is version-controlled and community-editable through our community portal.
- Financial Support: Donate to Tor Project or sponsor specific development initiatives. We also welcome corporate partnerships and grant opportunities for research projects.
All contributions are governed by our Community Guidelines and Code of Conduct. We're committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment for all contributors.
Every contribution matters, whether it's a single line of code, a bug report, a translation, or spreading awareness about privacy rights. Join our global community of volunteers working together for internet freedom.