Global Network Stats
The Tor network consists of thousands of volunteer-operated relays around the world that help millions of people connect privately and securely.
How Tor's Network Works
Tor protects your privacy by routing your traffic through multiple relays, encrypting it in layers.
Multiple Layers of Encryption
Your data is encrypted in multiple layers (like an onion) with each relay only able to decrypt its own layer, preventing any single point from seeing the complete path.
Three-Hop Circuit
Your connection travels through at least three relays: an entry guard, a middle relay, and an exit relay. Each relay only knows its immediate predecessor and successor.
Volunteer-Run Network
The network is powered by volunteers who run relays around the world, creating a diverse and resilient infrastructure that's difficult to censor or block.
Contribute to Tor's Network
Help strengthen the Tor network by running a relay. Your contribution helps millions of people around the world access the internet privately and securely.