Comments on: Configure Tor to use a specific country as an exit node http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/ A technology news blog covering software, mobile phones, gadgets, security, the Internet and other relevant areas. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:08:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jameshttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-1395885 James Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:57:26 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-1395885 Thank you. Thank you.

]]> By: Matthttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-1388990 Matt Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:53 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-1388990 You are amazing. Thank you. You are amazing. Thank you.

]]> By: Andyhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-1375443 Andy Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:43:47 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-1375443 Ha ha ha! It reminds me of a guy who one day told my co-worker (looking at her screen) "That's wonderful!". Then he added "What is it?". Ha ha ha! It reminds me of a guy who one day told my co-worker (looking at her screen) “That’s wonderful!”. Then he added “What is it?”.

]]> By: Leromehttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-1356914 Lerome Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:53:50 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-1356914 I need to access a UK web site while in France. The site blocks non-UK IP addresses. I simply added the following line of code to the torrc file (do this by going to Settings in the Vidalia Control Panel, then selecting Advanced. Then hit the button that says Edit current torc. Add this in a new line immediately after the end: ExitNodes {gb} Best to copy and paste it! The country abbreviation is in brackets - in this case gb is Great Britain. Try the appropriate abbreviation for your own country. I have found that this works reliably. It is simple to check by going to View the Network in the Vidalia Control Panel. The connections will be shown in a box. By left-clicking on one of the connections, its details will be show so that you can check the country. I need to access a UK web site while in France. The site blocks non-UK IP addresses. I simply added the following line of code to the torrc file (do this by going to Settings in the Vidalia Control Panel, then selecting Advanced. Then hit the button that says Edit current torc. Add this in a new line immediately after the end:

ExitNodes {gb}

Best to copy and paste it!

The country abbreviation is in brackets – in this case gb is Great Britain. Try the appropriate abbreviation for your own country.

I have found that this works reliably. It is simple to check by going to View the Network in the Vidalia Control Panel. The connections will be shown in a box. By left-clicking on one of the connections, its details will be show so that you can check the country.

]]> By: foolhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-1355010 fool Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:20:49 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-1355010 fools how can u cay it is nice if its not working fools how can u cay it is nice if its not working

]]> By: stakozhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-1346660 stakoz Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:04:28 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-1346660 thanks very much worked as described on Mc Os with vidalia and firefox 5 thanks very much worked as described on Mc Os with vidalia and firefox 5

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-1320309 Anonymous Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:29:41 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-1320309 I followed instructions to edit the exit nodes, but they keep getting overwritten and replaced by : # This file was generated by Tor; if you edit it, comments will not be preserved # The old torrc file was renamed to torrc.orig.1 or similar, and Tor will ignore it Any advice welcome I followed instructions to edit the exit nodes, but they keep getting overwritten and replaced by :

# This file was generated by Tor; if you edit it, comments will not be preserved
# The old torrc file was renamed to torrc.orig.1 or similar, and Tor will ignore it

Any advice welcome

]]> By: PATRICKRLhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-1080629 PATRICKRL Tue, 18 May 2010 16:29:49 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-1080629 I'll make sure to give back the bandwidth I take then I’ll make sure to give back the bandwidth I take then

]]> By: click previewhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-1064401 click preview Sun, 02 May 2010 17:10:11 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-1064401 Thanks, it works for just the first 3 server I chose for one country, But when I stop tor and change to another different 3 server from the same country, tor refuse to start. Do you have any advise? Thanks, it works for just the first 3 server I chose for one country, But when I stop tor and change to another different 3 server from the same country, tor refuse to start. Do you have any advise?

]]> By: Spotify – Listen to music for free | Tommyhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-1004976 Spotify – Listen to music for free | Tommy Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:58:46 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-1004976 [...] you should get a Swedish IP-address. This is possible by using Tor. You can configure Tor to use a specific country as exit node. Choose some Swedish Tor servers and add them, as described in the previous link. After having [...] [...] you should get a Swedish IP-address. This is possible by using Tor. You can configure Tor to use a specific country as exit node. Choose some Swedish Tor servers and add them, as described in the previous link. After having [...]

]]> By: Billyhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-990469 Billy Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:31:25 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-990469 Many youtube videos are blocked in various countries. Tor is possibly the simplest way for these people to access them, so although it is bad in that it degrades the entire network by hogging bandwidth, it's also understandable why people would still choose to do it. I do not think it is something that will stop, it will only become worse. Many youtube videos are blocked in various countries. Tor is possibly the simplest way for these people to access them, so although it is bad in that it degrades the entire network by hogging bandwidth, it’s also understandable why people would still choose to do it. I do not think it is something that will stop, it will only become worse.

]]> By: Beginners Guitar Lessonshttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-958484 Beginners Guitar Lessons Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:30:02 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-958484 I can't find that "Browse" button, is it the settings button you mean? I can’t find that “Browse” button, is it the settings button you mean?

]]> By: Tormenthttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-882070 Torment Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:47:33 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-882070 Thanks! I agree with the concern about leeching TOR bandwidth for inefficient services, like video streaming or downloads etc. In the end it will only degrade TOR for everyone. Thanks!

I agree with the concern about leeching TOR bandwidth for inefficient services, like video streaming or downloads etc.

In the end it will only degrade TOR for everyone.

]]> By: zuguhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-878023 zugu Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:05:09 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-878023 I understand that a lot of people use Tor to access streaming services. Please, understand that the Tor network is run by volunteers and is already slow. Using it for video streaming puts a heavy strain on the few existing exit nodes, thereby deteriorating speeds for users who, for example, would like to access Wikipedia or other site banned in their country. Thank you. I understand that a lot of people use Tor to access streaming services. Please, understand that the Tor network is run by volunteers and is already slow. Using it for video streaming puts a heavy strain on the few existing exit nodes, thereby deteriorating speeds for users who, for example, would like to access Wikipedia or other site banned in their country.

Thank you.

]]> By: Misterzebhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-750756 Misterzeb Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:40:45 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-750756 Thanks friend, great advice and worked great! I now listen to last.fm for free!!! Thanks friend, great advice and worked great! I now listen to last.fm for free!!!

]]> By: TICS nerviosos » Blog Archive » La traición de last.fmhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-696940 TICS nerviosos » Blog Archive » La traición de last.fm Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:24:19 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-696940 [...] claro, ya se formó un grupo de protesta, hay gente recomendando que usemos TOR y engañemos al sistema diciendo que estamos en Estados Unidos… o que usemos Foxy Proxy… pero ése no es el [...] [...] claro, ya se formó un grupo de protesta, hay gente recomendando que usemos TOR y engañemos al sistema diciendo que estamos en Estados Unidos… o que usemos Foxy Proxy… pero ése no es el [...]

]]> By: jugheadhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-595321 jughead Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:44:57 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-595321 The same problem. Tor won't start after making the adjustments above. tor.pa goes to "www.pandora.com" so thats useless. Anyone have a proxy in an a rated place? The same problem. Tor won’t start after making the adjustments above. tor.pa goes to “www.pandora.com” so thats useless. Anyone have a proxy in an a rated place?

]]> By: Sami_Lhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-417592 Sami_L Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:18:32 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-417592 I had to use this config file to get the browser to use the exitnodes I entered in the torcc file: http://openpandora.googlepages.com/tor.pac Just save it in any folder you want and enter the path (file:///c: ...) in the last box of the connections settings page which was mentioned in this article. I had to use this config file to get the browser to use the exitnodes I entered in the torcc file:

http://openpandora.googlepages.com/tor.pac

Just save it in any folder you want and enter the path (file:///c: …) in the last box of the connections settings page which was mentioned in this article.

]]> By: Alexishttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-266902 Alexis Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:37:04 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-266902 i am in ksa and i want to open some sites which are blocked. i am using tor but can not access such thanks i am in ksa and i want to open some sites which are blocked. i am using tor but can not access such

thanks

]]> By: CurrentUserhttp://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/comment-page-1/#comment-249452 CurrentUser Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:18:18 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/01/29/configure-tor-to-use-a-specific-country-as-an-exit-node/#comment-249452 Nice article but unfortunately I can't get this to work. I keep getting a local IP address. Nice article but unfortunately I can’t get this to work. I keep getting a local IP address.

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