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Orbot for Android: Secure Your Traffic with Tor
When we talk about privacy on mobile devices, Android often leaves users exposed. Apps constantly collect data, networks track your activity, and websites fingerprint your device. If you want to reduce your digital footprint, Orbot is a great starting point.
What is Orbot?
Orbot is a free and open-source proxy app for Android that routes your internet traffic through the Tor network. This means your traffic is encrypted and anonymized, making it much harder for anyone - your ISP, apps, or even governments - to track what you're doing online.
Why Use Orbot?
- Anonymity β Orbot masks your IP address and routes traffic through multiple relays.
- Censorship Circumvention β Access websites and services that may be blocked in your country or region.
- Encryption β Secure your data on untrusted networks, like public Wi-Fi.
- Integration β Works not only with the Tor Browser but can also proxy traffic from other apps.
How to Get Started
- Download Orbot from Google Play.
- Open the app and tap Start to connect to the Tor network.
- (Optional) Configure your favorite apps to use Orbot as a proxy.
- For browsing, pair it with the Tor Browser for Android for maximum privacy.
Final Thoughts
If privacy matters to you, Orbot is an essential tool in your Android toolkit. It won't make you invincible online, but it does raise the bar against surveillance, data collection, and censorship.
Don't Forget to Share Bandwidth
Tor only works because volunteers contribute bandwidth to the network. In Orbot, you can enable the option to act as a relay node, helping other users enjoy the same freedom and privacy you benefit from. If your connection and data plan allow it, consider sharing bandwidth - it makes the network stronger and faster for everyone.
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