Using the the Tor Web Browser provides users with two benefits:

Has the insecure plugins removed from it.

Disables all Javascript as it can be used to deanonymize you.

Onion routing was designed by the US Navy to protect their communications.

Connected computers can be configured to offer hidden/onion services and.

Network of servers designed to improve anonymity and privacy.

VPN’s provide quite a few advantages over Tor, though you’ll probably have to pay some money.Understanding how to use Tor is essential if you are looking to reduce your online exposure and keep your web surfing private.

But do use a VPN dedicated to anonymity that doesn’t keep logs of your traffic. Should I use a VPN along with Tor to send email anonymously? Note: we also plan to release an onion domain for Mailfence in the future. Whenever you think it is important for you to anonymize your meta-data. Tor has had security flaws before, so it’s worth making sure you always have the latest Tor browser version. Your real IP address will not be exposed. When you sign-in and/or login via Tor, Mailfence (or other intermediaries) will only see your Tor exit node (the last point in the anonymous communication chain). What information will Mailfence have when I use it via Tor ?Įmails sent using Mailfence webmail do not include the source IP address (X-Originating-IP) for privacy reasons. The answer is yes, you can easily access your Mailfence account through tor browser, just like any other clearnet service in order to send email anonymously and securely.

Recently, we’ve been asked by several users about using Mailfence secure and private email suite via Tor in order to enhance their online anonymity.

Using tor safely