Create Tor Bridge

Creating a Tor bridge is an essential step in maintaining the privacy and security of your online activities. One of the most effective ways to do this is by creating a private obfs4 bridge, which acts as a relay between the internet and the Tor network. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up a private obfs4 bridge on a virtual private server (VPS) running Debian 10.

The first step in creating a private obfs4 bridge is to prevent your server from responding to scans for Tor relays. This can be achieved by configuring the firewall to block incoming connections on the ORPort. Note that this does not mean that the firewall is opened for general Tor traffic on the ORPort.

Another important consideration when setting up a private obfs4 bridge is choosing the correct port to reach the bridge. In our example, we will use port 443, but you can choose any port or range of IP addresses that suits your needs. For instance, if your IP address changes frequently, you may want to specify a range of IP addresses, such as YOUR.PC.0.0/16.

When setting up SSH on port 22, make sure to replace YOUR.PC.IP.ADDRESS with your actual PC IP address.

To implement the server's firewall, install Nftables using the command `sudo apt install nftables`. Once installed, update all existing packages by running `sudo apt update`.

After installing Nftables, you can start configuring your server's firewall to allow incoming connections on the chosen port. For example, if you chose port 443, you would add a rule to allow incoming traffic on that port.

In conclusion, creating a private obfs4 bridge is an important step in maintaining privacy and security online. By following these steps, you can set up your own private obfs4 bridge on a VPS running Debian 10 and ensure that your online activities remain protected from unwanted surveillance.

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