Tor on Kali Linux

Step-by-step guide to install and configure Tor on Kali Linux as a SOCKS proxy for anonymous browsing.

1. Installation

apt-get update
apt-get install tor

2. Service Verification

service tor status
service tor start          # Start if not running
netstat -ano | head        # Verify listening on port 9050

3. Check Your Public IP

Visit cual-es-mi-ip.net and note your current address.

4. Configure Firefox to Use Tor

Preferences → General → Network Settings → Manual Proxy Configuration:

• SOCKS Host: 127.0.0.1
• Port: 9050
• Type: SOCKS v5

5. Verify the IP Change

Return to cual-es-mi-ip.net — the IP should now be a Tor exit node.

Note: do not use Tor on institutional networks that block Tor traffic.