How to install the Tor Browser on Ubuntu 24.04
Tor Browser for Ubuntu 24.04 is a free application that keeps your web browsing private by bouncing your internet traffic across three different servers worldwide. This process hides your real location and stops websites from tracking your online activity.
Downloading the official tarball package directly from the Tor Project website gives you the most secure build for your Ubuntu system. You need a working internet connection and about 5 minutes to complete the setup on your desktop.
Install Tor Browser on Ubuntu 24.04 by opening a terminal and running `sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade` followed by `sudo apt install tor torbrowser-launcher`. Alternatively, use Flatpak or download the official archive from the Tor Project website.
Install the Tor Browser via APT Command
You can install Tor Browser Ubuntu quickly by using the APT package manager in your terminal. This method uses the command line to download and set up the browser files directly on your system. Before you start, update your system packages to avoid errors during the setup process.
Update your Ubuntu 24.04 system first to prevent installation conflicts with older packages.
Run the following command to update Ubuntu 24.04:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Once your system is updated, you can install Tor Browser with this command:
The Tor Browser version installed this way may not be the absolute latest release, as Ubuntu's official repositories often wait to include newer versions from the Tor Project to ensure stability.
Install the Tor Browser via Flatpak
You can install Tor Browser Ubuntu using Flatpak if you prefer a sandboxed application package. Flatpak keeps the browser isolated from the rest of your system files for extra security. To use this method, you first need to install the Flatpak tool and connect the Flathub app store to your computer.
Install Flatpak, add the Flathub repository, and then run the installation command.
sudo apt install flatpak
Once installed, run the command below to enable Flatpak.
sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
Finally, install the Tor Browser using the command below.
flatpak install flathub com.github.micahflee.torbrowser-launcher
Download and install the Tor browser manually
You can manually install Tor Browser Ubuntu by downloading the official compressed setup file straight from the Tor Project website. This approach lets you get the newest software version without relying on package managers. You download the archive file, extract it, and launch the browser from your files.
wget https://www.torproject.org/dist/torbrowser/13.5.1/tor-browser-linux64-13.5.1_ALL.tar.xz
Always check the website for the most current version number.
Remember to swap in the version number you find on the download page.
wget https://www.torproject.org/dist/torbrowser/13.5.1/tor-browser-linux64-13.5.1_ALL.tar.xz
Once downloaded, run the command below to extract the downloaded file.
Move the extracted files to `/usr/local/share/` to make the browser accessible to all users on your system.
After downloading the Tor Browser, open the downloaded file and register the desktop application using the command `xdg-desktop-icon --install "$PWD/tor-browser-linux-x86_64-12.0.1.desktop"`. This command creates an icon for the Tor Browser on your system, making it convenient to launch the application.
Launching the Tor Browser on Ubuntu 24.04 is convenient after installation. If you used APT, you can type 'tor-browser' in the terminal to launch it. If you installed the Tor Browser with Flatpak, use the command 'flatpak run com.github.micahflee.torbrowser-launcher'. You can also find the Tor Browser in your applications menu.
tor-browser
If you installed it via Flatpak, then run the command below.
flatpak run com.github.micahflee.torbrowser-launcher
From your desktop, open the Application panel and search for Tor Browser.
Tor Browser should be ready to use.
Uninstall Tor Browser
You can completely uninstall Tor Browser Ubuntu by running a short command in your terminal based on how you first set it up. Removing the application clears out all program files and user data from your computer. Make sure to use the exact command that matches your original installation method.
sudo apt remove tor torbrowser-launcher
flatpak remove --delete-data com.github.micahflee.torbrowser-launcher
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- The Tor Browser is a valuable tool for anonymous communication and browsing, providing a secure way to browse the internet without revealing identity or location.
- Users can install the Tor Browser on Ubuntu 24.04 using the APT command, Flatpak package manager with Flathub, or manually download the archive package from the official download page.
- Launching the Tor Browser is straightforward; users can easily uninstall it if it's no longer needed.
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