How to install the Tor Browser on Ubuntu 24.04
You can install the Tor Browser on Ubuntu 24.04 by downloading the latest bundle directly from the Tor Project’s official website.
Tor Browser is a free, open-source application designed for anonymous web browsing. It works by channeling your internet connection through a distributed network of over 7,000 volunteer-operated relays.
Using the official bundle ensures you get the most current and secure version of Tor Browser for your Ubuntu 24.04 system.
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 the Tor Browser on Ubuntu using the APT command, which is a common way to add software to Ubuntu.
Before you install Tor Browser, it’s a good idea to update your system. This makes sure all your existing packages are current and helps prevent any conflicts. Run this command to update Ubuntu 24.04:
Run the command below to update Ubuntu 24.04.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Once your system is updated, you can install Tor Browser with this command:
sudo apt install tor torbrowser-launcher
Install the Tor Browser via Flatpak
Installing the Tor Browser on Ubuntu using Flatpak is another simple option, especially if you’re already familiar with Flathub.
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
Manually installing the Tor Browser on Ubuntu involves downloading its archive package directly from the official Tor Project website.
To do that, run the command below to download the current version. 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.
tar -xvJf tor-browser-linux64-13.5.1_ALL.tar.xz
Next, move the Tor Browser files to the `/usr/local/share/` directory using the command below.
sudo mv tor-browser /usr/local/share/
Then, navigate to the Tor browser file and register the desktop application using the command below.
cd /usr/local/share/tor-browser
./start-tor-browser.desktop --register-app
Launching the Tor Browser
Once installed, you can launch the Tor Browser on Ubuntu using a simple command or by finding it in your application 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
If you need to remove the Tor Browser from your Ubuntu system, you can easily uninstall it using a straightforward command.
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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