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Tor over VPN

Combining VPN tunnels with Tor for Stripchat anonymity.

Definition​

Tor over VPN means you connect to a VPN first, then launch Tor Browser. Your ISP sees only VPN traffic, while Tor entry nodes see the VPN's IP instead of yours.

Why it matters​

  • Extra privacy: Prevents ISPs from knowing you use Tor, which can be suspicious in some countries.
  • Access control: Tor exit nodes may be blocked by Stripchat; adding a VPN exit improves compatibility.
  • Defense in depth: Even if a Tor entry node is malicious, it can't see your real IP because the VPN masks it.

Caveats​

  1. Expect slower speeds - two hops of encryption add latency.
  2. Trust the VPN: it still sees you using Tor, so pick audited providers.
  3. Always keep Tor Browser updated; VPN protection doesn't fix Tor-level exploits.