⚡ High bandwidth Tor network fork

  •  ₿  Relays earn Bitcoin
  • 🔒 Private browsing via onion routing

Quick Install

curl -sSf https://eltor.app/install.sh | sh

On Linux and MacOS, run the command in your terminal, then follow onscreen instructions.

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Private Browsing

Anonymity through onion routing with paid high-bandwidth circuits

Lightning Fast

Higher bandwidth than traditional Tor network

Earn Sats

Run a relay and get paid in Bitcoin via Lightning Network

Download the El Tor VPN

Choose your platform to download the latest release

Umbrel

Want to earn?

Install the Relay on Umbrel

One-click installation via Community App Store

Get Paid! Deploy your own El Tor Relay on Umbrel with a single click. Support the network and enhance privacy for all users.

View El Tor Umbrel App Store

Why run a relay?
Help strengthen the El Tor network by running your own relay node. Increase bandwidth, improve anonymity, and contribute to a more decentralized privacy infrastructure.

Installation Tutorial

Run a Relay, Earn Sats

Turn your bandwidth into Bitcoin. Relay operators earn sats via Lightning Network for every circuit they help route.

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Passive Income

Earn sats automatically as you route traffic. Default rate: 1 sat per minute.

Lightning Payments

Get paid instantly via BOLT 12 offers with blinded paths for privacy.

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Configurable Rates

Set your own payment rates and terms. Fully open source and transparent.

How It Works

1

Install El Tor

2

Connect Wallet

3

Set your rates

4

Earn sats!

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Prefer the CLI?

Get Started with eltord daemon

For advanced users who want to run a dedicated relay

curl -sSf https://eltor.app/install.sh | sh -s -- --daemon
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Windows users: Download install.bat and run it in Command Prompt

Latest Updates

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