# I'm supposed to "edit my torrc". What does that mean?

General
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⚠️ Warning: Do not follow random advice telling you to edit your `torrc`. Malicious or incorrect configurations can weaken your security and anonymity. The default `torrc` provided with Tor Browser is safe and should work for most users.

`torrc` is a plain-text configuration file that tells Tor how to behave. Tor Browser applies its own safe defaults, so most `torrc` edits will either have no effect or reduce your safety.

Have a look at the sample `torrc` file for hints on common configurations. For other configuration options you can use, see the Tor manual page.

Remember, all lines beginning with `#` in torrc are treated as comments and have no effect on Tor's configuration.

On Windows, the `torrc` file is located here: `Browser\TorBrowser\Data\Tor\torrc`.

Make sure to close Tor Browser before editing the file, or your changes may be overwritten.

On macOS, the `torrc` file is found here: `~/Library/Application Support/TorBrowser-Data/Tor/torrc`

📌 Note: The `Library` folder is hidden on newer macOS versions.

To navigate there in Finder:

1. Click on the Go menu.
2. Select Go to Folder….
3. Enter: `~/Library/Application Support/` Close Tor Browser before editing.

On Linux, the `torrc` file is located here: `Browser/TorBrowser/Data/Tor/torrc`.

Close Tor Browser before making any edits. Many options won't work because Tor Browser overrides them with command-line settings.