Tor Relay Information
Supporting an open and free internet
About This IP Address
The IP address 5.254.77.191 is operated by DorkHost Networks as part of the Tor network. This relay functions as an entry node or middle relay. We do not operate exit nodes.
What is a Tor Relay?
The Tor network is a global system of volunteer-operated servers that helps people protect their privacy online. When you use Tor, your internet traffic is encrypted and routed through multiple relays before reaching its destination.
- Entry (Guard) Relays: The first relay your traffic enters. Knows your IP but not your destination.
- Middle Relays: Pass encrypted traffic between other relays. Cannot see source or destination.
- Exit Relays: The final relay before traffic reaches its destination. We do not operate these.
Why We Participate
DorkHost Networks believes in the fundamental importance of privacy and free expression on the internet. The right to communicate privately and access information freely is protected by the First and Fourth Amendments to the United States Constitution.
- Privacy is a right: People around the world use Tor to protect themselves from surveillance, censorship, and persecution.
- Free speech matters: Journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens rely on Tor to communicate safely.
- Net neutrality is a core value: We believe all internet traffic should be treated equally, without discrimination based on source, destination, or content.
- An open internet benefits everyone: A healthy Tor network requires participation from responsible operators.
Our Responsible Operation
- Entry/Middle Only: We operate only entry and middle relays, never exit nodes.
- No Logging: We do not log traffic passing through our relays beyond what is necessary for operation.
- Legal Compliance: We comply with applicable laws and respond appropriately to valid legal process.
- Transparent Operation: This page exists so anyone can verify who operates this IP address and why.
Not an Exit Node
As an entry or middle relay, this IP address (5.254.77.191) is not the source of any content or traffic you may have observed. Traffic passing through our relay is encrypted and we have no visibility into its contents or destination.
If you're seeing this IP in your logs, it means someone using Tor happened to use our relay as part of their circuit. This is normal operation of the Tor network.
Contact
Questions about our Tor relay operation: abuse@dorkhost.com