patterns of nodes to never use when picking an exit node---that is, a
node that delivers traffic for you outside the Tor network. Note that any
node listed in ExcludeNodes is automatically considered to be part of this
- list too. See also the caveats on the "ExitNodes" option below
+ list too. See also the caveats on the "ExitNodes" option below.
**ExitNodes** __node__,__node__,__...__::
Note also that not every circuit is used to deliver traffic outside of
the Tor network. It is normal to see non-exit circuits (such as those
used to connect to hidden services, those that do directory fetches,
- those used for self-tests, and so on) that end at a non-exit node. To
+ those used for relay reachability self-tests, and so on) that end
+ at a non-exit node. To
keep a node from being used entirely, see ExcludeNodes and StrictNodes. +
+
The ExcludeNodes option overrides this option: any node listed in both
ExitNodes and ExcludeNodes is treated as excluded. +
+
- The .exit address notation, if enabled, overrides this option.
+ The .exit address notation, if enabled via AllowDotExit, overrides
+ this option.
**EntryNodes** __node__,__node__,__...__::
A list of identity fingerprints and nicknames of nodes
to use for the first hop in your normal circuits. (Country codes and
- address patterns are not yet supported.) This includes all
+ address patterns are not yet supported.) Normal circuits include all
circuits except for direct connections to directory servers. The Bridge
option overrides this option; if you have configured bridges and
UseBridges is 1, the Bridges are used as your entry nodes. +
still try to avoid nodes in the ExcludeNodes list, but it will err on the
side of avoiding unexpected errors. Specifically, StrictNodes 0 tells
Tor that it is okay to use an excluded node when it is *necessary* to
- perform self-tests, connect to
+ perform relay reachability self-tests, connect to
a hidden service, provide a hidden service to a client, fulfill a .exit
request, upload directory information, or download directory information.
(Default: 0)