
Rm -r ~/.config/torbrowser ~/.cache/torbrowser ~/.local/share/torbrowser If the problem persists, then do the following: apt purge torbrowser-launcher This should download new keys for electronic signature and asymmetric encryption. If that happens, first try the following command (then run TOR launcher again and see if it works): gpg -homedir "$HOME/.local/share/torbrowser/gnupg_homedir/" -refresh-keys -keyserver When starting TOR launcher, you might get this error: Solving TOR browser launcher starting problems It can be run by finding the icon in the menu, or using command prompt: torbrowser-launcher %uĢ. Now you can try starting TOR launcher, if it works, that’s it.

This will install the needed repositories, TOR browser launcher and updates. Open the terminal (CTRL + ALT + T), then enter the following commands: sudo add-apt-repository universe & sudo apt update Installing TOR browser launcher and trying to run it

Sometimes you will be prompted for your root password, or to confirm the choice (by pressing keys ” Y “, or Enter). Each line of commands should be copy/pasted, then hit Enter.

I think it’s easier to explain and to do it that way. The instructions will be given for terminal (CTRL + ALT + T). The example is given for Linux Mint 19.2, though it should work with most other Ubuntu based Linux distributions (maybe even wider, I haven’t tried).Ī separate post explains what TOR network and Onion routing are. Simple, step by step instructions on how to install TOR Browser in Linux.
