Connecting to a local network You can connect to a local network using a wired, Wi-Fi, or mobile data connection: Open the system menu in the top-right corner. If a wired connection is detected, Tails …

Connecting to a local network Troubleshooting Wi-Fi not working Signing in to a network using a captive portal Connecting to the Tor network Troubleshooting connecting to Tor Why does Tails use Tor? …

To connect to the Tor network: Connect to a local network, wired, Wi-Fi, or mobile. The Tor Connection assistant appears to help you connect to the Tor network. Choose whether you want to: Connect to …

Tails uses the Tor network to protect your privacy online and help you avoid censorship. Enjoy the Internet like it should be. Your secure computer anywhere Shut down the computer and start on your …

Tails cannot hide the information that identifies your phone on the local network. If you connect your phone to a: Wi-Fi network: the network can see the MAC address of your phone. This has security …

Jun 18, 2026 · Tails doesn't work on smartphones or tablets. The hardware of smartphones and tablets is very different from the hardware of computers. For now, it's impossible to make smartphone and …

Network filter One serious security issue is that we don't know what software will attempt to contact the network and whether their proxy settings are set up to use the Tor SOCKS proxy correctly. This is …

Connecting to a local network Troubleshooting Wi-Fi not working Signing in to a network using a captive portal Connecting to the Tor network Troubleshooting connecting to Tor Why does Tails use Tor? …

Protecting your identity when using Tails Limitations of the Tor network Reducing risks when using untrusted computers Features and included software

You need to sign in to the network A captive portal is a web page that is often displayed before you can access the Internet on public networks in airports, hotels, libraries, and other places. Tails cannot …