From fc9809eb637d3e6cdadcdb81fe6d1eabfcbbe139 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Thomas=20Sj=C3=B6gren?=
1. Verify that your clock is set correctly. If possible, synchronize -your clock with public time servers. Make sure name resolution works -(that is, your computer can resolve addresses correctly). +your clock with public time servers.
-2. Edit the bottom part of your torrc. (See +2. Make sure name resolution works (that is, your computer can resolve addresses correctly). +
+ ++3. Edit the bottom part of your torrc. (See this FAQ entry for help.) Make sure to define at least Nickname and ORPort. Create the DataDirectory @@ -143,14 +147,14 @@ MyFamily option in all your servers' configuration files.
-3. If you are using a firewall, open a hole in your firewall so +4. If you are using a firewall, open a hole in your firewall so incoming connections can reach the ports you configured (ORPort, plus DirPort if you enabled it). Make sure you allow all outgoing connections, so your server can reach the other Tor servers.
-4. Start your server: if you installed from source you can just +5. Start your server: if you installed from source you can just run tor, whereas packages typically launch Tor from their initscripts or startup scripts. If it logs any warnings, address them. (By default Tor logs to stdout, but some packages log to /var/log/tor/ @@ -158,7 +162,7 @@ instead. You can edit your torrc to configure log locations.)
-5. Subscribe to the or-announce mailing list. It is very low volume, and it will keep you informed of new stable releases. You might also consider subscribing to or-talk (higher volume), where new development releases are announced.
++7. Have a look at the manual. +The manual for the +latest stable version provides detailed instructions for how to install +and use Tor, including configuration of client and server options. +If you are running the CVS version the manual is available +here. +
+ ++8. Read +this document +to get ideas how you can increase the security of your server.