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New Identity or New Circuit: which to use and when
The two options sound similar but do very different things.
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New Tor circuit for this site
Builds a fresh path to the current site only. Use it when a page such as the torzon market onion is stuck or very slow.
New Identity
Closes all tabs, clears cookies and session data and starts over with new circuits for everything.
When to use which
Circuit for speed problems during a session; New Identity when you want a clean break, for example between unrelated activities.
Remember to log in again
New Identity logs you out everywhere, so make sure your credentials are stored safely before pressing it.
Tip New Circuit fixes a slow page; New Identity wipes the whole session.
Addresses The verified Torzon addresses are listed on the overview page.
See also
- Handling files downloaded from onion services Browser privacy
- Turning on full-disk encryption for your device Device hygiene
- Using an offline password manager for your Torzon login Device hygiene