Nobody should have to pay to be safe while using a computer. That is why we are giving out Tails for free and trywant to make it easy to use by anybody.

Nobody should have to pay to be safe while using a computer. That is why we are giving out Tails for free and want to make it easy to use by anybody.

Tails is based on [[Debian|https://www.debian.org/]] 12 (Bookworm3 (Trixie).

Tails is based on [[Debian|https://www.debian.org/]] 13 (Trixie).

The Tails source code is released under the GNU/GPL (version 3 or above) and is Copyright (C) Tails developers <infoundations@tails.net>. Any exception to this rule is documented either below or in the affected source file.

The Tails source code is released under the GNU/GPL (version 3 or above) and is Copyright (C) Tails developers <foundations@tails.net>. Any exception to this rule is documented either below or in the affected source file.

However, Tails includes non-free, like Debian, includes closed source binary firmware in order to work on as much hardware as possible.

However, Tails, like Debian, includes closed source binary firmware in order to work on as much hardware as possible.

- Debian logo: Copyright (c) 1999 Software in the Public Interest.

Debian logo: Copyright (c) 1999 Software in the Public Interest.

23 GB of RAM to work smoothly.

3 GB of RAM to work smoothly.

Tails can work with less than 23 GB RAM but might behave strangelyexperience reduced
performance, instability, or crashes.

Tails can work with less than 3 GB RAM but might experience reduced
performance, instability, or crashes.

A 64-bit <span class="definition">[[!wikipedia x86-64]]</span> [[!wikipedia IBM PC compatible]] processor:.

A 64-bit [[!wikipedia x86-64]] [[!wikipedia IBM PC compatible]] processor.

Tails will never try to harm to you or any of our users, as a core principle of [[our [social contract|about](https://community.torproject.org/policies/social_contract]]/). As part of that commitment, we have written this page to help you make an informed decision about whether you can trust Tails.

Tails will never try to harm you or any of our users, as a core principle of our [social contract](https://community.torproject.org/policies/social_contract/). As part of that commitment, we have written this page to help you make an informed decision about whether you can trust Tails.

Most of tThe software included in Tails has not beenis either written by us, but is
or inherited from Tor and Debian
Debian and other Tor projects:

The software included in Tails is either written by us or inherited from
Debian and other Tor projects:

[Tor](https://torproject.org/) is the best anonymity network available. Tor Tor
has partnered with leading research institutions and has been subjected to
intensive academic research. Tor has received awards from institutions
such as the [EFF](https://www.eff.org/awards/pioneer/2012) and the [Free
Software
Foundation](https://www.fsf.org/news/2010-free-software-awards-announced).
Even the NSA qualified Tor as "[the King of high secure, low latency Internet
Anonymity](https://www.theguardian.com/world/interactive/2013/oct/04/tor-high-secure-internet-anonymity)."

Tor
has partnered with leading research institutions and has been subjected to
intensive academic research. Tor has received awards from institutions
such as the [EFF](https://www.eff.org/awards/pioneer/2012) and the [Free
Software
Foundation](https://www.fsf.org/news/2010-free-software-awards-announced).
Even the NSA qualified Tor as "[the King of high secure, low latency Internet
Anonymity](https://www.theguardian.com/world/interactive/2013/oct/04/tor-high-secure-internet-anonymity)."

Reducing risks when uUsing untrusted computers

Using untrusted computers

YourThe computer might be compromised if its physical components have been altered. For example, if a keylogger has been physically installed on yourthe computer, your passwords, personal information, and other data typed on yourthe keyboard could be stored and accessed by someone else, even if you are using Tails.

The computer might be compromised if its physical components have been altered. For example, if a keylogger has been physically installed on the computer, your passwords, personal information, and other data typed on the keyboard could be stored and accessed by someone else, even if you are using Tails.

Try to keep your computer in a safe location. Hardware alterations are more likely on public computers, in iInternet cafés or libraries, and on desktop computers, where a device is easier to hide.

Try to keep your computer in a safe location. Hardware alterations are more likely on public computers, in Internet cafés or libraries, and on desktop computers, where a device is easier to hide.

Use the [[Sscreen Kkeyboard|doc/encryption_and_privacy/virtual_first_steps/accessibility#keyboard]], if you are using a public computer or worry that the computer might have a keylogger.

Use the [[screen keyboard|doc/first_steps/accessibility#keyboard]], if you are using a public computer or worry that the computer might have a keylogger.

Tor and Tails don't protect you by making you look like any random Internet user, but by making all Tor and Tails users look the same. It becomes impossible to know who is who among themall users.

Tor and Tails don't protect you by making you look like any random Internet user, but by making all Tor and Tails users look the same. It becomes impossible to know who is who among all users.

Your Internet service provider (ISP) and local network can see that you connect to the Tor network. They stillBut, they cannot know whatich sites you visit. To also hide that you connect to Tor, you can use a [[Tor bridge|doc/anonymous_internet/tor]].

Your Internet service provider (ISP) and local network can see that you connect to the Tor network. But, they cannot know which sites you visit. To also hide that you connect to Tor, use a [[Tor bridge|doc/anonymous_internet/tor]].

[[!img ssl_warning.png link="no" alt="Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead"]]

[[!img ssl_warning.png link="no" alt="Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead"]]

Connecting to the Internet and Tor[[Sharing files, websites, and chat rooms using *OnionShare*|anonymous_internet/onionshare]]

[[Sharing files, websites, and chat rooms using *OnionShare*|anonymous_internet/onionshare]]

To modify your network settings, for example, to configure whether or not to automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network, do the following:choose **Apps&nbsp;▸ System Tools&nbsp;▸ Settings&nbsp;▸ Network**.

To modify your network settings, for example, to configure whether or not to automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network, choose **Apps&nbsp;▸ System Tools&nbsp;▸ Settings&nbsp;▸ Network**.