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You cannot access the Internet from Tails until you are connected to Tor. For example, *Tor Browser* displays the error message `The proxy server is refusing connections` until you are connected to Tor.

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[[Connect to a local network|networkmanager]], wired, Wi-Fi, or mobile.

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The implications of both methods are detailed below.

**Public Tor relays**

Using a public Tor relay as your first Tor relay makes it clear to your local
network that you are connecting to Tor, while still keeping your online
activity secure and anonymous.

**Tor bridges**

Use a bridge as your first Tor relay if connecting to Tor is blocked or if
using Tor could look suspicious to someone who monitors your Internet
connection.

It does so by camouflaging your connection so it cannot be recognized as a
connection to Tor. As a consequence, the same technology can be used to hide
that you are using Tor if it could look suspicious to someone who monitors
your Internet connection.

Tor bridges are often less reliable and slower than public Tor relays.

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