Welcome aboard. Tips:
(1) If you're new, run as a middle relay first — exits draw the legal heat. Move up later if you set up a proper exit policy + LIR.
(2) Set ContactInfo in torrc (email or PGP) so directory authorities and other operators can reach you — also helps your stability score.
(3) Cap with RelayBandwidthRate / RelayBandwidthBurst so your ISP doesn't surprise you, and use AccountingMax if you have a monthly quota.
(4) Subscribe to [email protected] — drama, tuning advice, and DDoS heads-ups land there first.
(5) Bookmark metrics.torproject.org and watch your fingerprint — measurement takes ~5–7 days before you carry real traffic.
(6) MyFamily if you ever run more than one.
Solid contribution to the network.
(1) If you're new, run as a middle relay first — exits draw the legal heat. Move up later if you set up a proper exit policy + LIR.
(2) Set ContactInfo in torrc (email or PGP) so directory authorities and other operators can reach you — also helps your stability score.
(3) Cap with RelayBandwidthRate / RelayBandwidthBurst so your ISP doesn't surprise you, and use AccountingMax if you have a monthly quota.
(4) Subscribe to [email protected] — drama, tuning advice, and DDoS heads-ups land there first.
(5) Bookmark metrics.torproject.org and watch your fingerprint — measurement takes ~5–7 days before you carry real traffic.
(6) MyFamily if you ever run more than one.
Solid contribution to the network.