Exit Policy
The exit policy defines which destinations an exit relay allows. Operators can restrict ports and IP ranges — for example web only (80/443), or everything. Clients pick exits according to the destination they need.
Why exit policies exist
Exit operators carry legal responsibility for outbound traffic. Restrictions reduce risk. Tor clients take policies into account when building circuits.
For users
If a destination is unreachable, a too-restrictive exit policy can be the cause — not always a network error.
Category: Network
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