How to create a firewall rule that let's tor out safely?

Started by grimelog, September 28, 2021, 02:48:48 AM

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I have a Qubes system, which routes all internet traffic through whonix and tor to maintain privacy. Only problem is it's causing issues getting out of my firewall. How do I need to setup the firewall to let tor and whonix out, while not compromising the security of my firewall in the process?


September 28, 2021, 12:03:02 PM #2 Last Edit: September 28, 2021, 12:10:19 PM by grimelog
Yes, I did google it. I'm not looking for a plugin for running a node. I just want the firewall to let tor through with a rule. I'm also routing the traffic from Qubes through a Whonix VM. This way if my network gets compromised my PC is less likely to be compromised.

A plugin seems heavy handed for my use case. I want to understand more about routing through the firewall. I'd rather just setup a custom rule, as it seems more secure than adding a plugin with a ton of additional code.

i's probably suricata or IPS set up that's blocking it...

Seems to have been an issue with the DNS nameserver, and Qubes needing manual settings. Configured the LAN to use Unbound, and it seems to have fixed everything.