To make requests over Tor using Python3, we are going to be utilizing a Python controller library for called . Tor Stem In order to do so, you need to install the stem package for your OS. For MacOS : pip3 install stem in a python3 venv ( recommended ). For Ubuntu : sudo pip3 install stem in a python3 venv ( recommended ). stem Signal stem.control Controller Controller.from_port(port = ) controller:
    controller.authenticate(password= )
    print( )
    controller.signal(Signal.NEWNYM)
    print( ) from import from import with 9051 as 'your password set for tor controller port in torrc' "Success!" "New Tor connection processed" However, you're not done yet. You might get this error : error( , ) 61 'Connection refused' It's because Port 9051 is not open on your machine yet. To fix this issue, you'll need to edit your file and uncomment the corresponding lines. torrc ControlPort 9051 HashedControlPassword16:<your_password> # # If you enable the controlport, be sure to enable one of these # # authentication methods, to prevent attackers from accessing it. To generate your password, run : tor --hash-password "<new_password>" where is the password that you want to set. <new_password> And you're done with . Making Requests over Tor : To run the commands, you need to have package installed. For macOS, it can be easily installed using . Note tor tor brew install tor Previously published at https://dev.to/arthtyagi/how-to-make-requests-over-tor-58ep

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