Security News > 2023 > January > Brave browser’s new Snowflake feature help bypass Tor blocks
Brave Browser version 1.47 was released yesterday, adding the Snowflake extension in the software's settings, enabling users to turn their devices into proxies that help users in censored countries connect to Tor.
Brave had already added support for Tor Bridges in Private Windows with Tor in version 1.44, released in September 2022, helping users bypass restrictions in the countries using the company's own resources.
Tor Bridges are relays operated by volunteers to help people bypass censorship and Tor blocks by giving them an alternative entry point to the Onion network.
Brave allows users to use Bridges by navigating the "Settings menu Privacy and security Tor windows." From there, users can select a built-in Bridge, request one from torproject.org, or enter a bridge they received from a trusted source.
Brave users may select Snowflake on the Tor Bridge settings or volunteer to help others by adding and enabling the Snowflake extension.
The only categories of users who shouldn't volunteer on the Snowflake network are those living in countries where Tor is blocked, those using workplace/company computers, and those with limited internet connectivity.