# tor > Enable anonymous communication through the Tor network. > More information: . - Connect to the Tor network: `tor` - Start a Tor relay: `tor --relay` - View Tor configuration: `tor --config` - Check Tor status: `tor --status` - Run as client only: `tor --client` - Run as relay: `tor --relay` - Run as bridge: `tor --bridge` - Run as a hidden service: `tor --hidden-service`