Allow users in censored countries to use your network connection to access the Tor network.

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Snowflake Extension

Help people in censored countries bypass censorship by running the Snowflake extension

If you want to help people in censored countries access the Internet without restrictions, consider installing and running the Snowflake extension. Once you install it and enable it, there's nothing else you need to do. Once the snowflake icon turns green, this means a censored user is connecting through your extension to access the Internet!
The only prerequisite to install this extension is that the Internet in your country is not heavily censored already.
There is no need to worry about which websites people are accessing through your Snowflake extension. Their visible browsing IP address will match their Tor exit node, not yours.

If you live in a censored country

If you live in a censored country and want to connect to a Snowflake extension, you do not need to install a separate application to connect to a Snowflake proxy and bypass censorship. It is a circumvention feature embedded within existing apps. Currently Snowflake is available inside Tor Browser on Desktop and Android, Onion Browser on iOS, and Orbot on Android and iOS. If you have downloaded and installed any of these apps, and they are censored in your country, you can bypass the censorship by activating Snowflake through these apps' settings page.

Support channels

If you encounter issues while trying to connect to Tor using Snowflake, the Tor support channel can be reached on Telegram (https://t.me/torprojectsupportbot) and email ([email protected]). You can also browse the Tor Support Portal (https://support.torproject.org/) and the Tor Project Forum (https://forum.torproject.net) for answers.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Snowflake", "version": "0.9.2", "description": "__MSG_appDesc__", "default_locale": "en_US", "icons": { "48": "assets/toolbar-on-48.png", "96": "assets/toolbar-on-96.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "snowflake.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "48": "assets/toolbar-on-48.png", "96": "assets/toolbar-on-96.png" }, "default_popup": "embed.html" }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "default-src 'self'; connect-src wss://*.freehaven.net/ wss://*.torproject.net https://*.torproject.net:* https://*.freehaven.net:*" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "offscreen" ], "optional_permissions": [ "background" ]}
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How to download and manually install Snowflake extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Snowflake extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Snowflake extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Snowflake extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Snowflake extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Snowflake extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Snowflake Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Snowflake extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Snowflake extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Snowflake extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Snowflake extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Snowflake extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Snowflake extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Snowflake extension file

Select and download the Snowflake extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Snowflake extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Snowflake extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Snowflake extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Snowflake extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Bob Blaylock (ID: 000000e69e936f1e) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/13/2023 I have finally identified this extension as the cause of some serious performance issues that my computer was having.  Massive, excessing hard drive activity, dragging everything else down.   The intent is good, but not worth the adverse effect on my computer's performance.

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User (ID: 000000e8849a005a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/06/2023 not working in russia.

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Orpheus Lummis (ID: 0000007babfa5bf5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/21/2023 Running it to contribute to Tor as public good.

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Milez Awxy (ID: 000000d88426f28b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/23/2023 For those confused, this extension does not enable tor on your browser, it's just making your network as a proxy/relay to help others who are using snowflake protocol hide their IP.

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Rihard Sk (ID: 00000096d8b82fca) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/05/2023 как посмотреть статистику за сутки?