JavaScript is a programming language that is commonly used to create interactive and dynamic elements on websites. However, some users may want to disable JavaScript in their web browser for various reasons, such as security or privacy concerns. Here’s how to turn off JavaScript in the Tor browser:
Open the Tor Browser
Open the Tor browser and click on the “Menu” button (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner of the browser window.
This step is the initial step in disabling JavaScript in the Tor browser. The menu button is located in the top-right corner of the browser window and is represented by three horizontal lines stacked on top of each other. Clicking on this button will open the Tor browser’s menu, which provides access to various settings and options.
When you click on this button, a drop-down menu will appear, providing you access to settings such as new private window, bookmarks, history, and others. From this menu, you’ll select “Preferences” in the next step to proceed
Select “Preferences” from the menu.
This step is the second step in disabling JavaScript in the Tor browser. After opening the menu by clicking on the “Menu” button in step 1, you will need to select the “Preferences” option from the menu. This option is usually located towards the bottom of the menu.
Selecting “Preferences” will open the Tor browser’s preferences window. This window allows you to customize various settings and options related to the browser, such as security, privacy, and performance. In this window, you will navigate to the “Security” tab in the next step to proceed with disabling JavaScript.
Click on the “Security” tab.
This step is the third step in disabling JavaScript in the Tor browser. After opening the preferences window by selecting “Preferences” in step 2, you will need to navigate to the “Security” tab. This tab can be found on the left sidebar of the preferences window.
The Security tab contains various options and settings that are related to the security of the browser. This includes options to customize the security level of the browser, configure privacy settings, and manage certificates. By clicking on the “Security” tab, you will be able to access the options related to the JavaScript functionality.
You will continue to the next step to proceed with disabling JavaScript.
Under the “Security Level” section, click on the “Custom” radio button.
This step is the fourth step in disabling JavaScript in the Tor browser. After navigating to the “Security” tab in step 3, you will see a section called “Security Level”. This section provides several predefined security levels that can be selected to quickly configure the browser’s security settings.
The options available are; Low, Medium-Low, Medium-High, High and Custom. To disable JavaScript, you will need to select the “Custom” radio button.
Choosing custom option allows you to have more granular control over the security settings of the browser. This means that you will be able to configure the settings manually and in more detail. After clicking on the “Custom” radio button, you will be able to access the JavaScript settings in the next step
Scroll down to the “JavaScript” section and uncheck the box next to “Enable JavaScript”.
This step is the fifth and final step in disabling JavaScript in the Tor browser. After selecting the “Custom” radio button in step 4, you will be able to access the JavaScript settings. You will need to scroll down the page to find the “JavaScript” section.
The JavaScript section will have a checkbox next to the option “Enable JavaScript”. By default, this checkbox will be checked, which means that JavaScript is currently enabled in the browser. To disable JavaScript, you will need to uncheck this box by clicking on it.
This action will turn off JavaScript in the Tor browser. You can then click on the “OK” button to save the changes and close the preferences window. You will need to close and reopen the Tor browser for the changes to take effect. Once you have done this, JavaScript will no longer be enabled in the browser, and any website you visit will not be able to run JavaScript.
Click on the “OK” button to save the changes.
After you have completed Step 5, you need to save the changes you made by clicking on the “OK” button. This button is usually located at the bottom of the preferences window and is used to apply the changes and close the window.
When you click on the “OK” button, the preferences window will close, and the changes you made to the JavaScript settings will be saved. This means that JavaScript will now be disabled in the Tor browser, and any website you visit will not be able to run JavaScript.
It is important to note that disabling JavaScript may cause some websites to not function properly or not display content at all. If you encounter a website that is not working properly with JavaScript disabled, you can temporarily re-enable it by following the same steps and checking the box next to “Enable JavaScript” again.
In conclusion, disabling JavaScript in the Tor browser can help improve your privacy and security while browsing the web. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily turn off JavaScript in the Tor browser and customize your security settings to suit your needs.
However, it’s worth noting that disabling JavaScript may cause some websites to not function properly and may also affect the functionality of some of the security features built into the browser. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons and to use other security measures such as a VPN or a firewall to keep your browsing experience safe and secure.