root@toor.sh:~# a ToorCon nonprofit project
Free hosting for security research and public-benefit projects.
TOOR.sh runs its own network and donates compute, storage and connectivity to projects that serve the security community and the public good. It is operated by volunteers from ToorCon, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- AS22296
- IPv4 + IPv6
- 9 projects hosted
- Volunteer-run
What we provide
VMs and storage
Virtual machines sized to the project, with disk and database storage.
Public IPv4 and IPv6
Routable addresses on our own network for the services you run.
Colocation
Rack space, power and connectivity for hardware your project owns.
Resources are offered free of charge on a best-effort basis. There is no SLA.
Projects we host
Conferences
- ToorContoorcon.net
Information security conference that has brought researchers and hackers together in San Diego for over 25 years.
- ToorCamptoorcamp.org
The American hacker camp, held in the Pacific Northwest since 2009.
- BSidesSFbsidessf.org
Annual San Francisco security conference, run by the community for the community.
- DEF CON Scavenger Huntdefconscavhunt.com
One of DEF CON's longest-running contests, dating back to DEF CON 5.
Event infrastructure
- DEF CON TV (DCTV)dctv.defcon.org
Live and on-demand streams of DEF CON talks and events.
- ConWiFiconwifi.org
Secure 802.1X Wi-Fi network profiles and setup instructions for conferences.
Research and education
- DNS Coffeedns.coffee
Daily archive of zone files from the root and over a thousand TLDs, with a searchable history of domains, nameservers and IPs.
- NaumachiaCTFnaumachiactf.com
Open-source CTF platform for practicing network exploitation, with a guided introduction for beginners.
- National Upcycled Computing Collectivenuccinc.org
Nonprofit that gives discarded computing hardware new life for cybersecurity students, researchers and hobbyists.
Apply for resources
Tell us about your project and what it needs. We review applications on a rolling basis and usually reply within a few weeks.
Our network
We operate our own ISP, AS22296, on dedicated servers for compute, storage, databases and networking. Hosted projects get direct connectivity over IPv4 and IPv6. Routing, peering and prefix details are kept current on these public sites:
We also give back to the Internet community with a RIPE Atlas probe, a Tor relay, a Signal proxy and a routing feed to bgp.tools.
Free public tools
ip.toor.sh
Your public IP address as plain text.
speed.toor.sh
Connection speed test with no ads or tracking.
portquiz.toor.sh
Find which ports your network blocks.
Sponsors
- UNIXSurplusServers, storage and network hardware
- Mythic BeastsIP transit
- VorskNetwork operations
TOOR.sh runs on donations. If you can help with hardware, transit, peering or funds, email hello@toor.sh. ToorCon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Approved projects pay nothing. Our hardware, network and time are donated.
What kinds of projects do you support?
Security research, education, privacy tools and nonprofit projects that benefit the public.
How do I apply?
Email hello@toor.sh using the application template.
How long does review take?
We review applications on a rolling basis and usually reply within a few weeks.
Is there an SLA?
No. TOOR.sh is run on a best-effort basis by volunteers in their free time.
Can I use TOOR.sh for bug bounty research?
No. Resources are for public-benefit projects, not individual bug bounty work.
What is your acceptable use policy?
Resources may only be used for the approved project. Spam, abuse or illegal activity results in immediate termination.
What does "toor" mean?
It's root spelled backwards.
Are you related to the Tor Project?
No, though we run a Tor relay and support their work.