Reload Tor.

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After editing <code>/usr/local/etc/torrc.d/50_user.conf</code>, Tor must be reloaded for changes to take effect.

'''Note:''' If Tor does not connect after completing all these steps, then a user mistake is the most likely explanation. Recheck <code>/usr/local/etc/torrc.d/50_user.conf</code> and repeat the steps outlined in the sections above. If Tor then connects successfully, all the necessary changes have been made.

<u>If you are using [[Qubes|{{qubes_project_name}}]]</u>, complete the following steps.

<code>Qubes App Launcher (blue/grey "Q")</code> &rarr; <code>{{project_name_gateway_long}} ProxyVM (commonly named '{{project_name_gateway_vm}}')</code> &rarr; <code>Reload Tor</code>

<u>If you are using a graphical {{project_name_gateway_short}}</u>, complete the following steps.

<code>Start Menu</code> &rarr; <code>Applications</code> &rarr; <code>Settings</code> &rarr; <code>Reload Tor
</code>

<u>If you are using a terminal-only {{project_name_gateway_short}}</u>, click
<span class="mw-customtoggle-myDivision"><code><u>HERE</u></code></span> for instructions.
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Complete the following steps.

Reload Tor.

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sudo service tor@default reload
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Check Tor's daemon status.

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sudo service tor@default status
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It should include a a message saying.

<pre>
Active: active (running) since ...
</pre>

In case of issues, try the following debugging steps.

Check Tor's config.

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sudo -u debian-tor tor --verify-config
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The output should be similar to the following.

<pre>Sep 17 17:40:41.416 [notice] Read configuration file "/usr/local/etc/torrc.d/50_user.conf".
Configuration was valid</pre>
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