Private and Tor tabs, right next to your normal ones.
In most browsers, going private means opening a second window. In Acira, a private tab or a Tor tab opens next to the tab you're on. Tor is built in, so there's nothing to install.
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Four ways to browse privately
| Where it lives | What it does | |
|---|---|---|
| Private tab | Next to your normal tabs | Its own session. Two private tabs never share cookies with each other or with normal tabs. Close it and nothing is kept on this computer. Ctrl+Shift+P. |
| Private window | Its own window | Its tabs share one temporary session until the window closes. Ctrl+Shift+N. |
| Tor tab | Next to your normal tabs | That tab goes through the Tor network, and links opened from it stay in Tor. Sites see a Tor exit address instead of your IP address. |
| Tor window | Its own window | Every page in the window goes through Tor, and nothing loads without it. |
Two accounts, side by side
Every private tab is its own session, so you can sign in to the same site twice in one window, without a second browser or profile.
What these tabs do not do
- A private tab is not anonymous. Sites, your network and your employer can still see your traffic. It only stops Acira keeping a record on this computer.
- Acira's Tor is not Tor Browser. It hides your IP address from sites, but not your browser's fingerprint. If you need the strongest protection, use Tor Browser.
- The first Tor connection can take a minute or two. Later ones are faster.
Questions
Can I open a Tor tab next to a normal tab?
Yes. Open the Acira menu and choose New Tor tab. It opens in your current window, next to your normal tabs.
Do I need to install Tor?
No. Tor is built into Acira on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Does a private tab hide my IP address?
No. Sites can still see your IP address in a private tab. To hide it from sites, use a Tor tab or window.
Is this the same as Tor Browser?
No. Acira's Tor tabs hide your IP address from sites, but they don't hide your browser's fingerprint the way Tor Browser is built to. If your safety depends on it, use Tor Browser.