Common mistakes

The following mistakes are commonly observed when using Tor with VPN-based setups.

Assuming Tor is used automatically

Tor SOCKS requires explicit configuration. Applications that are not configured to use SOCKS will not use Tor.

Mixing Tor and non-Tor traffic unintentionally

Running Tor-enabled and clearnet applications in parallel can result in mixed traffic flows.

Users must ensure that routing intent matches application behavior.

Ignoring application behavior

Some applications bypass proxy settings, use hardcoded IP addresses, or resolve DNS independently.

This can lead to unexpected clearnet exposure.

Expecting network-layer solutions to fix application issues

Gatepath provides network transport and routing separation. It does not modify or harden applications.

Users remain responsible for understanding their application behavior.