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This page addresses frequently asked questions about Gatepath and its design decisions.

Is Gatepath a Tor Browser replacement?

No. Tor Browser provides application-level hardening and fingerprinting resistance. Gatepath provides network-layer transport only.

Does Gatepath make me anonymous?

No. Gatepath does not provide anonymity guarantees. It provides encrypted transport and explicit routing options.

Is Tor used automatically?

No. Tor usage is always explicit. Traffic is never routed through Tor without user intent.

Is this Tor over VPN or VPN over Tor?

Neither. Gatepath does not transparently chain Tor and VPN. Tor usage is explicit and application-scoped.

Why is there no transparent Tor proxy?

Transparent proxying can obscure routing intent and increase the risk of mixed traffic flows.

Gatepath prioritizes explicit behavior over convenience.

What happens if Tor is unavailable on Tor-only paths?

Traffic is blocked. Tor-only paths fail closed by design.

Does Gatepath log traffic?

Gatepath does not inspect traffic contents. Operational logging is limited and documented separately.

Can Gatepath protect against browser tracking?

No. Browser fingerprinting and tracking are application-level concerns.

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