# Which VPS allows a Tor exit node?

> Which VPS allows a Tor exit node? 11 of 36 offshore hosts we checked allow exits in writing. OffshoreKVM does on every plan. No KYC, pay in crypto.

- URL: https://offshorekvm.com/tor-exit-node-vps/
- Last updated: 2026-11-03
- Publisher: OffshoreKVM (https://offshorekvm.com)

Which hosts allow Tor exits, which plan fits an exit, a middle relay or a bridge, and what the Tor Project asks of exit operators.

**Quick answer — Which VPS allows a Tor exit node?**

Few VPS hosts allow a Tor exit node in writing. **OffshoreKVM** allows Tor exit relays, middle relays and bridges on every plan, in all four locations. KVM 2 ($4.92 for 30 days, 2 GB RAM) meets the Tor Project's 1.5 GB RAM advice for an exit. Use the reduced exit policy: port 25 is closed anyway. No KYC, pay in crypto, DMCA notices ignored.

## Tor relays at OffshoreKVM: the rules

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tor policy | Tor relays are allowed, exit relays included, as well as middle relays and bridges |
| Port 25 | Outgoing port 25 (SMTP) is closed on every VPS to stop spam, and it stays closed. Ports 465 and 587 to mail providers stay open |
| DMCA | DMCA ignored: we do not act on DMCA notices or other foreign copyright notices. We answer only to Panamanian law and to orders of Panamanian courts |
| Jurisdiction | OffshoreKVM is run by DomaineGoat LLC, a company registered in Panama, and answers only to Panamanian law. The datacenter that houses each VPS is in its own country and follows that country’s law |
| Logs | No logs: we keep no connection logs, no traffic logs and no IP addresses of visitors or customers, on the website, the dashboard or the VPS |
| Network | Every VPS has one dedicated IPv4 address and IPv6. Traffic quotas count outgoing data per 30-day period; over the quota there is never an automatic extra charge |
| Locations | Amsterdam (Netherlands), Reykjavik (Iceland), Zurich (Switzerland) and Bucharest (Romania): every plan in every location, at the same price |
| Identity | No KYC: no ID, no selfie, no documents, no card, no phone number |
| Price | KVM 1 $3.08, KVM 2 $4.92, KVM 4 $8.25, KVM 8 $13.50, KVM 16 $20.62 per 30 days |

## What is a Tor exit node, and how is it different from a relay or a bridge?

**A Tor exit node is the last relay of a Tor circuit: it sends traffic to the destination, which sees the exit's IP address instead of the user's.** That is why abuse complaints about Tor traffic reach the exit operator, and why some hosts refuse exits.

- **Guard and middle relays** carry encrypted traffic between relays. They never connect to websites.
- **Bridges** are relays left out of the public Tor directory, so censors find them harder to block. They draw few complaints.
- **Exit relays** connect to the open internet for Tor users. The Tor Project advises against running one from home.

## Which VPS hosts allow Tor exit nodes?

OffshoreKVM allows exits on every plan and in every location, with no ticket or approval. **In OffshoreKVM's check of 29 October 2026, 11 of 36 active offshore VPS hosts published a rule allowing Tor exits.** Several set conditions, and 3 hosts forbade exits. Two of the 11, MyNymBox and IncogNET, had no plan in stock that day; BuyVM had only its 32 GB plan.

### Tor exit policy at offshore VPS hosts (29 October 2026)

| Host | Tor exits | Conditions | Monero | Cheapest monthly plan with IPv4 | Locations |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| OffshoreKVM | Allowed | Exits, middle relays and bridges; outgoing port 25 closed | Yes | $3.08 (1 vCPU / 1 GB / 20 GB NVMe) | NL, IS, CH, RO |
| Kyun | Allowed | Tor and I2P, exits included; public proxies and VPNs not allowed | Yes | €2.60 ($2.89) (1 vCPU / 0.5 GB / 10 GB SSD) | NL, US, RO |
| VPSBG | Allowed | Exit nodes allowed per its FAQ; complaints reviewed with the customer | No | €11.88 ($13.22) (1 vCPU / 1 GB / 25 GB NVMe) | BG |
| SwissLayer | Allowed | Exit nodes allowed per its FAQ | — | $19.95 (2 vCPU / 2 GB / 30 GB NVMe) | CH |
| PrivateAlps | Allowed | Within the plan's bandwidth | Yes | €12.90 ($14.36) (2 vCPU / 1 GB / 30 GB SSD) | CH, DE |
| Cockbox | Allowed | Within the plan's bandwidth | Yes | $10.00 (0.5 vCPU / 1 GB / 60 GB HDD; IPv4 not stated) | MD, RO |
| BitLaunch | Allowed | Exit, relay or bridge; notify support first | No | No public prices | NL, RO, GB, US and 12 more |
| Privex | Conditional | Relays on unmetered plans; exits only in its own network regions, with permission | Yes | $4.99 (1 vCPU / 0.5 GB / 10 GB SSD) | SE, NL, US |
| CryptoVPS.host | Conditional | Only on its Ecatel Netherlands line (Norway with conditions); not on Hetzner | Yes | $9.50 (2 vCPU / 2 GB / 40 GB NVMe; IPv4 not stated) | DE, FI, US, NL and 18 more |
| BuyVM | With a ticket | Exits must block ports 25, 465 and 587; most plans out of stock | Yes | $145.00 (8 vCPU / 32 GB / 640 GB NVMe) | US, CH, LU |
| MyNymBox | Allowed | AUP allows relays and exits; every plan out of stock | Yes | €4 ($4.45), out of stock | NL, FI |
| IncogNET | Allowed | Relays and exits per its knowledge base; every plan out of stock | Yes | Out of stock | US, NL, SE, BG |
| SporeStack | Not allowed | Guard and middle relays only; $1,000 first deposit | Yes | $7.00 (1 vCPU / 1 GB / 32 GB) | US, NL, DE, GB and 13 more |
| AlexHost | Not allowed | AUP bans Tor exit relays | Yes | €6 ($6.68) (1 vCPU / 1.5 GB / 10 GB NVMe) | MD, NL, SE, BG, CH, FR, GB, RO, US |
| BlueAngelHost | Not allowed | Terms forbid Tor exit nodes | — | $24.99 (2 vCPU / 2 GB / 30 GB SSD) | — |

*Prices checked on October 29, 2026.*

Read on each host's own terms, AUP, FAQ and pricing pages on 29 October 2026; 1 EUR = 1.1130 USD (ECB, 29 October 2026). "—" = not stated on the pages read. The other active hosts in our check published no Tor exit rule on the pages read. OffshoreKVM publishes this table.

## Which OffshoreKVM plan should I pick for a Tor relay?

Pick KVM 1 for a bridge, KVM 2 for a middle relay or a small exit, and KVM 4 or more for a busy exit. The Tor Project recommends 1.5 GB of RAM per Tor instance for an exit, and 512 MB for a non-exit relay under 40 Mbit/s.

**For a Tor relay, the traffic quota sets the speed you can sustain: a relay that sends a steady 10 Mbit/s uses about 3.2 TB in 30 days.** The Tor Project's minimum for a relay is 10 Mbit/s, and it recommends more than 2 TB of traffic a month.

### What steady rate does each quota allow?

| Plan | Resources and quota per 30 days | Average outgoing rate over 30 days | Fits |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| KVM 1 ($3.08) | 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB NVMe, 2 TB traffic | about 6 Mbit/s | Bridge |
| KVM 2 ($4.92) | 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe, 4 TB traffic | about 12 Mbit/s | Middle relay, small exit |
| KVM 4 ($8.25) | 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB NVMe, 8 TB traffic | about 25 Mbit/s | Exit relay |
| KVM 8 ($13.50) | 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 160 GB NVMe, 12 TB traffic | about 37 Mbit/s | Busy exit or relay |
| KVM 16 ($20.62) | 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 320 GB NVMe, 20 TB traffic | about 62 Mbit/s | Busy exit, several instances |

Rate = quota × 8 bits ÷ 2,592,000 seconds (30 days), with 1 TB = 10^12 bytes. Tor's AccountingMax option caps the bytes a relay sends and receives in a period: set it under your quota.

## What does the Tor Project recommend for exit operators?

The Tor Project asks exit operators to limit ports, label the IP address, publish a notice and answer complaints calmly. Its exit guidelines and setup page list these points:

- **Use the reduced exit policy.** `ReducedExitPolicy 1` allows about 65 ports, including 80 and 443, and blocks most TCP ports. Fewer ports mean fewer complaints.
- **Set reverse DNS that says what the IP does.** Use a name with "tor-exit" in it, on a domain you own. Reverse DNS is set on the IP owner's side, so request it from support.
- **Publish an exit notice on port 80.** The Tor Project offers a template, `tor-exit-notice.html`, served with `DirPortFrontPage`.
- **Run your own DNS resolver.** A local caching, DNSSEC-validating resolver such as Unbound, with no forwarders. Do not use Google, Cloudflare, Quad9 or OpenDNS.
- **Prefer a dedicated IP and a network with few exits.** Concentrating exits at one provider does not help the network.
- **Answer abuse reports professionally.** Point to ExoneraTor, which shows that an IP ran a Tor relay at a given time.
- **Set `ContactInfo`.** It must be a working address if you run more than one relay.

*/etc/tor/torrc for an exit relay (Debian or Ubuntu)*

```bash
# Install: apt update && apt install tor
# (the Tor Project recommends its own Debian/Ubuntu package repository)
Nickname    myOffshoreExit
ContactInfo you@example.com      # published with the relay
ORPort      443
SocksPort   0
ExitRelay   1
ReducedExitPolicy 1                # about 65 ports; 25 is not among them
IPv6Exit    1
# Exit notice on port 80 (template: contrib/operator-tools/tor-exit-notice.html)
DirPort     80
DirPortFrontPage /etc/tor/tor-exit-notice.html

# Apply: systemctl restart tor@default
```

The exit setup page notes that `DirPort` has been deprecated for relays since Tor 0.4.6.5. A small web server on port 80 serving the same notice does the same job. For a middle relay, keep `ExitRelay 0` and drop the exit lines.

## Why should my exit policy reject port 25?

Your exit policy should reject port 25 because outgoing port 25 is closed on every OffshoreKVM VPS. An exit that offered it would fail every client that tried. Tor's default exit policy already starts with `reject *:25`, and the reduced exit policy does not list port 25. Leave it that way.

Ports 465 and 587 are in the reduced policy, and they stay open on OffshoreKVM towards mail providers. Other hosts set the same rule for exits: BuyVM requires its exits to block ports 25, 465 and 587, and VPSDEN asks exits to block SMTP. The page on [whether you can host an email server on an offshore VPS](https://offshorekvm.com/email-server-on-offshore-vps/ "Port 25, relays and mail on an offshore VPS") explains the port 25 rule.

## What happens when my exit gets a complaint?

DMCA notices about your exit's traffic change nothing at OffshoreKVM. DMCA ignored: we do not act on DMCA notices or other foreign copyright notices. We answer only to Panamanian law and to orders of Panamanian courts. The [meaning of DMCA ignored for an offshore VPS](https://offshorekvm.com/dmca-ignored-vps/ "What DMCA ignored means at OffshoreKVM") explains the policy in full.

The datacenter still follows its own country's law. The reduced exit policy, a clear reverse DNS name and an exit notice cut the reports an exit receives. That is why the Tor Project asks for them. The rules of use also apply to the server itself: read [what is not allowed on OffshoreKVM](https://offshorekvm.com/acceptable-use/ "OffshoreKVM acceptable use policy") before you start.

## Which location is best for a Tor exit?

The best location is a network that few exits already use, in a country whose law you have checked. The Tor Project suggests asking on the tor-relays mailing list and checking its GoodBadISPs page before you choose.

OffshoreKVM runs in Amsterdam (EU), Reykjavik (EEA, outside the EU), Zurich (outside the EU and the EEA) and Bucharest (EU), at the same price. Compare [which country is best for offshore hosting](https://offshorekvm.com/best-country-for-offshore-hosting/ "Offshore hosting countries compared") for the legal side, and see [the best offshore VPS in 2026](https://offshorekvm.com/best-offshore-vps/ "Best offshore VPS ranked by price, KYC and policy") for other hosts.

## How much does a Tor relay VPS cost at OffshoreKVM?

Every plan allows exits, middle relays and bridges, in all four locations. All five plans and their specs are on [how much an offshore VPS costs at OffshoreKVM](https://offshorekvm.com/pricing/ "OffshoreKVM plans and prices").

| Plan | Quantity | Price | Price per unit |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| KVM 1 | KVM 1 · 1 vCPU · 1 GB RAM | $3.08 | — |
| KVM 2 | KVM 2 · 1 vCPU · 2 GB RAM | $4.92 | — |
| KVM 4 | KVM 4 · 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM | $8.25 | — |
| KVM 8 | KVM 8 · 4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM | $13.50 | — |

In every plan: Root access with your SSH key · NVMe storage · IPv4 + IPv6 · DMCA ignored · No logs · No KYC

**Before you pay**

- Minimum top-up $1. Top up once in crypto, then buy any plan from your balance.
- Credit on your balance does not expire and renews any of your VPS. When a top-up is only made to reach the minimum, the unspent part comes back on request within 30 days of payment, in USDT or USDC. The rest of a balance is not paid out unless the law requires it.
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## Tor exit node VPS: FAQ

### Can I run a Tor relay on a VPS?

Yes, if the host allows it. On OffshoreKVM, exit relays, middle relays and bridges are all allowed. The Tor Project asks for at least 10 Mbit/s and 100 GB of traffic a month each way, and recommends more than 2 TB.

### Is it legal to run a Tor exit node on a VPS?

The Tor Project's exit guidelines are not legal advice. They point to protections for carriers of traffic, such as DMCA section 512 in the US and Article 4 of the EU's Digital Services Act. OffshoreKVM is run by DomaineGoat LLC, a company registered in Panama, and answers only to Panamanian law. The datacenter that houses each VPS is in its own country and follows that country’s law.

### How much RAM does a Tor exit relay need?

The Tor Project recommends 1.5 GB of RAM per Tor instance for an exit. That makes KVM 2, with 2 GB, the smallest OffshoreKVM plan for an exit. A non-exit relay under 40 Mbit/s needs 512 MB.

### Does a Tor exit need an IPv6 address?

No. IPv4 is required, IPv6 is recommended. Every OffshoreKVM VPS has both, so you can set `IPv6Exit 1` and serve IPv6 destinations too.

### Can I pay for a Tor VPS with Monero?

Yes, at OffshoreKVM since 3 November 2026: we accept BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, XMR, with no KYC and no ID, and exit relays are allowed. Kyun, PrivateAlps and Cockbox also allow exits and accept Monero, per their pages on 29 October 2026. Privex does too, for exits in its own network regions.

**Run a Tor exit where exits are allowed** KVM 2 for $4.92 per 30 days: 2 GB RAM and 4 TB of traffic. No KYC, crypto only. [Deploy KVM 2 in Reykjavik](https://offshorekvm.com/app/checkout/?plan=kvm-2&location=is-rkv&image=debian-12&lang=en) · [Compare plans](https://offshorekvm.com/pricing/ "How much does an offshore VPS cost at OffshoreKVM?")

## Sources

1. [Tor exit guidelines](https://community.torproject.org/relay/community-resources/tor-exit-guidelines/) — The Tor Project (read 2026-10-29)
2. [Exit relay setup](https://community.torproject.org/relay/setup/exit/) — The Tor Project (read 2026-10-29)
3. [Relay requirements](https://community.torproject.org/relay/relays-requirements/) — The Tor Project (read 2026-10-29)
4. [Types of relays](https://community.torproject.org/relay/types-of-relays/) — The Tor Project (read 2026-10-29)
5. [Relay setup on Debian/Ubuntu](https://community.torproject.org/relay/setup/guard/debian-ubuntu/) — The Tor Project (read 2026-10-29)
6. [tor(1): ExitPolicy, ReducedExitPolicy, IPv6Exit, AccountingMax](https://manpages.debian.org/trixie/tor/tor.1.en.html) — Debian manpages (tor 0.4.9) (read 2026-10-29)
7. [Acceptable Use Policy](https://git.kyun.sh/api/v4/projects/14/repository/files/aup%7CAcceptable%20Use%20Policy.md/raw?ref=master) — Kyun (read 2026-10-29)
8. [Bitcoin VPS and FAQ](https://www.vpsbg.eu/bitcoin-vps) — VPS.BG (read 2026-10-29)
9. [FAQ](https://www.swisslayer.com/faq) — SwissLayer (read 2026-10-29)
10. [Network policies](https://privatealps.net/en/network-policies) — PrivateAlps (read 2026-10-29)
11. [Terms of service](https://cockbox.org/tos) — Cockbox (read 2026-10-29)
12. [Acceptable use](https://help.bitlaunch.io/en/articles/4847098-acceptable-use) — BitLaunch (read 2026-10-29)
13. [FAQ](https://www.privex.io/faq/) — Privex (read 2026-10-29)
14. [Acceptable use policy](https://www.cryptovps.host/acceptable-use-policy/) — CryptoVPS.host (read 2026-10-29)
15. [Acceptable use policy](https://buyvm.net/acceptable-use-policy/) — BuyVM (read 2026-10-29)
16. [Acceptable use policy](https://mynymbox.io/aup) — MyNymBox (read 2026-10-29)
17. [Legal (ToS and AUP)](https://incognet.io/legalstuff) — IncogNET (read 2026-10-29)
18. [FAQ](https://sporestack.com/faq/) — SporeStack (read 2026-10-29)
19. [Acceptable usage policy](https://alexhost.com/acceptable-usage-policy/) — AlexHost (read 2026-10-29)
20. [Terms](https://www.blueangel.host/terms.html) — BlueAngelHost (read 2026-10-29)
21. [Acceptable use policy](https://vpsden.com/legal/aup) — VPSDEN (read 2026-10-29)

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