tor.browser application

The Fortinet Internet Service Database (ISDB) includes entries for various services and applications, including Tor. However, the ISDB entries for Tor may not cover all aspects of the Tor network, especially if the application uses non-standard ports or protocols that are not included in the default ISDB entry.

Ports Used by Tor:

The Tor browser typically uses the following ports:
TCP Port 9001: Used for Tor relays.
TCP Port 9030: Used for directory authorities.
TCP Port 443: Commonly used for HTTPS traffic, which Tor can also use to disguise its traffic.
TCP Port 80: Used for HTTP traffic, which can also be used by Tor.

Recommendations

Check ISDB Entries: Verify that the ISDB entry for Tor includes the necessary ports. If it does not, you may need to manually add these ports to your firewall policy.

Custom Port Configuration: If the ISDB does not cover all necessary ports, you can customize the ISDB entry or create a new firewall policy that explicitly allows the required ports for the Tor browser.

Testing and Monitoring: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the Tor browser can access the network as intended. Monitor the traffic to ensure compliance with your organization's policies.

...and of course, look for denied traffic in the traffic/firewall logs. That works even on desktop, diskless FGTs if you log into memory.

I am having this same issue. The Tor Browser the customer is trying to use won’t load any web pages. I have them in a firewall policy with no security profiles on it and no-inspection for cert. Maybe it’s not a firewall issue at this point? We did though just switch them from a SonicWall to a FortiGate and believe it was working behind the SonicWall.