Tails is part of the Tor Project, a global nonprofit developing tools for online privacy and anonymity. To better protect you, the same people are building the Tor network, the Tor Browser, and Tails.
Tails doesn't work on smartphones or tablets. The hardware of smartphones and tablets is very different from the hardware of computers. For now, it's impossible to make smartphone and tablet hardware work with Linux distributions like Tails.
Tails 7.6.2 This release is an emergency release to fix an important security vulnerability in the confinement of Tor Browser. Changes and updates Update Flatpak to 1.16.6, which fixes CVE-2026-34078, a major sandbox escape vulnerability.
Amnesia Tails always starts from the same clean state and everything you do disappears automatically when you shut down Tails. Without Tails, almost everything you do can leave traces on the computer: Websites that you visited, even in private mode Files that you opened, even if you deleted them Passwords, even if you use a password manager All the devices and Wi-Fi networks that you used On ...
Tails 7.0 brings new versions of many applications included in Tails. Dedication Tails 7.0 is dedicated to the memory of Lunar (1982–2024). Lunar was a traveling companion for Tails, a Tor volunteer, Free Software hacker, and community organizer. Lunar has always been by our side throughout Tails' history.
Frequently asked questions Search our list of frequently asked questions. Upgrade Make sure you are using the latest version, as upgrading might solve your problem. Check if the problem is already known You can have a look at: The list of known issues The list of known issues with graphics cards The list of things that will be fixed or improved in the next release The rest of our open issues ...