I'm supposed to "edit my torrc". What does that mean?
The torrc file contains Tor’s configuration options. Most users should not edit it, since unsafe changes can compromise your privacy and security.
⚠️ Warning: Do not follow random advice telling you to edit your torrc.
Malicious or incorrect configurations can weaken your security and anonymity.
The default torrc provided with Tor Browser is safe and should work for most users.
torrc is a plain-text configuration file that tells Tor how to behave.
Tor Browser applies its own safe defaults, so most torrc edits will either have no effect or reduce your safety.
Have a look at the sample torrc file for hints on common configurations.
For other configuration options you can use, see the Tor manual page.
Remember, all lines beginning with # in torrc are treated as comments and have no effect on Tor's configuration.