TorError.controlAuthFailed(_:)

A AUTHENTICATE command was rejected by Tor (reply code 515).

case controlAuthFailed(String)

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Using the Tor Control Protocol

Discussion

Causes: wrong cookie file, invalid HashedControlPassword, or the null-auth fallback attempted while AUTHENTICATE_COOKIE_REQUIRED is enabled. See control-spec.txt §3.5. The payload carries Tor’s response text. Not retryable without credential change.