VPN for Iran
Iran runs some of the world's heaviest internet filtering: DPI, SNI blocking, protocol throttling and periodic shutdowns. TukTukVPN uses VLESS+Reality, which mimics real HTTPS, with AmneziaWG as a masked-WireGuard fallback, switching automatically. We have no server in or near Iran — London is the nearest exit. No VPN guarantees 100%.
- Iran filters with DPI, SNI blocking and protocol throttling — plain WireGuard/OpenVPN are usually detected
- VLESS+Reality makes traffic look like ordinary HTTPS browsing; AmneziaWG masks WireGuard's fingerprint — the app switches automatically
- We have no server in or near Iran — London is the nearest exit, so expect a longer route than a regional server would give
- During Iran's periodic full internet shutdowns, no VPN works — that's the honest limit of the tool
- Iran officially restricts unauthorized VPN use — weigh the legal risk yourself, and test on the free 7-day trial first
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Filtering system | Nationwide filtering — DPI, SNI filtering and protocol throttling, plus a state National Information Network that privileges domestic traffic |
| Commonly blocked services in Iran | YouTube, Facebook, X, Telegram, Instagram, Signal and many foreign news sites (as of mid-2026 — block lists shift) |
| Servers in Iran | None — and none in any neighbouring country. London is the nearest city we run |
| Recommended protocols for Iran | VLESS+Reality (counters DPI/SNI filtering), with AmneziaWG as backup — the app auto-switches |
| Why Reality stands out | It mimics TLS to a real destination, making it hard for DPI to tell apart from normal web traffic |
| Legal status | Iran only permits state-approved VPNs; using or selling unauthorized ones is officially restricted — a real legal risk to weigh |
| Internet shutdowns | Iran has imposed near-total internet shutdowns during unrest (e.g. 2019, 2022) — no VPN works through a full blackout |
| Local term for VPNs | Iranians call anti-filtering tools فیلترشکن ("filter-breaker") |
| Supported protocols | VLESS+Reality, Hysteria2, WireGuard/AmneziaWG (auto-switching) |
| All server cities | Singapore, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Bangkok, London |
| Devices per account | 5 devices (monthly) / 10 devices (yearly and 2-year) |
| Bandwidth | Unlimited on every plan |
| Free trial | 7 days, no card required (50GB, up to 2 devices) |
| Payment methods | PromptPay, credit/debit card, TrueMoney, crypto (via BTCPay) |
| Guarantee | 30-day money-back |
| Logging policy | No-logs stance (our policy — not yet verified by a third party) |
| In-app modes | Gaming / Streaming / Privacy / Access |
Why ordinary VPNs fail in Iran
Iran's filtering is nationwide and layered. Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) examines the shape of traffic, SNI filtering kills connections based on the domain name in the TLS handshake, and entire protocols get throttled or dropped — plain WireGuard and OpenVPN carry clear fingerprints and are routinely detected. On top of that, the state's National Information Network privileges domestic traffic, so international connections are often deliberately slow even before a VPN enters the picture.
That's why connecting from Iran depends on disguise, not just encryption. Traffic that merely looks encrypted gets classified and cut; traffic that looks like ordinary internet use has a chance.
How Reality and AmneziaWG help
VLESS+Reality is designed to make traffic look like an HTTPS/TLS connection to a real website, so DPI and SNI-based filters struggle to tell it apart from normal browsing. It's no accident that VLESS-based tools are among the most widely used filter-breakers (فیلترشکن) inside Iran — the mechanism targets exactly what Iran's filter inspects.
AmneziaWG is a WireGuard variant with added obfuscation that hides the easily fingerprinted handshake of stock WireGuard. It serves as the fallback when Reality runs into trouble — the app switches between them automatically, so there's no manual configuration to get right under pressure.
To say it plainly: no VPN can guarantee 100% connectivity in Iran. Filtering tightens around protests and political events, and during a full internet shutdown nothing gets through — not us, not anyone. Our approach is to maximize your odds with multiple obfuscated protocols, not to overpromise.
No server in or near Iran — the honest trade-off
We run five cities: Singapore, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Bangkok and London. None of them is in Iran or a neighbouring country — London is the nearest exit, so your route will be longer than an in-region server would give. We won't invent latency numbers to dress that up. The free 7-day trial (50GB, up to 2 devices, no card required) exists so you can test real-world stability from your own network and judge for yourself.
The law and your safety come first
Iran officially permits only state-approved VPNs, and using or distributing unauthorized ones is restricted, with enforcement that varies over time. That is a real legal risk, and only you can weigh it — we won't pretend otherwise.
Practically: sign up and install the app while you still have an open connection, because VPN websites and app stores are frequently blocked inside Iran. Your account and billing live on the web; connecting happens in the app. We hold a no-logs stance — it's our policy, not yet verified by a third party, and we'd rather tell you that straight than borrow trust we haven't earned.
Frequently asked questions
Does TukTukVPN work in Iran?
Our obfuscated protocols (VLESS+Reality, AmneziaWG) target exactly the DPI and SNI filtering Iran uses, which meaningfully improves the odds of connecting. But we'll say it straight: no VPN can guarantee 100% in Iran, because the filtering keeps adapting and tightens during unrest. Test with the free 7-day trial first.
Do you have servers in or near Iran?
No — we have no server in Iran or in any neighbouring country. The nearest city in our network is London, so expect a longer route than a regional exit would give. We'd rather state that than hide it.
Is using a VPN legal in Iran?
Iran only permits state-approved VPNs, and unauthorized VPN use is officially restricted. Enforcement varies, but the legal risk is real and it's yours to weigh. We can explain the technology honestly; we can't make that decision for you.
What does فیلترشکن mean?
فیلترشکن (filter-shekan) is Persian for "filter-breaker" — the everyday word Iranians use for VPNs and anti-censorship tools. TukTukVPN's website is also available in Persian.
Will a VPN work during an internet shutdown in Iran?
No. During a near-total shutdown, like those Iran imposed in 2019 and 2022, international connectivity itself is cut — a VPN rides on the internet, so it goes down with it. Anyone claiming otherwise is overselling.
Which protocol should I use in Iran?
Let the app choose automatically: VLESS+Reality is the primary pick on heavily filtered networks, with AmneziaWG as the masked-WireGuard fallback. Manual configuration isn't needed.
Ready to try it yourself?
Free 7-day trial, no card — 50GB / 2 devices, every protocol included.