Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The internet is often controlled and censored in times of civil unrest. Governments can block certain services, like access to websites or apps, or they can even shut off the internet entirely.
That’s exactly what’s going on in Iran at the moment. The government has partially shut down the internet as a result of protests, and they have also blocked access to the secure and private messaging app, Signal.
There are ways we can help: Set up a proxy signal server that Iranians can connect to, allowing them to communicate privately and securely during a hostile situation.
00:00 Introduction
00:57 What is a Proxy Server?
02:17 Rent a Cloud Server, and set up SSH Keys
05:26 Setting up the Signal Proxy Server
06:23 Pointing Your Domain to Your Cloud Server's IP Address
07:22 Running the Signal Proxy Server
07:50 How to Connect Your Signal App to A Proxy Server
Signal's Instructions:
signal.org/blog/run-a-proxy
Note: To connect to a signal proxy:
On iOS: Privacy -- Advanced -- Proxy, and type in the URL (eg www.freeiran.xyz)
On Android: Data & Storage -- scroll to the very bottom -- Use proxy, and type in the URL (eg www.freeiran.xyz)
NOTE: There was a mistake in the video -- If you go to connect to a proxy server MANUALLY, the URL you type in does NOT have the format https://signal.tube/#theirdomain.com. Just type in the exact URL, eg yourdomain.com
Please contact us at nbtv.media/contact for possible signal proxy addresses you can use.
Digital Ocean:
digitalocean.com
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Watch this video on Odysee!
open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Signal-Proxy-Server:e
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Here are a bunch of products I like and use. Using these links helps support the channel and future videos!
Recommended Books:
Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - Naomi Brockwell
amzn.to/3WDSfku
Permanent Record - Edward Snowden
amzn.to/305negc
What has the government done to our money - Rothbard
amzn.to/2KMzmcu
Extreme Privacy - Michael Bazzel (The best privacy book I've ever read)
amzn.to/4jrseiS
Digital version: inteltechniques.com/book7.html (non affiliate link)
No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State - Glenn Greenwald
amzn.to/2UQmJ4m
Some of my favorite products to help protect your privacy!
Brave browser: brave.com/nao076
Faraday bag (signal stopping, to protect your fob, credit card, computer, and phone)
amzn.to/3z02UiF
Data Blocker (if you're charging your phone in an unknown port, use this so that no data is transferred)
amzn.to/2SVh0J2
Camera tape (electrical tape is the best tape for covering phone and computer cameras)
amzn.to/3Xn8xBn
USB-C to ethernet adapter:
amzn.to/2lOVBoy
Privacy Screens (use your phone and computer in public? Keep your information safe!)
Computer: (Search for the size right for your computer)
MacBook Air 13" amzn.to/3VQvpZ7
HP/Dell/Acer/Asus/Lenovo 15.6" amzn.to/3KK1Oda
Lenovo Thinkpad/HP Elitebook/Dell 14" amzn.to/4enT2zq
Phone: (Search for the size for your phone, decide whether you want glass or plastic!)
Galaxy s24 - amzn.to/3VGgb8H
iPhone 15 - amzn.to/45vCd1h
Pixel 8 - amzn.to/3KFDuJF
The internet is often controlled and censored in times of civil unrest. Governments can block certain services, like access to websites or apps, or they can even shut off the internet entirely.
That’s exactly what’s going on in Iran at the moment. The government has partially shut down the internet as a result of protests, and they have also blocked access to the secure and private messaging app, Signal.
There are ways we can help: Set up a proxy signal server that Iranians can connect to, allowing them to communicate privately and securely during a hostile situation.
00:00 Introduction
00:57 What is a Proxy Server?
02:17 Rent a Cloud Server, and set up SSH Keys
05:26 Setting up the Signal Proxy Server
06:23 Pointing Your Domain to Your Cloud Server's IP Address
07:22 Running the Signal Proxy Server
07:50 How to Connect Your Signal App to A Proxy Server
Signal's Instructions:
signal.org/blog/run-a-proxy
Note: To connect to a signal proxy:
On iOS: Privacy -- Advanced -- Proxy, and type in the URL (eg www.freeiran.xyz)
On Android: Data & Storage -- scroll to the very bottom -- Use proxy, and type in the URL (eg www.freeiran.xyz)
NOTE: There was a mistake in the video -- If you go to connect to a proxy server MANUALLY, the URL you type in does NOT have the format https://signal.tube/#theirdomain.com. Just type in the exact URL, eg yourdomain.com
Please contact us at nbtv.media/contact for possible signal proxy addresses you can use.
Digital Ocean:
digitalocean.com
Brought to you by NBTV members: Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval, and Naomi Brockwell
To support NBTV, visit:
https://www.nbtv.media/support
(tax-deductible in the US)
Visit our shop!
https://Shop.NBTV.media
Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:
amzn.to/3WDSfku
Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.
Visit the NBTV website:
https://nbtv.media
Watch this video on Odysee!
open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Signal-Proxy-Server:e
________________________________________________________________________
Here are a bunch of products I like and use. Using these links helps support the channel and future videos!
Recommended Books:
Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - Naomi Brockwell
amzn.to/3WDSfku
Permanent Record - Edward Snowden
amzn.to/305negc
What has the government done to our money - Rothbard
amzn.to/2KMzmcu
Extreme Privacy - Michael Bazzel (The best privacy book I've ever read)
amzn.to/4jrseiS
Digital version: inteltechniques.com/book7.html (non affiliate link)
No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State - Glenn Greenwald
amzn.to/2UQmJ4m
Some of my favorite products to help protect your privacy!
Brave browser: brave.com/nao076
Faraday bag (signal stopping, to protect your fob, credit card, computer, and phone)
amzn.to/3z02UiF
Data Blocker (if you're charging your phone in an unknown port, use this so that no data is transferred)
amzn.to/2SVh0J2
Camera tape (electrical tape is the best tape for covering phone and computer cameras)
amzn.to/3Xn8xBn
USB-C to ethernet adapter:
amzn.to/2lOVBoy
Privacy Screens (use your phone and computer in public? Keep your information safe!)
Computer: (Search for the size right for your computer)
MacBook Air 13" amzn.to/3VQvpZ7
HP/Dell/Acer/Asus/Lenovo 15.6" amzn.to/3KK1Oda
Lenovo Thinkpad/HP Elitebook/Dell 14" amzn.to/4enT2zq
Phone: (Search for the size for your phone, decide whether you want glass or plastic!)
Galaxy s24 - amzn.to/3VGgb8H
iPhone 15 - amzn.to/45vCd1h
Pixel 8 - amzn.to/3KFDuJF
