FAQs

How Do I Fix My VPN Not Working in Turkey?

If your VPN isn’t working in Turkey, it’s likely because the VPN has been detected and blocked by government firewalls.

In our experience, we found that often the only way to fix this is to upgrade to a VPN that works reliably in Turkey.

Otherwise, you can try switching to a different server, ensure obfuscation is enabled, or contact the VPN’s customer support team.

Which VPN Works in Turkey?

Our latest tests confirm that Astrill VPN, PrivateVPN, and Windscribe all work reliably in Turkey.

They all have obfuscation technology, AES-256 encryption, fast speeds, and private logging policies.

Which Free VPN Has a Server in Turkey?

There are currently no free VPNs with a Turkey server. Windscribe Free used to be the only safe free VPN with a server in Turkey (Istanbul), but it removed it in 2024.

Is It Safe to Post Online in Turkey?

There are often legal punishments for controversial social media posts in Turkey.

This doesn’t mean you can’t post holiday pictures on Instagram, but if you want to organize politically, then online anonymity is crucial.

A VPN will keep your activity hidden from your ISP, but this won’t matter if you are posting on a Twitter account under your own name.

If you want to be completely anonymous online, you need to use Tor or a good VPN and avoid anything that might expose your identity.

Can I Use Tor in Turkey?

Tor was banned in Turkey in 2016. The Turkish government is able to identify traffic routed through the Tor network and block it. However, it is still possible to use Tor in Turkey. You will need to make use of something called a “bridge.”

A bridge allows you to connect to the Tor network without your ISP or government knowing what you are doing. This will only work if your government or ISP does not know the server you are connecting to is a bridge into the Tor network.

Tor is an alternative to a VPN if you need complete anonymity online. However, it comes with serious risks: your identity will be hidden, but your activity will be exposed on the Tor network.

Generally, we recommend using a VPN if your main aim is to circumvent censorship.