Does GreatFireVPN work in China?

Yes, GreatFireVPN is specifically designed to bypass censorship in countries with strict internet restrictions, including China. We've been fighting the Great Firewall since 2011, using multiple circumvention methods to ensure stable connections.

Does GreatFireVPN work in Russia and Iran?

Yes, GreatFireVPN works in Russia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Myanmar, and other countries with internet censorship. Our app automatically selects the optimal server and connection method to bypass restrictions.

Is GreatFireVPN safe?

GreatFireVPN is developed by GreatFire.org, an anti-censorship organization founded in 2011. We don't log your activity and don't collect personal data. No registration required — you can use the VPN anonymously.

How is GreatFireVPN different from other VPNs?

Unlike commercial VPNs focused on streaming, we specialize in censorship circumvention. We use multiple fallback strategies and over 10 years of experience fighting internet restrictions worldwide.

Is there a free trial?

Yes, we offer 30 days of free access when you first install the app. If you install through a friend's referral link and activate the bonus, you get an extra 10 days. No registration or credit card required — just download and start using the free internet.

How does the referral program work?

Share your unique referral link with friends. When they download, install, and launch the app on a new device, you'll receive an extra 30 days of free access added to your account, and they get an extra 10 days added to their trial. There's no limit to the number of friends you can invite — so you can use GreatFireVPN for free indefinitely!

Which protocols does GreatFireVPN support?

GreatFireVPN supports multiple censorship circumvention protocols: Meek, Webtunnel, V2Ray-Websocket, V2Ray-HTTP, Hysteria2, XRay-XHTTP, and DNSTT. The app automatically selects the best protocol based on your network conditions to ensure a reliable connection.

How many devices can I use simultaneously?

A single GreatFireVPN account supports up to 10 simultaneous devices. You can use the VPN on your phone, tablet, laptop, and more — all under one subscription, at the same time.

What happens during a whitelist-based internet shutdown?

GreatFireVPN is built for the harshest censorship scenarios, including "whitelist" mode, when the authorities allow access only to a limited list of approved sites. Thanks to multiple circumvention methods, the app keeps finding a working connection and opens up the whole internet for you. This applies to Russia.

Can I access banks and government services while the VPN is on?

Yes. GreatFireVPN has a local bypass: government sites, banks and other local services open directly, without the VPN, even while the VPN is on. This way you keep access to local services and to the free internet at the same time. The feature is available in Russia, China, Iran and Turkmenistan.

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Name: GreatFireVPN
Price: 4.99 USD
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Author: GreatFire.org

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Reliability

We use different robust fallback strategies so you don't lose access to the free internet.

smart algorithms

Speed

We automatically connect you to the fastest server for your censorship environment.

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Split-tunneling

Select which apps use the VPN and which connect directly for maximum flexibility.
* Android only

No-logs policy

Your data is yours alone

We don't track your online activities and don't collect personal data. No email required — try GreatFireVPN without registration.

whitelist shutdowns

Bypass whitelist-based shutdowns

Even when the authorities allow access only to an approved "whitelist" of sites, GreatFireVPN keeps working and opens up the whole internet for you.
* Russia only

local bypass

Direct access to local services

Government sites, banks and other local services open directly, without the VPN, even while the VPN is on.
* Available only in Russia, China, Iran and Turkmenistan

Works in countries with heavy censorship

10+ years of experience bypassing internet restrictions worldwide.

China

Defeating the Great Firewall since 2011.

Russia

Bypass Roskomnadzor blocks and access restricted services.

Iran

Helping people to stay in contact with the rest of the world.

Turkmenistan

Works in one of the world's most closed countries.

Myanmar

Access information under military censorship.

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We fight censorship with technology since 2011

We are an anti-censorship organization founded in 2011. Our work began with countering censorship in China — one of the most closed countries in the world. The Chinese authorities recognize the significance of our activities and have made unsuccessful attempts to disrupt them with unprecedented cyberattacks.

Today we use our accumulated experience and implement innovative projects to fight censorship worldwide. Our work has been referenced in hundreds of academic studies, and our data is frequently cited in major news stories. Here are some of our projects.

AppleCensorship

Monitoring and exposing app censorship on major app stores.

GoogleCensorship

Monitoring and exposing app censorship on major app stores.

FreeBrowser

Our censorship-resistant browser for accessing blocked websites.

Blocky

Monitoring website blocking in Mainland China in real-time.

From our users around the world.

At GreatFireVPN, we prioritize your privacy, security and speed. It makes us a trusted choice for secure online access:

I tested on 3 operators (TCI, MCI and Irancell) which makes very heavy censorship on IP ranges and most protocols, it works like a charm.

Mehdi

A very good VPN! It works incredibly well and adapts to the circumstances. Of all of them, I think this one is the best — I only use it!

Aleksandra

For guys going to China it's the best VPN in my opinion, as I've tried over 20 VPNs. Proton is also good, but the server gets crowded — meanwhile GreatFire is an absolute beast. Love it ❤️

Barney

I really like this app because it's the only VPN that works properly in Turkmenistan.

Azym

Good and cool. No ads! Works nicely in Iran. Works great with Irancell, Hamrah-e Aval and home WiFi. You can tunnel only the apps you want, like Psiphon. The fact that there are no ads is great.

Ninja

Thank you, creators, for a wonderful VPN 🥰🥰🥰

Natalya

There are no other VPNs that work properly besides this one.

Kümüș

GreatFireVPN is truly one of the best apps available right now, and I highly recommend downloading it. Thanks to the team ❤️❤️

Tattoo_

On behalf of the Iranian people, thank you very much for your support ❤️

Mobin

Convenient app, all my hope is in it.

Svetla

Very good VPN, works immediately.

Maral

The app is still very good. Please keep it up, and thank you very much.

Hamza

Good, no lag, but you need to find a good server.

Abubakir

Great customer service.

Mek

Great for gaming and web browsing ♥

Mehdi

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Direct access to local services

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Try GreatFireVPN for free

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FAQ

Does GreatFireVPN work in China?

Does GreatFireVPN work in Russia and Iran?

How do I pay from inside Iran?

Is GreatFireVPN safe?

How is GreatFireVPN different from other VPNs?

Is there a free trial?

How does the referral program work?

Which protocols does GreatFireVPN support?

How many devices can I use simultaneously?

What happens during a whitelist-based internet shutdown?

Can I access banks and government services while the VPN is on?

We fight censorship with technology since 2011

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