

Information on how to use VPNs and what to watch out for can be found on dw.com. Virtual Private Networks can be a valuable tool in circumventing censors. Additionally, the DW Russian-language pages have seen a considerable increase in traffic from a broad range of countries that are usually connected to VPN traffic.

IMPORTANT: To make sure the browser works in Russia, open the browser settings and select "Use a bridge" under "Bridges" and request one from .ĭW also uses the censorship bypassing tool Psiphon to enable users to access content from DW and other platforms that would otherwise be blocked in their home markets.Users can download Tor by sending an empty e-mail to They will then receive an automatic response with a download link.While all sites are accessible, only the sites with so-called "onion services" are completely anonymous. Short for "the onion router", Tor ensures anonymity when users are surfing. The Tor BrowserĭW users can download the Tor browser to access the DW website and other online content. To make sure it remains reachable, download an update from Google Play for Android smartphones or in the App Store for Apple devices.

The DW AppĪnyone who has already downloaded the DW App can simply activate the "Proxy" option under "Settings" to gain access to content that would otherwise be blocked. This overview shows which tools are available and provides a quick guide on how to find and use them. In his letter to users on March 4, Director General Peter Limbourg asked DW's audience in Russia to use Internet block bypass tools to access our channels.
