How to Set Up a Signal Proxy Server
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:
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https://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: Permanent Record – Edward Snowden
https://amzn.to/305negc No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State – Glenn Greenwald
https://amzn.to/2UQmJ4m What has the government done to our money – Rothbard https://amzn.to/2KMzmcu Extreme Privacy – Michael Bazzel (The best privacy book I’ve ever read)
https://amzn.to/3BLZ1gq Naomi’s Privacy Bag: some of my favorite products to help protect your privacy! Use the Brave browser! https://brave.com/nao076 USB-C to ethernet adapter:
https://amzn.to/2lOVBoy Faraday bag (signal stopping, to protect your fob, credit card, computer, and phone)
https://amzn.to/3DjIvCP Data Blocker (if you’re charging your phone in an unknown port, use this so that no data is transferred)
https://amzn.to/2SVh0J2 Computer privacy screen (use your computer in public? Keep your information safe! Choose the size right for your computer)
https://amzn.to/3F816Sn Phone privacy screen (don’t let people in public see your private data, choose the size for your phone)
https://amzn.to/3wNtYwb Camera cover (for computers and phones, so no one can access your camera without you knowing)
https://amzn.to/2Mt7Hic Privacy Tip: Turn off your wifi and bluetooth when you’re not using them!!!
