Which Forex brokers work with the national internet in Iran?

In recent years, and especially in the past few months, one of the most critical challenges Iranian traders have faced in the Forex market is the issue of stable access to brokers and trading platforms during periods of national internet shutdowns or network disruptions. The frequent need to change IPs, slow connections, and the risk of disconnection in the middle of a trade can lead to irreversible financial losses. Given the state of the internet at the time of writing this article, knowing the best broker with national internet compatibility that allows for uninterrupted activity under any conditions has become an essential requirement for survival in the Forex market. In this article, we will provide a detailed review of solutions for trading with the national internet and introduce a list of active brokers.

 

How to Trade with National Internet in Forex

Trading with the national internet or trading without the need to change IPs is mainly relevant when access to the global internet is cut off or significantly disrupted. In such circumstances, only those Forex brokers whose infrastructure is connected via intermediary servers or other methods to exchange data with Iran's internal network remain accessible.

From a technical perspective, these brokers facilitate connectivity by setting up relay servers and dedicated proxies that exchange data with Iran's internal network. These brokerages typically assign dedicated domains (such as dynamic, non-filtered domains) for user panels and direct numerical IPs for MetaTrader servers.

To utilize this feature during network disruptions, traders should enter the numerical and direct IP of the server, provided by the broker's support, into the server field in platforms like MetaTrader 5 or MetaTrader 4 instead of entering the text-based server name. This bypasses the network routing (DNS) process and minimizes trading ping during disruptions.

 

Solutions for Accessing Brokers During National Internet Conditions

In conditions where the international network is restricted, professional traders use several backup layers to maintain their connection. Each of these solutions can help stabilize a trader's operations during a crisis, which we will address below.

 

Using a VPS (Virtual Private Server)

In this method, the trader uses a VPS located inside Iran that is connected to the global internet or configured via tunneling, keeping their trading platform abroad always running and connected so that domestic and national internet fluctuations do not affect their portfolio.

 

Using WebTrader

Another solution is using the web-based version of the trading platform. Brokers that provide stable services during national internet restrictions upload their WebTrader code onto dynamic, non-filtered domains so that the browsers of users inside Iran can quickly connect to the platform and manage open trades without the need for intermediary software or IP-changing tools.

 

Using Dedicated Broker Links and IPs

Some brokerages compatible with the Iranian market (such as AET Markets) have matched intermediary servers that exchange data with the internal Iranian network during network disruptions. In this case, the broker itself handles the data tunneling infrastructure and enables trading without disconnection by providing dedicated connection links for MetaTrader 5 or the user panel.

 

IP Settings in MetaTrader

One of the most practical technical solutions is entering the direct IP address of the Forex broker's server into MetaTrader. This prevents the software from needing to pass through global DNS services and allows a direct connection to the destination, which is highly efficient when the internet is nationalized.

 

Is VPN Safe for Traders?

Although some traders are accustomed to using anti-filtering tools, using a VPN is inherently considered a high-risk tool for sensitive Forex activities. From an operational and executive perspective, for swing and day traders, a sudden VPN disconnection can lead to a loss of control over trades during critical and volatile moments in the market. Furthermore, using a VPN may cause latency in order execution, which can be detrimental in trades like scalping. Additionally, some international brokers consider the use of VPNs with variable IPs to be against their policies, which may lead to account blocking or delays in withdrawals. Therefore, one must always be mindful of these issues when using a VPN.

 

Are Brokers That Don't Need a VPN Enough?

The answer to this question requires a realistic assessment of the limitations. Although Forex brokers with national internet compatibility provide a layer of operational security, trading in Forex with domestic internet still faces challenges. For example, during a complete international internet blackout, real-time prices might reach the trader with a delay, which challenges the analyses and strategies of the Iranian trader. Furthermore, using auxiliary tools like TradingView or reputable economic calendars is usually not easy on the national internet. Therefore, although the connection to the broker is maintained, the trader may be deprived of fundamental market data.

 

List of Active Foreign Brokers with National Internet in Iran

Based on research and user reports, a number of foreign brokers have managed to optimize their infrastructure for Iranian users under internet blackout conditions. Below, we introduce a list of reputable brokers with national internet compatibility that have demonstrated stability:

 

ePlanet Broker

This broker has had acceptable performance during internet restrictions. According to reports, server stability and connection speed at ePlanet are rated as high, and it has provided alternative addresses for Iranians to access its services. Additionally, through the broker's WebTrader, one can also access MetaTrader.

 

Aron Groups Broker

Aron Groups broker also provided its domain at the time of internet nationalization at the address https://aronsos.co/

It also became possible to trade with WebTrader and use the desktop version of MetaTrader 5 of Aron Groups.

 

Alpari Broker

Alpari has tried to maintain communication with its clients by providing a non-filtered address and support via the domestic messaging app Bale. The non-filtered domain introduced is at https://trade.alparitrading.org/. However, it has been reported that the broker's site may open with a delay during peak disruptions.

 

Wingo Markets Broker

Wingo Markets made its Iran domain available at the address https://ir.wingomarkets.com/ during internet blackouts. Additionally, the broker's local Iranian phone number was provided to users for support and trade management. This feature has made traders feel more secure during complete internet blackouts.

 

XChief Broker

XChief also provided access during the national internet period by providing the address https://www.xchief.trade/. Furthermore, by providing specific settings for MetaTrader, it has enabled connection to trading servers without the need for a VPN.

 

AMarkets Broker

AMarkets users can connect to MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 servers by manually entering IPs. AMarkets also provides a phone number to its users for managing trades. Our investigation shows that this broker has not provided a specific domain for the national internet.

 

Oppo Finance Broker

Oppo Finance has also enabled connection to its desktop version of MetaTrader 5. Additionally, this broker has provided an address, https://opo.finance/, during the national internet period so that users can easily access the broker's features in Persian.