

After the internet played an important role in the opposition movement that followed the disputed presidential election of June 12, 2009, the Iranian authorities waged an active campaign against internet freedom, employing extensive and sophisticated methods of control that went well beyond simple content filtering. Over the past three years, the balance has markedly shifted towards the latter, as the leadership has decisively chosen political control over the benefits of a more open society. The Iranian regime has long had an ambivalent relationship with the internet, viewing it alternately as a catalyst for economic development or as an invading force that threatens the Islamic state's strict social, religious, and political values. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Step 7: If you are still having issues after performing all the steps here, please contact us! We will be happy to help as soon as possible.Freedom House, Freedom on the Net 2012 - Iran, 25 September 2012, available at: We will need to help recover the forgotten password here. Step 6: If VPN is disabled and you are still unable to log in, it might be because of forgetting the password. Some sites may restrict access for certain countries or IP addresses, so they can prevent users from streaming and downloading content that is not allowed in their region. Step 5: Remember to turn off your Virtual Private Network before you do anything else. Clear instructions on how to do this in Chrome or Firefox are included (links provided). Step 4: If the steps above haven't worked for you, try clearing your browser's cache and cookies. If you can see the password, use it if no one else is around because people might be watching over your shoulder and trying to steal your passwords. Step 2: Type your AmazonSecure login correctly. If there are any issues with the connection, try checking your router and restarting it before proceeding further.

Step 1: Ensure you have a good internet connection. If you are having problems with your account, there is an easy troubleshooting guide to help fix the issue.
