SSH tunnels

SlowDNS accounts

SSH tunnelled through DNS queries (DNSTT). Pick a location below: every server shows live status, ping and free slots.

Valid 3, 7, 14 or 30 days1 server in 1 country1 open nowHow to connect

Locations

Choose your SlowDNS location

Closer usually means faster. Servers refill their free slots at every reset.

1 server

SSH tunnelled through DNS queries with DNSTT. Slower than direct SSH, but it can work where only DNS traffic gets through.

Expect lower speeds than direct SSH: DNS packets are small.
Copy the nameserver and public key exactly; one wrong character breaks the tunnel.
Try a different DNS resolver in the app if the connection stalls.

House rules

Guide

SlowDNS (DNSTT): the apps we recommend and the few steps it takes.

SSH tunnelled through DNS queries with DNSTT. Slower than direct SSH, but it can work where only DNS traffic gets through.

Tips

Expect lower speeds than direct SSH: DNS packets are small.
Copy the nameserver and public key exactly; one wrong character breaks the tunnel.

Live status, ping and remaining slots for every server are on the status page.