Linode doesn't have Iran country calling code

Iran's country calling code : +98

I believe that US law forbids Linode (a US company) from doing business with persons and/or companies in Iran.

https://ussanctions.com/2012/01/15/doing-business-with-iran-limitations-and-permissions/

-- sw

Hello, so there is no way to fix this?
Can I give an email instead of a phone number to Linode?

What @stevewi said is correct. As a US company, we must follow US laws. Because of that, we are unable to do business with individuals or businesses located in countries which US law prohibits.

More information on which countries this currently includes, please refer to the following page:
Office of Foreign Assets Control - Sanctions Programs and Information | U.S. Department of the Treasury

@Arian --

Linode has several competitors in the EU. These companies would not be bound by US laws. Of course, they are going to be bound by local laws and EU policies. You're going to have to assess those restrictions by yourself.

A quick survey indicates that none of them are very price-competitive with Linode but that's how the global economy works. I also can't comment on the level of support they give their customers (and how much, if anything, such support costs).

Here are a few I found in my cursory search:

• https://www.vpsserver.com (located in London, UK)
• https://dutchis.net (located in Amsterdam, Netherlands)
• https://www.cheapvpsfrance.com (located in Paris, France?)

While I really hate to say this (as a loyal Linode customer for 10 years), I suggest you contact one of them (or one of their competitors).

All of these companies will undoubtedly serve the global market using datacenters located in the US. Just to be safe, you probably don't want to operate your VPS in a US location.

The US government has a pretty unforgiving attitude toward Iran. While that's regrettable, it is what it is and it's not likely to change anytime soon. I certainly wouldn't be holding my breath waiting for it…

I hope this helps…

-- sw