The original post: /r/vpn by /u/New-Interaction1893 on 2024-12-02 12:10:12.

I'm a noob in things like VPNs, avoid geo blocking and protect my online datas.

Now I see there are dozens of them. Some free, some relatively cheap, some very expensive.

I'm trying to choose a VPN that allows me to connect to a geo blocked japan site with a decent speed from Europe.

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Savorish on 2024-12-02 00:12:54.

I recently upgraded to the netgear nighthawk rs700 for better speed. however i would like to set up a home network VPN for any device that connects (consoles, phones, pc’s) i purchased a service (can’t type it out for whatever reason) but i can’t seem to figure out how to set up a home network VPN through the Admin panel. does this router just not support it? researching has gotten me nowhere.

i have a photo of the router and also enabled VPN service on the admin page. even copy and pasted the config into my OpenVPN folder and renamed the connection in the control panel.

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Pitiful-Chocolate-23 on 2024-12-01 23:29:32.

Cut the cord.. 60 year old who try’s to keep up with technology.. how do you get VPN and be able to stream live streams of sports?

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Substantial-Dust5513 on 2024-12-01 22:07:02.

(This has been reposted due to me deleting this by accident).

When I check out Reddit, I notice a lot of folks think VPNs are a magic shield against all malware, public Wi-Fi risks, and that they guarantee total anonymity. I just want to clarify that this isn’t entirely accurate. With my background in cybersecurity, I can tell you that whether or not a VPN is effective really depends on your specific threat model and personal preferences.

A VPN is ideal for people who want to access content that is blocked in their country, download torrents, hide their IP address, or keep their online activities private from their internet provider.

VPNs suggest that you are at risk on public networks, and this might have been true years ago. Today, most of our internet traffic is secured with TLS or HTTPS, which is used by many websites and apps. This means that while your Internet Service Provider or the public network owner can see the sites you visit, they cannot see your activities on those sites, like logging into your bank account. A VPN provides extra security by encrypting HTTP sites, but honestly, how often do you visit an HTTP site or enter personal information on one?

VPN companies often claim they can keep your data and browsing private from your ISP and the government. However, when you use a commercial VPN, you are shifting your trust from your ISP to the VPN provider. Personally, I would prefer to trust a smaller British ISP, which is regulated by the government regarding privacy, rather than a large tech VPN company that might log my data. Some may argue that VPNs offer no-log encryption but there is no guarantee of that claim, even with audits. Just look at their privacy policy; it reveals a lot. There is no way to be completely private online, and sadly, in today’s digital world, you have to place your trust in someone. Oh, that's also a message to tell you not to do anything illegal online when using a VPN.

Some VPNs can help block ads and protect against malware, but that's not their main job. If you want to avoid annoying ads and malware, consider getting antivirus software and an ad-blocking extension. For general hacking threats, no product, including VPNs, can fully guarantee your safety. It's important to use common sense: create strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, limit personal info sharing, and avoid clicking on links or files from unknown sources. Interestingly, 81% of hacks happen due to weak passwords, so using a password manager can help keep you safe.

Some of you might be at a greater risk of being attacked, and I understand that. However, if you really care about your privacy, using a commercial VPN shouldn't be your main focus. You can consider other options like avoiding public networks, using your own hotspot, trying Tor, using decentralized VPNs, or even setting up your own VPN server for better privacy and anonymity.

I welcome everyone to share their opinions on this topic, and I don't consider myself overly concerned about privacy. If you choose to use a VPN, that's completely fine, but make sure that paying for a commercial VPN is worth it for you.

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Strong-Capital-2949 on 2024-12-01 20:42:20.

I've been trying to set up a VPN on my router. I don't know what I'm doing and I'm sick to the back teeth of buying routers that aren't compatible.

It seems that even if a router (tp-link AX3000) has 'VPN' on the front of the box it doesn't mean that it is compatible with my VPN provider. Can anyone advise me on exactly what it is I need?

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/F0RNIT_S0ME_F0RNUS on 2024-12-01 20:33:19.

Hey I was wondering if any of you guys use vpns to get subscriptions such as spotify premium or yt premium for cheaper? Both subscriptions are around $1 a month in NIgeria, but when I use a vpn to connect to Nigeria to get the subscription for cheap, my card declines. Was wondering if anybody could guide me with this?

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/FalseBackground5435 on 2024-12-01 14:57:05.

I'm new to vpns and wanted to know if using a vpn while on cel deta will charge me extra as if I used the Sim card cell data in another country

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/son-goku321 on 2024-12-01 14:47:43.

Hello everyone!

What's the best (free) VPN out there?

I'm seeking a well known and popular option that has been around for some time, something I can truly trust

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Anarch_Stirner on 2024-12-01 09:36:53.

Hello, I've been using Panda Dome for 2 years now. It's great. Recently, I started using a new computer with Windows 11. Last few days, it's saying, "VPN connection can't be established" on my laptop. What could be the issue?

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/RalphTheManYT on 2024-12-01 09:05:38.

When wull it come back to normal? The thought that this might be permanent scares me....

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/SooSchwifty88 on 2024-12-01 05:36:10.

After subscribing to a VPN service and committing for a year long subscription I found out the nighthawk model will not support it unless the router has dumaOS ( my model does in fact not have it). I'm curious if there's a way around this or some sort of bypass device I can use to begin securing my WiFi network. Thanks in advance ladies and gentlemen. -E.R.

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Pristine_Shoe_1805 on 2024-11-30 23:20:28.

I think there is/was spyware (keylogger? screenlogger? & maybe some conversations are/were being listened to?) on my personal Mac and Android (and maybe a tracker on my car)? The person did have physical access to my devices, router, and home, and I used their hotspot.

If logging technology is on a device, does the encrypted tunnel of a VPN prevent them from getting back into my devices or is access done differently once that software is on the device?

This isn’t the forum for all of the details—just understanding if the VPN can or is doing anything to mitigate access to my electronic life in the case of key/screen loggers/trackers? I currently don’t have mine on a selected configuration. You might tell me this is better asked in a spyware subreddit.

^ the basics. likely at tl;dr from here. you can stop, now.

but for those who need/want more, here are some details

That person’s access might have ended at some point during this process, if it existed. But I feel like I’m still being watched; although, I have not had experiences this week to suggest that is true. I think that’s part of the point—the mind game of messing with someone’s head.

1. [Transferred everything from my Android to a refurbished Android purchased through my wireless provider (bc wouldn’t charge).
2. Tightened browser security & stopped almost all uses of bluetooth
3. Realize that I shouldn’t have transferred contents to new phone: Got a brand new phone through my provider.
4. (The person moved out of state, so has no more physical or proximal access; although, they stayed at my house, so who knows what is here.)
5. Got a new router.
6. Wireless phone provider: I’ve had 3 primarily unexplained data spikes over the last year (up to 3x my regular usage).
7. Worried I still transferred spyware or accepted files with steganography [person sends lots of files]), so I got a new SIM card from my wireless provider (for the already new phone the person had no physical or proximal access to).
8. Tightened browser and phone security even more.
9. The next day, things on my phone and computer rearranged (yes on phone, less confident about computer)
10. Changed passwords on my 3 gmail accounts (different but each containing a core phrase). About 2 hours later the person came to a Zoom meeting and subtly used the core passphrase to describe someone. Told the person, without acknowledging that, I thought I was hacked. The person said that’s next level. About a week later I said, “I didn’t tell you that when I want into the security office they had my whole account and activity displayed on a large screen.”
11. Traded my older Macbook (wiped) for a new one.]
12. Got the recommended (by a vice president of information security at work) VPN. Opened a new email account that also has a password manager. Am slowly setting up alias emails for all of my accounts.
13. (Am determining how to exit the work project. That person is remaining remote and hinted at looking for another job, so hopefully this is over?)

Thanks.

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/cornelli00 on 2024-11-30 20:40:01.

I've been torrenting on my WiFi using a private VPN but have gotten email notices from Lumen stating my IP was reported for violating DMCA from downloading , and repeated violations would result in termination. I thought that by using a private VPN - connected thru Singapore to the Netherlands - my ISP shouldn't be able to tell. I'm obviously doing something wrong, can someone please help me out? Thx!

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Extreme-Specialist69 on 2024-11-30 19:49:19.

I do not know what I have done, but every time I turn on the VPN and go do an activity which requires internet (web, Spotify etc) the internet shuts off. Like completely dies.

I really need help, I am not the smartest with technology, but I feel this came out of nowhere! I need help bad, and if you provide it I’ll be extremely grateful.

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Busy-Imagination-256 on 2024-11-30 19:12:58.

So I’m aware that Albania does have ads on YouTube and that you can relocate for different movie/tv shows. But what other fun uses are great for VPN.

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/AppropriatePackage55 on 2024-11-30 17:54:54.

I just subbed to a VPN last month for other things, but I realized, does this gives me extra protection to use public wifis? (The one from cafes and not just from a random stranger) and whats really the danger of connecting to public wifis if I don't have VPN? (I use to do this and so far nothing bad happened but maybe VPN would keep me safer)

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/CheetahGloomy4700 on 2024-11-30 13:33:34.

So, never thought I would ask this, and didn't really have much idea of what is a VPN, so forgive the noob question.

But recently my company transferred me to Hong Kong, and I am realising a VPN is essential to what I consider normal activities. So can a VPN make my computer look like it's located somewhere else, depending on the country of my choice?

As in, may I get a public IP address belonging to north America while sitting in Hong Kong, so that openAI contents and other stuff are not blocked?

Also, I do a lot of crypto trading, and leaking my private keys (from my Trezor) is one of my biggest fears. Can a malicious VPN proprietor do that if they want?

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/bszinga on 2024-11-29 10:53:08.

Is it possible to have a VPN that’s not detectable by restrictive Government?

I have friends in a 3rd World country with extremely limited internet access. All social media and even email is blocked making communication virtually impossible. It used to be possible to bypass this with VPN but now that has stopped working too.

I would like to help my friends out if possible. I setup an openVPN but they can’t connect (I tried and it works with friends in other countries) so it seems they also block the VPN protocols not just the IP addresses.

Is they’re a hidden way of doing this? I read about the possibility of using SSH Tunnels with a proxy server but not quite sure how to set it up and if it would work as expected.

My friends use their mobile phones to connect to the internet and I could host a cloud server or on my home PC to give them internet access.

I’m tech savvy enough to follow tutorials but don’t truly understand everything in depth which is why I would very much appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction.

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Pitiful-Chocolate-23 on 2024-11-28 18:06:18.

Absolutely new to this, I cut the cord, but if I get a vpn with a server in NY( I’m in SC) will I be able to get local sports thru either Hulu or YouTube tv?

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Nando03 on 2024-11-28 10:30:45.

Hello everyone,

I am setting up a Windows Server 2019 VPN using the IKEv2 protocol. The authentication method is configured with a RADIUS client, and everything works fine for my Windows users—they can connect to the VPN without any issues.

However, I am facing problems with Apple devices connecting to the VPN.

What I've Tested:

1. Tried different username formats, including domain and non-domain examples, such as:
   • [email protected]
   • john.doe
   • Various combinations in the VPN settings.
2. Ensured passwords do not contain special characters such as .-/\_.
3. Confirmed that my Windows PC can connect to the VPN when using a hotspot from an Apple device.
4. Imported the certificate into the Apple device, but it still shows as "Not Trusted."
5. Tested using hotspot so not to mess with subnets "192.168.1.xxx"

I would appreciate any guidance or solutions to resolve this issue and enable Apple devices to connect successfully to the VPN.

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The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Worried-Chip-6441 on 2024-11-28 01:02:26.

I'm just starting out with torrenting. My intention is to download only those movies/tv shows that I own the physical disk for, and usually only when my disk is too scratched to play well.

I've created a Linux VM using Hyper-V on my Windows 11 computer. On the VM, I've installed a VPN and enabled the advanced kill switch that only allows internet on the VM traffic if the VPN is connected.

The virtual switch that the VM is using is set up as external and I've set my Unifi router to forward the necessary port to the VM.

With all that said, the DPI that I have enabled on my USG is showing a bunch of torrent traffic. I'm super confused. I've confirmed that the VM has NO internet when not connected. I can't even ping a website. How is Unifi spotting torrent traffic? Does that mean that my ISP can spot torrent traffic?

I have NOT bound the interface in qBittorrent to the VPN interface (it's still set on any interface), however, my understanding is that the binding only matters if there is a chance that I could open the application before I enable my VPN connection. The advanced kill switch in the VPN application makes that impossible.

Because I'm only downloading content that I own, I feel confident that I'm well within the parameters of "fair use" (USA-based). Still, I don't want to be pestered by my ISP.

What am I missing here (I've checked for leaks...none detected)? Why can the DPI on my Unifi router see this traffic? Should I be concerned?

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The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Tricky-Difference498 on 2024-11-27 19:50:27.

Hello,

 I live in China where the use of VPN is mandatory if you want to access YouTube or any western site...

I have an Apple TV that I wish to connect to Internet but I need a router (or any other device) that has an integrated programmable VPN, accepting OpenVPN for which I have already a subscription. The setup of the VPN should be friendly as I am not mastering this technique :(

As I don't need the WiFi function, it is therefore not essential and should be able to disable. Ideally I would like to remove the antennas for storage purpose.

I was checking the Routeur WiFi AX 3000

Thanks for helping me doing the right choice

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/ECrispy on 2024-11-27 19:12:28.

If a site can detect I'm using a vpn, it sort of defeats the whole point right? I don't know how much this changes based on the vpn you use but its concerning.

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/Hellothere_1 on 2024-11-27 10:05:09.

My company uses a VPN for home office. We're obviously only supposed to use it for work related things.

Usually I don't have any problem with this. I always leave the VPN connection window open to remind myself to log out after I finished work. However, I've had a few cases where I shut down my PC after work without disabling the VPN, or had a crash, or Windows Update decided to restart my PC, and I didn't realize I was still logged into the the VPN because my OS "helpfully" decided to reestablish the connection on its own once I turned the PC back on.

Is there any way to disable this behavior, so even if the VPN was on when I shut off the system, after a restart I always need to manually connect to it to get back in?

The original post: /r/vpn by /u/stormy_kaktus on 2024-11-27 04:10:27.

I got banned from somewhere for ban evasion, but they have no rules prohibiting making a new account but i got banned for evading a ban. So I was wondering if this is the only way to change my IP address.