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VPN connections keep getting blocked (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 day ago by hellfire103@lemmy.ca to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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So, for privacy and security reasons, I use a VPN. This is normally Mullvad (with DAITA and quantum resistance enabled), but I have ProtonVPN, Windscribe, and Orbot handy in case something doesn't work.

However, lately I've noticed my connections being blocked. This is across three different ISPs: Sky, Virgin, and Wifinity. I have tried all three VPNs and Orbot, and I have tried several protocols (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, Stealth, and of course SOCKS5) to no avail.

The logical solution would be to use a bridge in Orbot, but the button seems to have been removed. Also, by using Orbot, I will not be protected by my DNS.

I am currently using iOS, but my other machines run Linux and I will be getting a GrapheneOS phone in the near future.

Can anyone help?

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[–] IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Blocked?

As in VPN failing to connect?

Or the website you are attempting to visit giving you an error?

Btw, Proton VPN's latest version of the app has "Stealth" mode to attempt to bypass censorship, have you tried that?

The lastest version of Orbot has a line below "Start VPN" that says "Choose how to connect" tap that and choose a bridge.

Also, what country are you in, if you don't mind me asking? (I don't recognize the names of those ISPs)

[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 day ago

VPN failing to connect. Stealth mode didn't work, as described above. I'm in the UK.

Another user provided a working solution:

@hellfire103 I bet it's the DAITA on your Mullvad, choose MultiHop instead with Wireguard, quantum resist. and obfuscation . Then use a Linux set from boot SOCKS5 as you desire. I hope it helps.

However, alternative solutions would be appreciated.