Changing the port/protocol you use to connect to the VPN can increase your performance in some cases or unblock the connection if a certain port/protocol combination is blocked. You may need to try multiple combinations to find the ideal setup for your connection.
Different combinations are available for different VPN protocols:
OpenVPN: UDP:53, UDP:80, UDP:123, UDP:443, UDP:1194, UDP:2049, UDP:2050, TCP:80, TCP:443, TCP:1194, TCP:1443, TCP:2049, TCP:2050, TCP:30587, TCP:41893, TCP:48574, TCP:58237, and any UDP or TCP port within the 5500-19999, 30000-65000 range.
WireGuard: UDP:53, UDP:80, UDP:123, UDP:443, UDP:500, UDP:1194, UDP:2049, UDP:2050, UDP:4500, UDP:30587, UDP:41893, UDP:48574, UDP:58237, and any UDP port within the 5500-19999, 30000-65000 range.
For Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android:
Open the IVPN client.
Click on the “Gear” icon at the top right to access Settings.
Go to the Connection tab (VPN protocol on mobile clients).
Select a different Port/Protocol combination.
Retry the connection and repeat steps 1-4 as necessary.
Using CLI:
Add the -port command argument ivpn connect -port TCP:443 de.gw.ivpn.net and try the connection again. You might have to try more than one combination to find the one best suited for your network.
For manual connection on any other platforms that you connect using our config files:
OpenVPN
Open the .ovpn config file with any text editor and locate line 3 proto udp and line 4 remote xx.gw.ivpn.net 2049.
Change those values to, e.g. proto tcp and remote xx.gw.ivpn.net 443 (see all available port combinations above).
Save the changes, (if required) create a new VPN profile in your OpenVPN client, and reconnect.
In case the issue persists, go back to step 1 and try a different port.
WireGuard
Open the WireGuard config file with any text editor.
Change the port number in the Endpoint field, e.g. ua1.wg.ivpn.net:443 (see all available port combinations above).
Save the changes, (if required) create a new VPN profile in your WireGuard client, and reconnect.
In case the issue persists, go back to step 1 and try a different port.
You cannot change the port number for the Windows built-in VPN. The most you can do is use port-forwarding on the router. I believe that this is possible if you use OpenVPN instead of using Windows for both server and client.
If you are using the IVPN client, ensure that the IVPN firewall is not activated. If your connection is still not working then you will need to contact your ISP to resolve the issue. Verify that the server you are connecting to is online and available on the server status page.
OpenVPN is the most secure VPN protocol and the safest choice thanks to its near-unbreakable encryption, which keeps users' data private even when using public Wi-Fi. Because it's open source, users can check the source code for vulnerabilities and reassure themselves that there are no weaknesses in its security.
For OpenVPN, commonly recommended ports are UDP 1194, which is the official OpenVPN port, and TCP 443. UDP 1194 is known for speed and is the default OpenVPN setting, whereas TCP 443 is advantageous for bypassing firewalls as it's the same port used by secure HTTPS traffic.
Your firewall might be blocking the VPN. Your VPN software might be outdated. Your VPN settings might not be configured correctly. You might have poor internet connectivity or an intermittent network connection.
Incorrect settings, such as an improperly selected protocol or wrong server information, could hinder the connection. Reinstall the VPN client: If all else fails, uninstalling and reinstalling the VPN client can eliminate any corrupted files or settings that may be causing the problem.
It's well-suited for mobile devices across all platforms. ExpressVPN recommends you to use Lightway as your VPN protocol, with OpenVPN and IKEv2 also solid choices. While L2TP/IPsec still offers encryption, there may be ways for an attacker to decrypt the VPN session.
You should definitely be using a VPN when accessing IPTV. NordVPN offers built-in security features without extra cost, Surfshark can cover unlimited devices for the whole family, and ExpressVPN's proprietary protocol was built with speed in mind.
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > VPN. Select the VPN connection, then select Advanced options. Under VPN proxy settings, select the type of proxy setup you want to use, then enter the proxy server information for that VPN connection.
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