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?

  • AstralPath@lemmy.ca
    35·
    1 year ago

    AFAIK the IPs used by VPN providers are getting flagged and blocked by certain sites in an attempt to force you off of the VPN so they can suck up your data. I’m sure there are other reasons too.

    • Hellfire103@lemmy.caOPEnglish
      5·
      1 year 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.

  • fl42v@lemmy.ml
    4·
    1 year ago

    Orbot supports bridges, but not all of them. What’s worse, the one type they lack is webtunnel, which would’ve likely helped (although, there’s this fork). The option configure 'em was moved into the connection dialog.

  • ma1w4re@lemm.ee
    2·
    1 year ago

    Omg same. In my case I use random open servers with xray. Usually servers located in France and Germany are blocked, but servers with Chinese info on them still work (not located in china, just description and title contains Chinese).

  • cmgvd3lw@discuss.tchncs.de
    2·
    1 year ago

    If you are failing to connect to VPN, try changing the MTU to a lower setting like 1376 or something. Then connect using wireguard protocol.