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I already had a cyberghost sub, but decided to try to switch to something better for seeding.

I have tested ProtonVPN and PIA, but ended up refunding PIA as the port forwarding didn't work once. ProtonVPN has worked maybe 5% of the time, and will likely be refunded as well.

Is there such a thing as a VPN that can consistently forward ports? I'm considering trying AirVPN next, but am hoping someone could confirm whether it works or not first. I'm also open to any other recommendations.

Thank you!

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I would wait a bit on Proton. They are working on port forwarding on their Linux app. They have it working on their windows app.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You can also download their OpenVPN configs that include port forwarding:
https://protonvpn.com/support/port-forwarding-manual-setup/

I've been using this method for a while and it's flawless. It doesn't require their app at all.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

maybe i'll give this a shot before i cancel

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago

There's a few manual steps you have to take each time you connect the vpn, so it's a touch annoying, but it does work.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm on windows, it is very unreliable

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh is it? Hmm they are active on Reddit. You might as well post a comment there. I'm sure they will sorry it out.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

my ability to post on reddit died with my account

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hold my beer:

Mastodon them from here at @[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Absolute madman, they probably didn't realize people use VPNs for piracy until now