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Guides, privacy and troubleshooting from the FreeVPNNet team.
VPN blocked? Which free VPN protocol to try first
When a VPN will not connect, another protocol often will. The order to try: V2Ray, SSH, SSTP, then WireGuard, OpenVPN and L2TP.
How to start your own VPN service: what you need
The building blocks of a VPN service, from servers to billing, and where to get help setting it up.
Free vs Premium: how points and VPN configurations work
How the points allowance works for free and Premium members, and how many VPN configurations you can create.
How to check that your VPN is working
Two quick checks: your visible IP address and your DNS.
What is V2Ray (VLESS over WebSocket and TLS) and when should you use it?
Why V2Ray connections look like ordinary HTTPS, and when that helps.
How to set up a free VPN on Android
The quickest ways to connect an Android phone: WireGuard, OpenVPN or V2Ray.
How to set up a free VPN on iPhone
Three ways to connect an iPhone or iPad: WireGuard, the built-in L2TP/IPsec settings, or V2Ray.
L2TP/IPsec is missing on Android 12 and newer: what to use instead
Newer Android versions no longer offer L2TP/IPsec in their VPN settings. Here are the alternatives that work.
Which VPN protocol should I use? WireGuard, OpenVPN, V2Ray, L2TP or SSH
A plain-language comparison of the five protocols on this site and a quick way to choose.