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[Tutorial]Detailed Review -IVPN V3.9.45
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[Tutorial]Detailed Review -IVPN V3.9.45
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[Tutorial]Abridged-IVPN V3.9.45 Install-Registration-Process

What is IVPN?
VPN stands for “Virtual Private Network” It is a service that protects your internet connection and privacy online.
It creates an encrypted tunnel from your computer to the IVPN servers.
This protects your data and your online identity by hiding your real IP address from your ISP, and the websites your visit. The sites see the IVPN server IP address instead.

IVPN is run by a team of information security experts and privacy activists. The founding team is a group of security professionals who met whilst studying information security at the University of London, UK (Royal Holloway). IVPN has been around since 2009, far longer than most VPN services. 

Resist Online Surveillance
What you do online can be tracked by organizations you may not know or trust and become part of a permanent record. A VPN can’t solve this on its own but can prevent your ISP from being able to share or sell your data.

https://www.ivpn.net/
https://www.ivpn.net/ethics/
https://www.ivpn.net/privacy/


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Link to 10-day access code (thanks Mike):-
https://www.promo2day.com/showthread.php?tid=51128

Link to giveaway (Expired):-
https://www.promo2day.com/showthread.php?tid=51109
Link to winners:-
https://www.promo2day.com/showthread.php?tid=51247


Promo2day New Features added:-
Table of Contents (TOC)
Now includes Jump to specific sections and "Back to TOC".
Each of these sections has a page separator line above and below the Section Link

The document contains 8 sections:-
Click the section in the Table Of Contents (TOC) to Jump to that section header. 
Click the section header to jump back to TOC or the "Back to TOC" link.

Note:
Currently, Jump to section links do not function in Tapatalk -They display the Code. Just scroll down.

Quote:Table Of Contents
  1. Program Description
  2. Look and Theme
  3. Feature list
  4. IVPN Client settings
  5. Connecting to VPN
  6. Pricing
  7. My two cents worth
  8. Links of interest


After Tutorial Publication the Latest version is - Version 3.12.0 - 2023-08-31
https://github.com/ivpn/desktop-app/blob...ANGELOG.md


Program Description

Program Description:-
Name:- IVPN
Program Category:- VPN
Current release version:- v3.10
The current version was released:- Dec 5th, 2022
Windows releases:-   https://github.com/ivpn/desktop-app/releases
All releases:-   https://github.com/ivpn
Change Log:-   https://github.com/ivpn/desktop-app/blob...ANGELOG.md
Operating System support:- Windows 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit), macOS, Linux, IOS, Android, Router, NAS
Windows client Download Size:- 81.74 Mb
Homepage:-
https://www.ivpn.net/
https://github.com/ivpn

Jurisdiction:-    IVPN is based in Gibraltar, a territory of the United Kingdom.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effect_of_..._Gibraltar

Server list and status:-  Over 80 servers in over 37 countries.

https://www.ivpn.net/status/
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Look and Theme

You can display the IVPN client with or without the map view.
Light or Dark themes.

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Feature list


Features
  • WireGuard or OpenVPN protocols.
  • GUI or CLI (command-line interface).
  • WireGuard privacy controls - Define automatic key and IP address rotation schedule.
  • AntiTracker that blocks ads, adware, malicious websites, and data harvesting trackers.
  • Firewall/killswitch - Ability to configure as on-demand or always-on. Offers comprehensive protection against DNS, IPv6, disconnection, and WebRTC leaks.
  • Ability to define trusted Wi-Fi networks and create rules for automatic VPN connection/disconnection.
  • Multi-hop VPN routes. Connect through multiple servers in separate jurisdictions for enhanced privacy.
  • Allow LAN traffic when connected to VPN.
  • Port forwarding for WireGuard and OpenVPN, reserved on all but US-based servers.
  • Pause VPN when disabling the VPN connection temporarily is required.
  • Obfsproxy option to circumvent censorship.
  • Supports defining custom DNS servers.
  • Split tunneling.
  • Auto-update.
  • Auto-connect on launch / on joining insecure Wi-Fi.







IVPN Client settings

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Connecting to VPN

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Pricing

https://www.ivpn.net/pricing/
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My two cents worth

I received a 10-day trial from Mike @promo2day. Thanks, Mike.
https://www.promo2day.com/showthread.php?tid=51128

Looking at Mike's review/giveaway and IVPN's website there are many great features and articles regarding security, privacy, and VPNs. Links are listed at the bottom of this article.

On this trial, I have been streaming movies while downloading files and web browsing simultaneously using the IVPN double Hop feature with the firewall features and no tracking enabled.  It is Very fast with NO disruptions or lagging. IVPN has been working perfectly using Single and double-hop connections.  

Update:
Thanks to a Promo2day giveaway and Mike I won a 6-month license for IVPN. I have been using it for several weeks now on my desktop computer. It has been excellent. No issues. Secures my connection if the connection drops.

Benefits:-
Killswitch and Anti-tracker
No logs regularly audited VPN service
No customer data stored
Clear privacy policy
Transparent ownership and team
Strong ethics: no trackers, no false promises, no surveillance ads

Highly Recommended!


Important Links

www.ivpn.net/
www.ivpn.net/team/
www.ivpn.net/ethics/
www.ivpn.net/privacy/
www.ivpn.net/blog/
www.ivpn.net/pricing/
www.ivpn.net/apps-windows/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/
www.ivpn.net/knowledgebase/general/
www.ivpn.net/account/
www.ivpn.net/account/logout/
www.ivpn.net/clientarea/
www.ivpn.net/account/login/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/18-questions-to-ask-your-vpn-service-provider/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/comparing-dvpns-centralized-vpns-privacy-protection/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/adversaries-and-anonymity-systems-the-basics/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/an-introduction-to-privacy-anonymity/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/an-introduction-to-tor-vs-i2p/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/applying-risk-management-to-privacy/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/vpn-vs-tor/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/what-is-a-vpn/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/why-use-tor-with-a-vpn-service/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/will-a-vpn-protect-me/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/advanced-privacy-and-anonymity-part-1/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/advanced-privacy-and-anonymity-part-2/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/advanced-privacy-and-anonymity-part-3/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/advanced-privacy-and-anonymity-part-4/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/advanced-privacy-and-anonymity-part-5/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/advanced-privacy-and-anonymity-part-6/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/advanced-privacy-and-anonymity-part-7/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/advanced-privacy-and-anonymity-part-8/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/online-privacy-through-opsec-and-compartmentalization-part-1/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/online-privacy-through-opsec-and-compartmentalization-part-2/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/online-privacy-through-opsec-and-compartmentalization-part-3/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/online-privacy-through-opsec-and-compartmentalization-part-4/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/creating-a-vm-within-a-hidden-veracrypt-partition/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/how-to-perform-a-vpn-leak-test/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/how-to-verify-physical-locations-of-internet-servers/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/onion-ssh-hosts-for-login-chaining/
www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/raspberry-pi-2-ivpn-gateway/
www.ivpn.net/signup/
www.ivpn.net/wireguard/
www.ivpn.net/antitracker/
www.ivpn.net/what-is-a-vpn/
www.ivpn.net/pptp-vs-ipsec-ikev2-vs-openvpn-vs-wireguard/
www.ivpn.net/manifesto/
www.ivpn.net/status/
www.ivpn.net/transparency-report/
www.ivpn.net/resources/canary.txt
www.ivpn.net/supported-projects/
www.ivpn.net/vulnerability-reporting/
www.ivpn.net/legal-process-guidelines/
www.ivpn.net/tos/
www.ivpn.net/refunds/
www.ivpn.net/contactus/
www.reddit.com/r/IVPN/



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Thanks a lot for a very good and explanative review, vietnamrum. I once had an issue with them as i was connected to a specific location but my IP showed another location. They might have solved it meanwhile. 

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Nice detailed review Thumb
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Thanks for sharing this detailed review.
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Thanks for another great review.
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Thanks for the review
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New version -Version 3.10.0 - 2022-12-05
[NEW] (Windows/Linux) UI: light/dark options for system tray icon
[NEW] Ability to manage ‘Autoconnect on launch’ settings from CLI
[NEW] Ability to manage ‘WiFi control’ settings from CLI
[NEW] (Linux) ‘WiFi control’ option: ‘Autoconnect on joining WiFi networks without encryption’
[IMPROVED] Diagnostic logs extended with additional data
[FIX] (Linux) Firewall fails on some versions of Raspberry Pi OS


change log:-
https://github.com/ivpn/desktop-app/blob...ANGELOG.md

Alert showing when running old version:-
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Click update - it downloads.
Click install.
Done.
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Latest version:-    Version 3.10.15 - released 2023-03-29



Changelog
All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

Version 3.10.15 - 2023-03-29
[FIX] (Windows) Prevent installer from inadvertently overwriting PATH environment variable in rare cases


Version 3.10.15 - 2023-02-28
[FIX] (Linux) Fixed application shortcut registration issue on some distributions


Version 3.10.14 - 2023-02-24
[NEW] Ability to open Firewall and AntiTracker settings with one click
[NEW] Option to prevent usage of the same provider in Multi-Hop chain
[NEW] (Linux) IVPN can be installed on Fedora Silverblue (using rpm-ostree)
[IMPROVED] The favorite servers list is common for all VPN protocols
[IMPROVED] Changing protocol type or MultiHop does not require disconnecting the current VPN connection
[IMPROVED] Various UI fixes/improvements
[IMPROVED] (Windows) Improved boot-time firewall rules to prevent potential leaks on system boot
[IMPROVED] (Linux) Installed files locations are corrected to fit the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard
[IMPROVED] (Linux) IVPN Firewall now also controls the FORWARD chain (no leaks anymore when using IVPN on Qubes OS as "ProxyVM")
[FIX] The Antitracker toggle state in the UI is consistent with actions from CLI
[FIX] (macOS) The wrong DNS configuration may stay after VPN is disconnected in some corner cases
[FIX] (Linux) "Force management of DNS using resolve.conf" does not require a reboot anymore
[FIX] (Linux) Bad DNS configuration after reinitiation of the main network interface
[FIX] (Linux) Split Tunneling stops working after reinitiation of the main network interface


Changelog:-
https://github.com/ivpn/desktop-app/blob...ANGELOG.md
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Latest version - Version 3.10.23 - 2023-05-15

[NEW] Automatically select an accessible port before user login
[NEW] (Linux) IVPN SNAP now works on Linux systems that do not use systemd-resolved
[IMPROVED] Enhanced server latency check speed
[IMPROVED] Better detection of successful WireGuard connections
[IMPROVED] UI: Entire area of select pause period buttons is now clickable
[IMPROVED] (Windows/Linux) UI: Added a title to the 'update' window for clearer identification as part of the IVPN app
[IMPROVED] (Linux) UI: Freed up vertical space in Settings -> General
[FIX] Resolved issue where paused OpenVPN connection would not resume after defined timeout in some cases
[FIX] Resolved an issue where the fastest server option sometimes connects to a random server after switching from MultiHop
[FIX] UI: Addressed disappearing pause button after resuming connection
[FIX] (Linux) Resolved issue where WireGuard fails to disconnect from paused state


Download:-
https://repo.ivpn.net/windows/bin/IVPN-C....10.23.exe

Changelog:-
https://github.com/ivpn/desktop-app/blob...ANGELOG.md
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#10
Latest version - Version 3.11.15 - 2023-08-07


Download IVPN Client for Windows:-
https://repo.ivpn.net/windows/bin/IVPN-C....11.15.exe


Changelog:-
https://github.com/ivpn/desktop-app/blob...ANGELOG.md
All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

Version 3.11.15 - 2023-08-07
[FIX] (Windows) App update check fails due to missing libraries


Version 3.11.14 - 2023-08-07
[NEW] AntiTracker Plus additional block lists
[IMPROVED] Anonymized account ID when a user sends a diagnostic report
[FIX] Firewall occasionally OFF after autoconnect on app launch
[FIX] GUI: Minor text corrections


Version 3.11.5 (BETA) - 2023-07-06
[NEW] Post-Quantum Resistant WireGuard Connections
[NEW] Ability to Pause/Resume Connection from CLI
[IMPROVED] (Windows) Updated: OpenVPN v2.6.3 (OpenSSL v3.1.0)
[IMPROVED] (macOS) Updated: WireGuard 0.0.20230223; OpenVPN v2.6.3 (OpenSSL v3.1.0)
[FIX] WireGuard Key Rotation didn't start in certain cases
[FIX] GUI: Switching between WireGuard servers was not possible during connection initialization
[FIX] Other minor issues and improvements
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