Slow VPN - what should I do?

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Hello, cyberstalkers! Hello, random carder. We talked a lot about VPNs and Tor. Now it's time for some nuances.

For most users, a VPN turns from an optional tool into a necessity (this is about you and me). But in the huge range of VPN services, it's hard to find one that will provide you with strong encryption along with good speed. The fact is that a VPN service can slow down your network speed in some cases. However, there are ways to speed up a slow VPN in Windows 10, which we'll cover in this article.

This article is intended for Windows 10 users, but it may also apply to other versions of Windows.

How to speed up a VPN in Windows

Here are the main ways to speed up a slow VPN.

1. Troubleshooting connection issues.
2. Select the nearest VPN server.
3. The impact of antivirus and firewall software on VPN speed.
4. Slow VPN and high level of encryption.
5. Reinstalling the VPN client.
6. Choose a different VPN plan.

Let's analyze each item separately:

Troubleshooting connection issues

First of all, you need to be sure that the VPN is the reason for the slow speed. Disable the virtual private network completely and check if there are any changes in speed. If the VPN speed and the normal connection speed are different, try the following steps:

• Use a wired connection, not WiFi.
• Restart your router.
• Update the router's firmware.
• Try using a VPN only for one individual device.

Try different VPN servers

Also, to solve the problem of slow VPN speed, you need to check the servers. The reason for the slow Internet connection may also be an incorrect server location selection. The further away the server is from your location, the slower the speed will be. The data packet must travel a longer distance, and therefore, the speed of the VPN connection will significantly slow down, and ping will reach critical levels.

The latter will certainly affect online games. Therefore, if the reason for using a VPN is solely to improve the speed in games, then we advise you to connect to the nearest servers. You can play around with different VPN servers and check the speed using the Speedtest service to choose the most suitable one.

Check your antivirus and firewall

Antivirus (with its own firewall) and even Windows Firewall can slow down the VPN. The former tends to scan for data packets and provide you with a secure network. This can have a negative impact on VPN speed, as repeated checks slow down the overall performance of the VPN. Some people recommend temporarily disabling the antivirus, but we think it's better to create an exception that allows you to bypass the scan.

In addition, Windows own firewall can block VPNs permanently, so make sure to create an exception for VPNs in the Windows firewall. If you don't know how to do this, follow the instructions below:

1. In the Windows search bar, type "Allow interaction" and open "Allow interaction with the application through the firewall".
2. Click "Change Settings".
3. Then click "Allow another app", click Browse, and use Windows Explorer to find the VPN client installed in Program Files. Then add the EXE file.
4. Click Browse and use Windows Explorer to find the VPN client installed in Program Files. Then add the EXE file.
5. Next, click "Add".
6. Allow the VPN to communicate over a public and private network.
7. And at the end, click " OK " to confirm the changes.

Lower the encryption level

Encryption is a very important factor for most VPN users. It allows you to encrypt and decrypt all the data that you send and receive, thereby hiding the transmitted data. But there is an inverse proportion regarding VPN encryption. Generally, the best (more reliable) encryption is slower speed. Some protocols that are considered the most secure can reduce the connection speed by up to 10 times.

If encryption and security are not important to you, then we recommend using less reliable encryption protocols to solve the problem of a slow VPN.

Here is a comparison of encryption protocols by speed:

• PPTP is the fastest yet outdated security standard.
• L2TP / IPsec — slow, but with a higher security standard.
• OpenVPN — high security, above average. Acceptable speed. The best protocol to use today.
• SSTP — slower than PPTP, but faster than the others. Agreed protocol.

You can try each of them and choose the most suitable one for your needs.

Choose a different VPN plan

Another reason for a slow VPN may be choosing the wrong VPN plan. We recommend that you carefully check the selected plan and be sure to read everything that is written in small letters. Among these lines are hidden pitfalls.

Also, don't think that a free VPN can be fast. By the way, there is a suspicion that VPN providers deliberately reduce the speed to force you to switch to a paid package. It's a good business model, isn't it?

Reinstall the app

Well, the last step is to reinstall the VPN client. This rarely helps improve your VPN speed, but if all else fails, try this one too. That's all. I hope our tips will help you solve the problem of a slow VPN.